Events
MSMS Recital Sunday Februaury 28th!
Feb 23rd
Main Street Music Studios is proud to announce their recital this Sunday, February 28th @ 2:00pm. It will be held at the Next Generation Theatre- 39 Center St. Brewer, ME (Across from Mark’s Music).
Free Admission!
For more information, please don’t hesitate to contact us at: info@mainstreetmusicstudios.com
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
Winter 2010 Music Classes
Jan 9th
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. |
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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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Do, Re and ME! – Winter 2010
Jan 2nd
Details:
Ages: 5 and up
Times: Tuesdays OR Wednesdays 12:15 – 1:00 pm
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-12:00pm OR Thursdays 11:15am-12:00pm
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-11:00am OR Wednesdays 10:30am-11:00am
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: Wednesdays 9:45am-10:15am OR Thursdays 9:45am-10:15am
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 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: Tuesdays 11:15am-11:45am OR Thursdays 10:30am-11:00am
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.
Fall 2009 workshops
Aug 28th
In the fall of 2009, Main Street Music Studios is pleased to present a variety of fun and informative workshops at our location at 49 Main Street in Bangor. Each class will also benefit a local charity.
All classes are $5 at the door and will run from 6pm – 8pm.
The full schedule of classes is below.
Bluegrass Music Festival returns to Bangor Sept. 11-13
Aug 28th
Check out http://www.paulbunyanbluegrass.com for more information on the 5th annual Paul Bunyan Bluegrass Music Festival.
For more information you can also contact Bill Thibodeau: 207.949.0868 or sundownmgt@hotmail.com