For intermediate to advanced students, this class is an exploration of different jazz styles, with a focus on improvisation technique and ensemble playing. There is a special need for musicians who play drum set, electric bass and piano. We provide drum set and keyboard. Placement is determined by teacher recommendation.
Andres Felipe Gomez-Montoya has privately studied classical guitar with Scott Kritzer, jazz guitar with Portland guitarist Dan Balmer and Scott Pemberton, contrabass with Larry Zgons, and Indian tabla with Nisha Joshi and Douglas Scheuerell. Mr. Gomez has a Masters in Music Composition from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. As a composer Mr. Gomez has collaborated with choreographers, visual artists, and theater directors. He was commissioned by Lewis & Clark College Theater Department to write the music for "Yerma" in 2004. Mr.
Guitarist Terrence Brewer has an extensive experience as a guitar instructor. Brewer has been a private lesson instructor for the past 13 years teaching all styles (Jazz, Rock, Blues, Funk-R&B, Classical) to all ages and skill levels.
She sees music as a gigantic field of study, and wants her students to feel prepared to move in any direction they wish with their musical interests.
As an instructor Vicky worked for many summer programs including conducting the Woodside Elementary School Summer Orchestra 1990-1993, being the band leader at Grace Lutheran Church summer session 2004-2007, and the band assistant at Explore Middle School 2007-2008. Vicky has been teaching private lessons on the violin and bass since 1998. Vicky loves to organize concerts and recitals so her students become confident performers.
It takes a great deal to be a successful mentor of talented young musicians. In addition to providing first-class technical and musical instruction, a mentor must nurture, inspire, guide, and be a students biggest cheer leader and first concert promoter. People like this are rare and in my tours around the world I have had the privilege of meeting only a few. My favorite is San Francisco's Scott Cmiel!
- Antigoni Goni, Royal Conservatory of Brussels
Group classes at Village Music include: Voice Lessons, Songs of a Princess; Beginning Guitar, Beginning Piano/Keyboard, Intermediate Guitar, and Project Rock Band: Introduction. Visit our website to learn more.
Project Rock Band is for all students who would like to play in a rock band with other young musicians. Classic songs are learned and performed by enthusiastic students in a fun supportive environment. The bands will focus on performing skills, group dynamics, theory, arranging, song writing and having fun as a member of a band. Playing in a supportive team environment allows students to build playing confidence, leadership skills and musicianship. Not to mention that because our students meet every week as a unit, they sound great!
We believe that when music is fun, presented in a supportive environment, using materials that inspire practice and commitment, students develop a love and understanding for music that will last a lifetime. With twenty-five professional music instructors currently on staff we can accommodate all levels and styles of music and music students. From Pop, Rock, Classical, Jazz, Folk, Songwriting, Improvisation, Campfire, Theory, Site-Reading, Introductory thru Advanced Group Classes our teachers provide students with a sound musical education.
Students enrolled in private lessons have the opportunity to perform in regularly scheduled recitals held in the Recital and Concert Halls. Preparatory Division students participate in master classes with distinguished visiting artists and with the Conservatory's Collegiate Division faculty. Off-campus and showcase performances are also arranged for students throughout the year. Certificate programs available.
Intermediate & Advanced Chamber Music ensembles emphasize quartet and trio repertoire, string and wind trios through sextets, two-piano literature, and guitar and harp ensembles. Priority is given to students enrolled for private lessons at the Preparatory Division; pre-formed groups are welcome.