Classes for Older Children and Adults
Introduction to Body Mapping
What Every Musician Needs to Know About the Body
with Jane Murray, RI Philharmonic Musician & Faculty
Prevent Bad Habits, Remain Pain Free, Play with Joy
Body Mapping is the practical application of anatomy to movement. Learn how the bones, muscles, tendons, nerves and joints work together and how this applies to the movements of singing or playing an instrument.
About Body Mapping
Sign up for Body Mapping
SCHEDULE |
Thursday August 20 • 3-9pm
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LOCATION |
Carter Center |
TUITION |
$125 (including pizza dinner)
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Music Theory
Ages 7 through adult.
This sequential, curriculum-based class includes the study of notation, scales, chords, intervals, ear training and more. The course is for students who are interested in improving their sight reading skills or want to deepen their understanding of music. It is also a great preparation for students considering majoring in music in college.
We offer group Theory & Ear Training classes for all ages—elementary school students through adults—and all skill levels, from beginner to advanced. Students take a placement evaluation before starting the class. Offered in Fall and Spring.
Note: Minimum enrollment of four students required.
Instructor: Roberta Bishop
Register for Music Theory and Ear Training
FIRST CLASS |
Wednesday, October 10
Saturday, October 13 |
SCHEDULE |
Wednesdays: 7:00pm - 8:00pm • 14 weeks
Saturdays: 12:30pm - 1:30pm • 10 weeks |
LOCATION |
Carter Center |
TUITION |
Wednesday Class: $362.00 (including deposit)
Saturday Class: $258.57 (including deposit) |
Guitar Ensemble
Ages 8–adult
This year-long weekly ensemble for beginning and intermediate guitarists explores classical and contemporary guitar repertoire while building the fundamentals of group study and performance.
Note: Students must have at least 2 years of private lesson experience.
Instructor: Christine Chito
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FIRST CLASS |
Monday, September 22
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SCHEDULE |
60min • 14 weeks
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TIME |
Mondays; 7:45p
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LOCATION |
Carter Center |
TUITION |
$343 (including $55.75 deposit)
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Piano Duet and Accompaniment
Middle & High School Students
Intermediate and advanced students explore repertoire written for piano four hands and accompany students playing other instruments. This class presents pianists with a great opportunity to share the joy of music making!
Summer Alternative Strings
Children Through Adults with 3+ Years Experience
This 6 week summer alternative styles string ensemble will explore different string playing techniques used in rock, jazz and folk music. Come learn to chop, improvise and play chords on your instrument along with a drummer and keyboard player, then incorporate these into some familiar songs. This group is open to any string player with 3+ years of experience. Perfect for RIPYO Repertory and Symphony players that want to have some fun and a great challenge for Intermediate and String Orchestra players. Adults welcome.
Register for Adult Guitar
FIRST CLASS |
Thursday, October 2
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TEACHER |
Erin Erban
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TIME |
Tuesdays, 6–8pm
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LOCATION |
Carter Center |
TUITION |
$160 (Adults free with paying child)
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Adult Guitar
This informal, low-key playing opportunity is for adults who have some prior classical guitar experience. The group meets weekly to develop ensemble skills and to create a short program of guitar trios or quartets that will be presented in a performance for friends and family. Participants should be able to play beginning level classical guitar repertoire and have basic music reading ability. A classical (nylon-string) guitar is required.
Register for Adult Guitar
FIRST CLASS |
Thursday, October 2
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SCHEDULE |
60min • 30 weeks
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TIME |
Thursdays; 7pm
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LOCATION |
Carter Center |
TUITION |
$640 (including $160 deposit)
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Music Production
We’re excited to offer courses in Ableton Live—one of the recording world’s most popular programs for music production, recording and live performance.
Recording Ensemble
Ages 12 – Adult
This class is for students interested in writing original music and who want to learn to use the computer as a musical instrument. Students learn the use of the recording process to compose a song from drums to the melody in a step-by-step process. Students learn basic digital recording operations with Apple GarageBand and investigate composition and arrangement with hands-on experience in the computer lab. At the end of the week students will have recordings of their original songs. Students must be familiar with at least four major scales as well as sixteenth-note rhythms. Familiarity with piano/keyboard is helpful but not a requirement.
Instructor: Liam Sullivan
Note: Minimum enrollment of 5 students required.
Register for Recording Ensemble
FIRST CLASS |
Wednesday, October 1
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SCHEDULE |
60min • 15 weeks
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TIME |
Wednesdays; 6p (15 Weeks)
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LOCATION |
Carter Center |
TUITION |
$364 (including $91 deposit)
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Intro to Music Production with Ableton Live
Ages 13 – Adult
In this course students learn the fundamentals of music production using Ableton Live, while discovering ways to incorporate Live into their practicing, writing, recording and performing. This course will serve as an introduction to the digital audio workstation, multi-track audio recording, MIDI programming, basic performing techniques, basic songwriting and basic mixing techniques. These courses also focus specifically on what makes Ableton Live a unique application—its dual view interface, live performance capabilities, powerful native plug-in collection, and flexibility as a collaborative tool.
Instructor: Matthew Lynch
Highlights
- The basics of music production & multi-track recording
- Software & hardware optimization
- User interface overview
- Session view vs. Arrangement view
- Recording audio
- The MIDI note & drum editor
- Using scenes to compose & organize ideas
- Introduction to effects and automation
- Introduction to MIDI mapping & key mapping
Note: Minimum enrollment of 5 students required.
Prerequisites: Familiarity with basic computer use. Basic musical vocabulary and understanding is a plus.
Ableton Live for Bands & Artists
Ages 16 – Adult
Throughout this course students learn to use Ableton Live to write, record, edit, mix and perform their music. Whether students are interested in electronic music, classical, jazz, hip-hop or folk, this course explains the capabilities of Ableton Live as a writing and performance tool. We will cover the basics of digital audio and desktop music production, move on to what capabilities make Ableton Live such a unique program, and explore how to use Live in your home studio and on stage.
Instructor: Matthew Lynch
Highlights
- Software & hardware optimization
- User interface overview
- Session view vs. Arrangement view
- Recording and editing audio
- Using scenes to compose & organize ideas
- Creative use of effects and automation
- MIDI mapping and control
- Mixing techniques
- Basic mastering
- Performing with Ableton Live
Note: Minimum enrollment of 5 students required.
Prerequisites: Basic instrumental or vocal skills. Familiarity with basic computer use.