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New flyer available
May 2nd
View and download our all-new MSMS flyer! Please feel free to print out the flyer and pass out to friends or place at businesses.
Main Street Music Studios featured on Channel 2 news
Jan 25th
Thanks to Bob Evans & Channel 2 news in Bangor for featuring us in a recent news story. View the video below or on the WCSH6 website.
Intro to Bluegrass Music
Jan 19th
Students will gain the skills and confidence to take their Bluegrass Music to the next level.
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Prerequisites:
- A Bluegrass instrument, i.e. banjo, fiddle, acoustic guitar, bass, mandolin, dobro
- Picks, capo, tuner and strap for your instrument
- Basic knowledge of the instrument i.e. G,C,and D chords
- Ability to string, tune, and maintain your instrument is a plus
Materials: Bluegrass CDs and Booklets with chords, words, charts, and tab for 20 bluegrass songs. (Available through instructor for $10)
Course objectives:
- Students will learn the role of each Instrument in a Bluegrass Band.
- Students will explore lead and vocal harmonies in basic Bluegrass songs.
- Students will learn about rhythm, timing and speed.
- Students will practice jamming etiquette and understand solos within a jam setting.
- Students will explore the importance of band dynamics
- Students will perform in a recital at week ten.
Instructional Methods:
- Demonstration
- Lecture
- Audio CD/DVD
- Hands on
- Interactive discussion
2010 Music Classes
Jan 9th
Our 2010 Music Classes are here! All classes 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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! |
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Instrument donation program still running
Jan 2nd
Thank you to the Bangor Daily News for highlighting our recent efforts to donate musical instruments to local kids in need. The article, which appeared on Christmas day, has helped to draw attention to this program.
Even though the holidays are over, the program is still running– if you have a new or gently-used musical equipment in your home or office, please bring it to our studios at 49 Main Street in Bangor. We’ll make sure it gets in the hands of a deserving local child.
Contact us if you have any questions.
Do, Re and ME! – Winter 2010
Jan 2nd
Details:
Ages: 5 and up
Times: Wednesdays 12:15
Dates: New classes for each age group will start the first week of each month! Classes will run for an 8 week session and cost $60.00 for the session. Please contact Judy Fricke to see which day your class will meet for the next session!
Classes include pitch exploration, call and response songs, movement exploration, finger plays, action songs and song-tales!
Class is designed for a child accompanied by a caregiver.
To register for this class, please contact instructor Judy Fricke at (207) 907-4069 or email judyfricke@mainstreetmusicstudios.com.
Wee Got Rhythm! – Winter 2010
Jan 2nd
Details:
Ages: 3 and 4 years
Times: Wednesdays 11:15am
Dates: New classes for each age group will start the first week of each month! Classes will run for an 8 week session and cost $60.00 for the session. Please contact Judy Fricke to see which day your class will meet for the next session!
Classes include pitch exploration, call and response songs, movement exploration, finger plays, action songs and song-tales!
Class is designed for a child accompanied by a caregiver.
To register for this class, please contact instructor Judy Fricke at (207) 907-4069 or email judyfricke@mainstreetmusicstudios.com.
Music, Now I’m Two! – Winter 2010
Jan 2nd
Details:
Ages: 24-35 months
Times: Tuesdays 10:30am
Dates: New classes for each age group will start the first week of each month! Classes will run for an 8 week session and cost $60.00 for the session. Please contact Judy Fricke to see which day your class will meet for the next session!
Classes include bounces, tickles, wiggles, tapping and clapping, simple songs, creative movement and lullabies.
Class is designed for a child accompanied by a caregiver.
To register for this class, please contact instructor Judy Fricke at (207) 907-4069 or email judyfricke@mainstreetmusicstudios.com.
Music, Now I’m One! – Winter 2010
Jan 2nd
Details:
Ages: 12-23 months
Times: Thursdays 9:45am
Dates: New classes for each age group will start the first week of each month! Classes will run for an 8 week session and cost $60.00 for the session. Please contact Judy Fricke to see which day your class will meet for the next session!
Classes include bounces, tickles, wiggles, tapping and clapping, simple songs, creative movement and lullabies.
Class is designed for a child accompanied by a caregiver.
To register for this class, please contact instructor Judy Fricke at (207) 907-4069 or email judyfricke@mainstreetmusicstudios.com.
Music in My First Year – Winter 2010
Jan 2nd
Details:
Ages: 0-11 months
Times: Thursdays 10:30am
Dates: New classes for each age group will start the first week of each month! Classes will run for an 8 week session and cost $60.00 for the session. Please contact Judy Fricke to see which day your class will meet for the next session!
Classes include bounces, tickles, wiggles, tapping and clapping, simple songs, creative movement and lullabies.
Class is designed for a child accompanied by a caregiver.