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MUSIC LESSONS

Music Lessons available:

Monday through Friday - 3:30PM to 9:00PM

Saturdays - 9:00AM to 4:00PM

 

The primary goal of the Studio PAVAS music program is to instill in students the fundamentals of music, the feeling of time, rhythm, and listening skills. While technical, sight-reading and all other abilities on a chosen instrument are important, understanding rhythm and acquiring a musical ear are primary in establishing a strong foundation. Additionally, these fundamentals are the building blocks of musical creativity. Private and semi-private lessons and group classes will be taught in a fun and relaxed setting. After learning the basics of reading and technique, students may wish to explore a variety of styles (Modern, Jazz, Pop, or Classical) or stream into a single area. Royal Conservatory of Music exam preparation can also be accommodated.

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Private music lessons are available within the following musical disciplines:​​

  • Vocals

  • Piano

  • Guitar

  • Bass

  • Violin

  • Drums

  • Trumpet

  • Saxophone

  • Flute

  • Ukelele

  • Clarinet

  • French Horn

MUSIC LESSONS

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  • Private or Semi-Private Lessons

  • Jazz Improvisation

  • All Instruments

  • Music Ensemble Groups

  • Singing

  • Theory, Harmony and Composition

  • Royal Conservatory of Music Exam Preparation (RCM)

 

PRIVATE AND SEMI-PRIVATE LESSONS

Weekly half hour to one hour lessons are available for Singing, Piano, Drums, Guitar, Bass, Woodwinds, Brass, and Strings. Private and semi-private music lessons for all instruments will consist of listening to music; technique and sight-reading; repertoire; and encouragement of creativity and self-expression.

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CHOIR AND MUSICAL ENSEMBLE GROUPS, ROCK AND JAZZ BANDS

(ANY INSTRUMENTS)

BY AUDITION OR RECOMMENDATION FROM AN INSTRUCTOR

Individuals of all ages, playing a variety of instruments, will enjoy a wide range of opportunities to work in an ensemble atmosphere in the areas of singing (choir or chorus) or instrumental (orchestra, band, duets, trios). Music studied can range from classical to jazz, rock and show music. The emphasis is placed on developing musical team building skills, technique, and fun. There are exciting opportunities to combine ensembles for a concert presentation. Let Studio PAVAS or your teacher know if you are interested in auditioning for this program.

 

JAZZ IMPROVISATION (ANY INSTRUMENTS)

Through three levels of development, students will gain improvisation skills on their chosen instrument. At the beginner level, students will gain understanding of Jazz theory and its applications to 12 bar blues along with basic rhythm change exercises. At the intermediate level, students will apply their knowledge of basic improvisation to popular standards, for example: Ellington and Evans. At the advanced level, students will benefit from transcribing difficult solos as well as improvisation in the style of Brubeck and Peterson.

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THEORY, HARMONY AND COMPOSITION

Theory music lessons will help students understand “how” music works. The purpose of music theory classes is to teach students why music sounds the way it does and how it is built. Acquiring knowledge of these principles, lays the foundation and enables music students to learn new techniques, develop confidence to perform unfamiliar styles, and even write their own music. Royal Conservatory of Music exam preparation can also be accommodated.

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The students will learn musical notation and how to sight-read, know what notes to play in a given key, gain a greater understanding of rhythm, beat, tempo and note values, as well as time signatures and musical staffs. While studying harmony, the following topics will be covered: harmonic and melodic intervals, key signatures and the circle of fifths, major and minor scales, as well as, building chords. Composition will give students a thorough understanding of the different elements of form and genre, melody, and the various classical and popular forms.

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