Special Music Programs offered throughout the year.

Intro to Guitar — 6 weeks

Learn the fundamentals of guitar playing in a small group setting.  Students will enjoy learning tips to help them play music faster and develop good techniques to build upon.   This class will be limited to 10 students so that the instructor can give individualized attention to each student. Students meet for 1 hour each week.  Class materials will be provided. Requirements:  Student will need an acoustic guitar during class and for practicing at home.  Teacher-approved student guitars are available for purchase or rental. We also provide a free check up for any student-owned guitar prior to the first day of class.

 

Advanced Electric Guitar Lab — 8 weeks

Learn advanced musical skills important to work dynamically with other musicians.  Skills such as listening, harmonizing, improvising, reading, accompanying, lead/melody playing and tone sensitivity will be explored throughout a variety of genres, including blues, jazz, funk, classical and bossa nova.  The lab will end with a performance, where the students will Showcase what they have developed from this unique and rich experience.  Students meet for 1 hour each week.  Maximum class size 8 Requirements:  Electric guitar, Basic proficiency in reading (1st position reading on all 6 strings), Be able to play all major. minor, Dom7 chords (1st position and bar chords)

 

Summer Jam Camp — 4 weeks July/August

We offer two Summer Jam Camps in July and August each running 4 weeks, twice a week for two hours. Learn how to play in a band!  Students who have mastered basic skills on their instrument are matched up with others of similar ability to form a band.  Each band is coached by professional teachers to learn how to play in coordination with others, how to run a practice session, learn a song, read simple chord symbols and charts, work out arrangements and improvising plus how to run a successful band.  Teachers will introduce microphone and stage performance techniques.  Each band will meet for a 2-hr session once per week.  The Camp will conclude with a Live Jam Camp Concert held in our Cafe with expanded seating for family and friends.

 

Dynamic Duo — 6 weeks

This class is for any adult paired with a young person.  Team up with your Dad, Sister, Cousin, Mom, friend, Uncle or Son...Learn the fundamentals of guitar playing together with your partner in a small group setting.  Students will enjoy learning tips to help them play music faster and develop good techniques to build upon.   This class will be limited to 5 Duo's so that the instructor can give individualized attention to each Duo.     Class meets for 1 hour each week.  Class materials will be provided. Requirements:  Minimum age 8 - Maximum age none!  Students will need an acoustic guitar during class and for practicing at home.  Teacher-approved student guitars are available for purchase or rental. We also provide a free check up for any student-owned guitar prior to the first day of class.

 

Rhythms for Rascals — 6 weeks

Pre-school music program for ages 3-5

Developed exclusively at Rick's Music World, this program will provide you with a variety of musical opportunities for your young child.  The main focus is to introduce the joy of making music to young people by encompassing many fun activities.  Including singing, rhythmic activities, making of instruments, onstage performing and hands on fun with musical instruments.  Simple concepts of music making are woven into the activities, as well as reinforcement of social interaction such as respecting others, sharing and taking turns and teamwork skills.