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June



Building Your Set List - (Group Guitar Class)
(Weekly - Starting Monday, June 11)

Monday or Wednesday 2-3 p.m. @ Wesley Chapel
Tuesday 2-3 p.m. or Thursday 6-7 p.m. @ Ballantyne

How would you like to say that you learned 50 songs over the summer
... and know that you still had plenty of time for sun, fun and travel?

Do you get a little frustrated when your friends say, "Play me something on your guitar..." and, you don't even know were to start?

What would you say if we told you that many of the songs that you hear on the radio today can be played using 3, 4, or 5 simple chords... many of them in the same order... some, just slightly different?

Let us show you how you can build a KILLER repertoire this summer... from blues and rock to country and pop.  These weekly, one-hour classes will cover 4 to 5 new "Keep It Simple, Silly" songs... so, you'll be ready to showcase your talent around the campfire, open mic, or wherever in NO time!

Classes are weekly.  Songs will vary by week, not location, so you may register to attend any weekly class at any time/location that is convenient for you!

Tuition = $20 per class or $75 for 4-session monthly pass
Prerequisite = Student must have basic understanding of open chords

A capo is required for this class and can be purchased in advance from Streetwise by emailing streetwiserocks@carolina.rr.com



Ready to Rock? - ROCK SHOP Prep Camp
Mon-Friday - June 18-22 -- 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Ballantyne Arts Center Studio

This camp is designed to prepare the beginner student for participation in our
ROCK SHOP performance-based program.

Students will learn to play and perform two songs, over the five-day period, and will learn: chord progressions, solos, lyrics, stage performance techniques, how to set their stage sound, how to create a band name and logo, ways to promote their band through posters and social media, and they will get to perform on stage in our Rock Room
on the final day of the camp.

** $250 tuition **


Intro to Music Theory and Notation for Guitarists
Monday, June 25 - 12-2 p.m.
Ballantyne Arts Center Studio

Note reading is a critical skill for every serious musician.
This will give students a great foundation for music theory including:
note rhythms, time and key signatures, chords and scales.

It's a fast-paced class designed to get students familiar
with note reading on the music staff.

** $45 tuition includes Guitar Method/Note Reading text ($14.95 value) **


Songwriting Skills for Today's Musicians
Tuesday, June 26 - 12-2 p.m.
Ballantyne Arts Center Studio

If you have an interest in learning ways to develop better lyrics
for your songwriting, then this introductory class is for you!

Topics discussed include: object writing, metaphors, rhyme schemes, verse continuity, understanding motion, and much more.

** $50 tuition includes Songwriting text ($20 value) **


Ear Training Techniques
Wednesday, June 27 - 12-2 p.m.
Ballantyne Arts Center Studio

Ear training is critical to every musician's progress!
Learn special tricks to identifying intervals, chords and progressions,
the differences between major and minor scales, and much more!

** $50 tuition includes Ear Training reference book ($24.95 value) **



July

We will be conducting the afternoon music instruction
sessions for the Morrison Family YMCA Fine Arts Camps.
Click the links, below, for information and to register.

Mon-Friday - July 9-13
9 a.m.-4 p.m. - Fine Arts Camp
(Ages 6-7 - Grades 1-2)


Mon-Friday - July 16-20
9 a.m.-4 p.m. - Fine Arts Camp
(Ages 8-10 - Grades 3-5)


Mon-Friday - July 16-20
Mon-Friday - July 23-27
9 a.m.-4 p.m. - Fine Arts Camp
(Ages 11-13 - Grades 6-8)



August

Ready to Rock? - ROCK SHOP Prep Camp
Mon-Friday - August 6-10 -- 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Ballantyne Arts Center Studio

This camp is designed to prepare the beginner student for participation in our
ROCK SHOP performance-based program.

Students will learn to play and perform two songs, over the five-day period, and will learn: chord progressions, solos, lyrics, stage performance techniques, how to set their stage sound, how to create a band name and logo, ways to promote their band through posters and social media, and they will get to perform on stage in our Rock Room
on the final day of the camp.

** $250 tuition **


Intro to Music Theory and Notation for Guitarists
Monday, August 6 - 12-2 p.m.
or Monday, August 13 - 12-2 p.m.
Ballantyne Arts Center Studio

Note reading is a critical skill for every serious musician.
This will give students a great foundation for music theory including:
note rhythms, time and key signatures, chords and scales.

It's a fast-paced class designed to get students familiar
with note reading on the music staff. 

** $45 tuition includes Guitar Method/Note Reading text ($14.95 value) ** 


Songwriting Skills for Today's Musicians
Tuesday, August 7 - 12-2 p.m.
or Tuesday, August 14 - 12-2 p.m.
Ballantyne Arts Center Studio

If you have an interest in learning ways to develop better lyrics
for your songwriting, then this introductory class is for you!

Topics discussed include: object writing, metaphors, rhyme schemes, verse continuity, understanding motion, and much more.

** $50 tuition includes Songwriting text ($20 value)  **


Ear Training Techniques
Wednesday, August 8 - 12-2 p.m.
or Wednesday, August 15 - 12-2 p.m.
Ballantyne Arts Center Studio

Ear training is critical to every musician's progress! 
Learn special tricks to identifying intervals, chords and progressions,
the differences between major and minor scales, and much more! 

** $50 tuition includes Ear Training reference book ($24.95 value) **

Please call 704-821-ROCK (7625) to register.
(Registration ends May 30th)
Ready to Rock? - ROCK SHOP Prep Camp Intro to Music Theory and Notation for Guitarists