Our Winter 2010 Music Classes are here! All classes begin January 9th and run for 10 weeks. They’re designed for any age or skill level- contact us online or call (207) 992-6169 with any questions or to register today.

Music Theory I
Discover, drill and create with the building blocks of music! Topics to be covered include Basic Acoustics, Notation, Rhythms, Solfege, Intervals and Major Triads. This is the first in a series of courses in music theory to be offered at MSMS.
  • Saturdays starting January 9th
  • 11am-12pm
  • 10 Weeks
  • $100 course fee
Intro to Jazz Improvisation
Learn to improvise by playing! Topics to be covered include Swing Technique and Phrasing, Melodic Improvisation, Blues Forms, Dominant Scales and Basic Chord Structures.
  • Saturdays starting January 9th
  • 12pm-1pm
  • 10 Weeks
  • $100 course fee
Intermediate Chord/Scale Techniques
Improve your improvisatory vocabulary by playing and drilling over classic forms. Topics to be covered include Extended Chord Structures, Passing Tones, Bebop Theory.
  • Saturdays starting January 9th
  • 1pm-2pm
  • 10 Weeks
  • $100 course fee
Music Production
Learn how music production skills apply to today’s music industry. Using advanced technology and skills, this is a hands on class where YOU produce the music. This is the first in a series of courses in music production to be offered at MSMS.
  • Saturdays starting January 9th
  • 1pm-2pm
  • 10 Weeks
  • $100 course fee
Advanced Chord/Scale Techniques
Further develop your improvisatory vocabulary by playing and drilling over more advanced forms. Topics to be covered include Altered Chord Structures, Post-Bop Chromaticism, Advanced Bebop Theory.
  • Saturdays starting January 9th
  • 2pm-3pm
  • 10 Weeks
  • $100 course fee
Studio Engineering
Learn priceless tools about being a recording engineer in today’s industry. In this class we’ll go over Recording, editing, & Mixing in the studio. We will include information such as mic placement, mic choice, signal path, and discuss mixing tools such as compression, eq, effects, and how it can affect the overall sound.
  • Saturdays starting January 9th
  • 2pm-3pm
  • 10 Weeks
  • $100 course fee
Beginning Turntable Techniques
Learn how to DJ using real turntables and advanced dj software. We will study the art of turntables including Mixing, Scratching, Beat Juggling and more!
  • Saturdays starting January 9th
  • 3pm-4pm
  • 10 Weeks
  • $100 course fee