One Week Summer Sessions Beginning July 9, 2018

SPMA Summer 18′ Tuition Special: All Classes $125

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Guitar & Ukulele are designed to teach the most basic aspects of playing music to those who are either new to the instrument entirely or have been playing for less than a year. Learn chords, new notes, new rhythms and technique; learn a few songs for the week. Get your skills up, and prepare yourself so you can join an ensemble. These classes are made very easy for beginners to get the most out of the instruction.

Beatles Guitar Classes

Also ensemble type classes. Students must be able to play all of their open chords. Learn Beatles Music from: Let It Be, Rubber Soul, Magical Mystery Tour Offered throughout the summer.

WEEK 2 at 2:30pm – VIOLIN CHOIR!!!

Summer violin choir class will be a fun engaging group class for young violin students who haven taken a year of music. Students will learn how to play in a group setting, playing pieces both the melody and harmony and in a round. Students will be exposed to sight reading, major scales and arpeggios and violin bow technique. Students will play classical and fun fiddle tunes. Last day of camp will be a family concert!

Instrument level – Suzuki book 1 and 2

WEEK 3 at 12:30pm

Kids’ Keyboard Band

July 23-27

This class will explore using pianos, keyboards, and other music production technologies to perform as a Keyboard Band. For Kids age 8 and up who have at least 6 months’ experience with piano or another instrument. We will play both classic and contemporary songs, with an emphasis on playing by ear, improvisation, learning chords and riffs, creative musical arrangements, and exploring looping technologies. Adults are also welcome to participate.

Hand Drum Ensemble: Week 3 -July 23-27. (10:30am – Noon) With Alex Jenkins Djembe, Dumbek, Conga and Bongo Students, at any playing level are welcome. Participants will learn about the rhythmic traditions of Africa, East India, Latin America and the Middle East! Theme and variation will be used as a vehicle to explore traditional rhythm as well as improvisation. This five day course will conclude with a short world music performance by the students on Friday after the class in the courtyard by The Brazil Center, on campus at the Clara Performing Arts Center. $125 for the week

Sac Prep Music Academy

Located at: 2420 N Street Studio 145 Sacramento CA 95816 916-382-2770 www.sacprepmusic.com

Sac Prep Music Academy performs recital shows and hosts shows throughout the year: Spring, Summer, Fall & Winter. Our students are constantly adding music to their repertoire, and expanding their musical abilities to play new music with other students in the Academy, while developing their role as a musician on their own instrument.