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Ridge Music School Programs |
PIANO
Weekly private instruction for
beginner, intermediate, and advanced students.
Traditional and Suzuki methods are available.
Piano lessons develop the student’s
musical ability in a motivating and encouraging atmosphere,
using a step-by-step approach. Lessons are geared toward
the ability levels and needs of the individual student
and provide instruction in correct technique at the
piano, the fundamentals of note reading, musical theory
and history, and developing artistic interpretation
and expression.
The Suzuki Piano Program follows
the “mother tongue” method developed by
Dr. Shinichi Suzuki, defined in his work “Natured
by Love.” Suzuki piano lessons are built upon
a three-way bond between parent, child, and teacher,
creating an environment that enables the child to learn
a musical instrument as he learned his native language.
Lessons are based on parental involvement during weekly
private lessons and at daily home practice sessions
(prior musical experiences is not necessary), and daily
listening to the Suzuki Piano Repertoire on CD.
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GUITAR
- Beginning
Guitar (5 yrs and up)
Weekly private instruction for guitar students of all
ages. Lessons provide a strong basis in music reading,
both finger-style and pick techniques, posture, musical
interpretation and expression, creativity, and aural development
through listening and theory exercises. -
Intermediate/Advanced Guitar
Lessons for the more advanced player-instruction is
geared to a student’s own musical goals, as well
as providing an avenue for a more in-depth approach
to musical expression, theory, and composition.
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VOICE
(7 yrs and up)
Voice study for students interested in singing and/or
improving their singing voice. Lessons use established
vocal exercises, breathing techniques and posture as a
basis for developing a physiologically correct technique
for using the voice. These techniques are applied to repertoire
styles of pop, rock, jazz, blues and Broadway. Emphasis
is placed on building self-confidence and poise while
having "fun". Weekly
or biweekly private lessons. Small group weekly lessons
are also available where vocal techniques are taught
and practice of solo performance is accomplished by
singing for others in class.
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ELECTRIC/UPRIGHT
BASS Weekly
private lessons designed with the student’s individual
styles, musical tastes and ability levels in mind. Lessons
help students achieve a proper, relaxed technique at the
bass, as well as guiding students in creating their own
bass lines, understand rhythms and meters, and how to
perform as an integral part of an ensemble. |
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DRUM
SET/PERCUSSION/HAND DRUMS (8
yrs and up)
Weekly private instruction in basic, intermediate and
advanced percussion techniques. Students choose from either
drum set or hand drum instruction and learn the fundamentals
of rhythm, meter, beat, and notation in rock, jazz, and
afro-cuban styles. |
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VIOLIN/SUZUKI
VIOLIN (5
yrs and up)
Weekly private lessons for beginning to advanced players.
Suzuki violin students follow Dr. Shinichi Suzuki’s
“mother tongue” method (see Suzuki Piano description)
- both Suzuki and traditional students learn correct violin
technique, posture and bow hold, how to produce a beautiful
tone, music reading, etc. |
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ENSEMBLES/GROUP
PROGRAMS In
addition to private lessons, the school also offers group
instruction in the following areas -
- Jazz/Rock Band (Advanced Students)
- Guitar Ensemble
- Introduction to Singing
- Violin Ensemble
- Hand Drum Ensemble |
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BRASS
& WIND INSTRUMENTS Flute,
Trumpet and Saxophone, Weekly private instructions for
beginning to advanced players. Lessons provide a one-on-one
atmosphere for developing technique and ability that motivates
students and builds confidence. Private lessons are a
great idea for students who already participate in elementary
and high school bands and want to further improve their
skills. |
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