Guitar Lessons, Songwriting & Band Camp

This fun musicmaking workshop fuels the interests and builds the technical skills of young musicians. Beginners to advanced students are welcome. Topics may include the following: 

• Musicmaking fundamentals: melody, harmony, rhythm, timbre, texture, tonality, dynamics & form
• Fretboard & picking techniques for rhythm & lead guitar
• Deep listening of musical styles from all over the world
• Step-by-step training for how to learn songs by ear
• Music theory basics: major & minor scales & modes, chords & chord inversions
• Global approaches to composition, songwriting, arrangements & creative improvisation

GUITAR & SONGWRITING COURSE BENEFITS:

• Small class size: individual lessons or band workshops
• Custom-designed multimedia curriculum
• Dynamic, project-based, in-person classes
• Differentiated instruction to meet individual student needs
• Recording tips & resources available for interested musicians
• Band booking, live performance & event promo tips & resources also available

THIS COURSE IS CURRENTLY ON HOLD.
Feel free to contact the instructor for more info & potential openings in the future.
Level: All Ages
Location: Oakland, CA
Instructor: Sam Prestianni

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