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Music Makers NY's Premier Adult Band Ensemble Program will enhance your understanding of how a band works. We’ll break down each song in detail, stretch out, learn beginnings & endings, and refine solos, rhythms, patterns & leads. You’ll gain control over sound and technique, go over individual parts & combine them to create a better band sound. Learn different ways to approach a song while gaining confidence as a player. Play & learn from an advanced-level instructor. Each participant receives access to our student portal where you'll be able to access all class materials.
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WEDNESDAYS with KATE VICTOR
7/9, 7/16
(6:30pm - 8:30pm)
7/23, 7/30, 8/6, 8/13
(6:30pm - 9pm)
7/9, 7/16
(6:30pm - 8:30pm)
7/23, 7/30, 8/6, 8/13
(6:30pm - 9pm)
1 PAYMENT OF $900 OR 3 PAYMENTS OF $300.00
PERFORM FRIDAY, AUG 15TH, 2025 AT THE BITTER END
From Woodstock to the Isle of Wight
Step into the golden age of guitar gods, swirling organ solos, and vocals that roared through stadiums and dive bars alike. Electric Haze channels the raw power and soulful swagger of the late '60s and early '70s—when rock was loud, loose, and laced with blues. This workshop is a tribute to soaring leads, locked-in grooves, and extended jams that leave room to breathe and burn.
Artists: Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones, The Doors, Cream, Fleetwood Mac (early), Pink Floyd, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, The Who, Eric Clapton, Santana, The Allman Brothers Band, Free, Bad Company, ZZ Top, and more.
Expect: Raw tone, big dynamics, analog vibes, and a wall of vintage sound.
Musical Director: KATE VICTOR
Available Instruments: Keys, Bass, Other
1 PAYMENT OF $900 OR 3 PAYMENTS OF $300.00
THURSDAYS Musical Director TBA
7/10, 7/17
(6:30pm - 8:30pm)
7/24, 7/31, 8/7, 8/14
(6:30pm - 9pm)
7/10, 7/17
(6:30pm - 8:30pm)
7/24, 7/31, 8/7, 8/14
(6:30pm - 9pm)
1 PAYMENT OF $900 OR 3 PAYMENTS OF $300.00
PERFORM FRIDAY, AUG 15TH, 2025 AT THE BITTER END
From Live Aid to the Second British Invasion
Where punk met the dance floor and synthesizers stole the spotlight. Modern Machines dives into the sleek, stylish, and high-energy world of New Wave and synth pop, where cold electronics met hot hooks and attitude was everything. With its mix of quirky guitars, driving rhythms, and unmistakable vocal drama, this is music built to move—whether you're dancing, posing, or just vibing.
Artists: Talking Heads, The Cars, Devo, Blondie, Duran Duran, Eurythmics, Gary Numan, The Human League, Tears for Fears, A Flock of Seagulls, Soft Cell, New Order, Pet Shop Boys, OMD, Ultravox, Heaven 17, Simple Minds
Expect: Tight grooves, glossy textures, angular riffs, synth layers, and vocal flair.
Musical Director: TBA
Available Instruments: Guitar, Guitar, Keys, Bass, Drums, Other
1 PAYMENT OF $900 OR 3 PAYMENTS OF $300.00
MONDAYS with EVAN MACALUSO
7/7, 7/14
(6:30pm - 8:30pm)
7/21, 7/28, 8/4, 8/11
(6:30pm - 9pm)
7/7, 7/14
(6:30pm - 8:30pm)
7/21, 7/28, 8/4, 8/11
(6:30pm - 9pm)
1 PAYMENT OF $900 OR 3 PAYMENTS OF $300.00
PERFORM FRIDAY, AUG 15TH, 2025 AT THE BITTER END
From Lollapalooza to MTV Unplugged
From basement shows to festival stages, Flannel & Feedback captures the gritty heart of grunge, post-punk, and alternative rock’s explosive rise. These were the anthems of a generation—loud, honest, and unapologetically raw. Expect fuzzy tones, cathartic choruses, and unpredictable shifts from whisper to scream. Whether you’re channeling the angst of the early '90s or its dreamy, jagged edges, this is where vulnerability meets volume.
Artists: Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, Alice in Chains, Smashing Pumpkins, R.E.M., Hole, Pixies, Radiohead (early), Stone Temple Pilots, Bush, Sonic Youth, Live, The Cure, The Smiths, Joy Division, Echo & the Bunnymen, The Jesus and Mary Chain, The Psychedelic Furs, Jane’s Addiction, The Cranberries, Blur, and more.
Expect: Fuzzy tones, dynamic shifts, moody textures, and fierce authenticity.
Musical Director: EVAN MACALUSO
Available Instruments: Keys, Drums, Other
1 PAYMENT OF $900 OR 3 PAYMENTS OF $300.00
TUESDAYS with SHARON HELLER
7/8, 7/15
(6:30pm - 8:30pm)
7/22, 7/29, 8/5, 8/12
(6:30pm - 9pm)
7/8, 7/15
(6:30pm - 8:30pm)
7/22, 7/29, 8/5, 8/12
(6:30pm - 9pm)
1 PAYMENT OF $900 OR 3 PAYMENTS OF $300.00
PERFORM FRIDAY, AUG 15TH, 2025 AT THE BITTER END
From Coachella to Glastonbury
From the rise of bedroom pop to stadium-sized indie, Sonic Shift explores the post-’90s landscape where genre rules break and personal sound is everything. It’s a sonic journey through shimmering guitar lines, lush synths, unpredictable grooves, and lyrics that hit close to home. Whether polished or lo-fi, this workshop is all about creating that modern magic—catchy, layered, and emotionally charged.
Artists: Paramore, The Strokes, Arctic Monkeys, HAIM, Tame Impala, Phoebe Bridgers, Florence + the Machine, Billie Eilish, Taylor Swift, Lorde, Lana Del Rey, MGMT, LCD Soundsystem, CHVRCHES, Mitski, Clairo, St. Vincent, Lady Gaga, and more.
Expect: Layered arrangements, bold textures, emotional vocals, and a fresh take on what a band can be.
Musical Director: SHARON HELLER
Available Instruments: Guitar, Guitar, Keys, Bass, Drums, Other
1 PAYMENT OF $900 OR 3 PAYMENTS OF $300.00
