The Full Program runs for a full year (Aug 24-Aug 22). Enrollment includes 1 lesson every week of either 30, 45, 60, or 90 minutes in duration (that’s 46 lessons in a year!) and 10 Academy events. These events are listed below:
In this ensemble, students will explore the guitar in a group setting, learning both rhythm accompaniment techniques and music theory. Further development and refinement of basic skills. Introduction to beginning and more intermediate and advanced techniques. Students enrolling in the Beginning class do not any experience, but it is helpful. Student provides his or her own guitar. Students enrolling in the intermediate level class must have prior experience on guitar and understand basic chords/scales.
Napa Valley Music Associates presents the 13th Annual MidSummer MusiCamp for students 9 - 18 years with a minimum of 3 years musical studies on either piano, violin, viola, cello, string bass, flute, clarinet, saxophone, baritone, trumpet, trombone, tuba, french horn, guitar, drums. This Monday-Friday (9:30-4:00) one, two or three week program offers students an opportunity to be coached by top professional teachers and musicians and work on classical and jazz repertoire with small ensembles.
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.
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.
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.
Jazz piano is designed for those students who love jazz, already play the piano, read music, have some experience with music theory, and are interested in learning how to improvise. Students learn about chord symbols, voicings, common jazz chord progressions, scales and modes, as well as other tools that allow them to begin the rewarding journey into jazz improvisation. A play-a-long CD is provided to give students the opportunity to learn tunes at home while playing with a drummer and bass player anytime! Lessons are shaped to match each student’s interest and level of ability.