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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.
Don't see the class you want? Not sure which class is right for you? Have a scheduling conflict? email musicmakersnewyork@gmail.com or call 212-967-6124. We'll Make It Happen!
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10/14*, 10/21 (6:30pm - 9:30pm)
*May be rescheduled due to holiday
Picture yourself mastering the smooth, funky, and soulful grooves that have defined decades of great music of every genre—rock, blues, funk, soul, and more! From silky-smooth melodies to high-energy jams, this workshop will bring you the infectious jams that make you move and keep you coming back for more.
In this dynamic, foot-tapping, head-nodding experience, you’ll explore the core of rhythm and learn what makes legendary tracks unforgettable. Our sessions will be designed to help you lock into ‘the pocket’ of famous groove-based tunes, and experiment with how every instrument and voice lends a hand in creating an undeniable and addictive feel that’s sure to keep the dance floor packed.
Join us and let the rhythm take control as we dance, learn, and groove through the decades!
Bands may include:
Stevie Wonder, Kenny Loggins, Earth, Wind & Fire, The Allman Brothers Band, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Boz Scaggs, Parliament-Funkadelic, The Doobie Brothers, Tower of Power, The Rolling Stones, Steely Dan, Michael McDonald, Santana, Sly and the Family Stone, Toto, Christopher Cross, Hall & Oates, Booker T. & the M.G.'s, Ambrosia, The Meters, The Isley Brothers, James Brown, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and Seals and Crofts.
Musical Director: David Mayers
Available Instruments:
1 PAYMENT OF $900 OR 3 PAYMENTS OF $300.00
9/3, 9/10, 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22 (6:30pm - 8:30pm)
Do you love the large vocal presence of The Eagles, ABBA, Journey, and Boston? How about TLC and En Vogue? Or even The Beatles?
There’s nothing quite like the lush yet powerful blend of voices in popular music, and there is no limit on what we can select because there is so much great music out there!
Our selections will not only highlight vocal harmonies, but also feature and prioritize extensive instrumental involvement! This workshop is just as driven by instrumentation and arrangements, and is desirable for players looking to explore the complexities of this music beyond the voices!
If this sounds awesome, then The Harmonic Takedown is the place for you. Our exclusive Harmonic Takedown Workshop is the talk of the town, and you don't want to miss out on the fun.
Whether you want to create harmonies for the first time in a musical group setting, or you are experienced at Harmonic Blending, this is the workshop for YOU!
Bands like (but not limited to!):
The Eagles, ABBA, Journey, Boston, TLC, En Vogue, The Beatles, The Beach Boys, Queen, CSNY, The Four Seasons, The Bee Gees, The Doobie Brothers, Simon and Garfunkel, Kansas, REO Speedwagon, Toto, Asia, Foreigner
Musical Director: SHARON HELLER
Available Instruments: Horns, Other
1 PAYMENT OF $900 OR 3 PAYMENTS OF $300.00
9/3, 9/10, 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22 (6:30pm - 8:30pm)
START ME UP TUESDAYS is a perfect opportunity for you to explore your musicianship in a relaxed, beginner-minded setting. Hang out with other easy-going and kind adults with the shared intention of making beautiful music.
Weekly band rehearsals focus on music selection, arrangement, and refinement with opportunities to collaborate, experiment, and have fun.
In this workshop, we will aim to explore rock n’ roll in any of its eras, decades, and styles. The group will drive the ultimate sonic direction of the workshop, in hopes of touring different forms and intensities of rock music. The band can even focus on just one or two of these genres or decades and build medleys out of them—you and your band get to decide!
Bands may include softer rock like Fleetwood Mac, Bob Dylan, Eagles, James Taylor, Carole King, The Beatles, Simon & Garfunkel, America, The Byrds, Crosby, Stills & Nash, and Jackson Browne, or slightly edgier rock like Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Bruce Springsteen, The Rolling Stones, David Bowie, John Mellencamp, Steve Miller Band, Dire Straits, and Creedence Clearwater Revival.
Musical Director: KYLE MORGAN
Available Instruments:
1 PAYMENT OF $900 OR 3 PAYMENTS OF $300.00
9/4, 9/11, 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23 (6:30pm - 8:30pm)
Join us in a kaleidoscopic journey through the soundscapes that shattered conventions and set new musical frontiers. Imagine diving into a sonic wormhole where every strum, beat, and riff teleports you to the heart of a genre that’s anything but ordinary. Come feel the electric charge of innovation and rebellion as we explore the secret blueprints behind some of the most iconic and electrifying rock music ever put to tape.
From New Wave to Grunge to Punk to Indie--we'll tour the catch-all genre of 'alternative' in all of its forms, and explore the outer reaches of what was once pushed the boundaries of music's mainstream.
In this workshop, we’ll learn to decode the raw, unfiltered energy of rock's most daring pioneers and unlock your own musical alchemy. Step into the vortex of creativity and rock your way through the ultimate genre-defining adventure!
Bands may include:
R.E.M., Beck, Joy Division, Foo Fighters, Talking Heads, Devo, Stone Temple Pilots, The White Stripes, The Strokes, The Cure, Oasis, The Smiths, Sonic Youth, Dinosaur Jr., Blur, Modest Mouse, The Cranberries, Echo & the Bunnymen, Hole, The Verve, Radiohead, Joy Division, Sonic Youth, Pavement, Pearl Jam, My Bloody Valentine, Green Day, The Offspring, The Flaming Lips, Interpol, Smashing Pumpkins, Nirvana, and Pixies.
Musical Director: EVAN MACALUSO
Available Instruments: Horns, Other
1 PAYMENT OF $900 OR 3 PAYMENTS OF $300.00
9/5, 9/12, 9/19, 9/26, 10/10 (6:30pm - 8:30pm)
10/17, 10/24 (6:30pm - 9:30pm)
(Will not be meeting 10/3 for Rosh Hashanah)
Come along and explore the psychedelic wonders of the Grateful Dead and their legendary peers. This is your chance to dive into a world of cosmic vibes, intricate jams, and timeless grooves. It’s not just a workshop—it’s a celebration of the enduring spirit and magic of the Grateful Dead.
Whether you're a seasoned Deadhead or new to the scene, come share the love, the music, and the magic with us! Slip into your tie-dye, grab your shades, and immerse yourself in a unique musical experience that connects you with the boundless energy of the Dead’s music!
In addition to The Dead, this workshop may play songs by...
The Allman Brothers Band, Widespread Panic, Gov't Mule, Tedeschi Trucks Band, CSNY, Neil Young, Railroad Earth. The Jerry Garcia Band, Little Feat, Jefferson Airplane, The Band, and The Marshall Tucker Band.
Musical Director: KATE VICTOR
Available Instruments:
1 PAYMENT OF $900 OR 3 PAYMENTS OF $300.00