MID-OHIO SONGWRITERS GROUP
Jon Nicol, Instructor

This group will meet monthly to develop songwriters by focusing on the evaluation and study of hit/popular songs, discussing techniques, craft and resources, using peer-to-peer critiques and evaluation and occasional coordinator-led instruction.

There is no fee for this group.

Tuesday 7:00-8:30pm
Nov. 10

Dec. 8

Jan. 12

Feb. 9

Mar. 9

April 13

May 11

PRIVATE SONGWRITING LESSONS
Jon Nicol, Instructor

It’s OK to admit you’re a songwriter, and it’s even more OK to admit you might need some help. I’ve been traveling to Nashville for the past few years and getting help with my writing, and I can probably help you with yours.

There are three “must-haves” to getting better as a songwriter:

• Training to know the “rules” (and then know how to break them) 
• Feedback – not from your mom or best friend, but someone who will shoot straight, but in a way that encourages you to keep going.
• Write. A lot.

I can directly help you with #1 and #2, and help you find encouragement and motivation to do #3.

Please call for available times.

ELECTRO-ACOUSTIC ENSEMBLE

Josh Cole , Instructor

FREE for private students of Richland Academy instructors. An opportunity for RA students to get together and play tunes that they are learning in the context of a full band. Experience how much fun it is to play in a band and perform at the end of each semester. We will play classic rock tunes, ballads, and anything that your teachers recommend.

Saturday 9:00-10:30am

Saturday 10:45am-12:15pm

Tuition: FREE

SUZUKI VIOLIN - INCLUDES PRIVATE LESSONS AND MONTHLY GROUP LESSON

Rebecca Moore , Instructor

Suzuki Method

   In the 1940's the late Japanese violinist and educator Dr. Shinichi Suzuki from Matsumoto, Japan recognized the parallels between young children learning to speak their native language and learning to play a musical instrument. For that reason the Suzuki method can also be called the "Mother Tongue Method." Suzuki teachers develop ability and train the ear before the eye: students are first taught basic listening and playing skills before note reading is introduced, in the same way children learn to speak and comprehend before they learn to read. Parental involvement in the lesson is essential to the success of the Suzuki learning method. Parents are obligated to attend all lessons and help in home practice. There exists a triangle between parents, teacher and student to promote the highest possible level of achievement.

Rebecca Moore recently received her certification from Suzuki Music Columbus and the International Music Festival. Her Bachelor of Music degree is from Kent State University and she is an active soloist, orchestral performer with the Ashland symphony, chamber musician and teacher. She also teaches at St. Peter's, Foundation Academy and PCTC Performing Arts Program.

Each student is required to attend a weekly 1/2 hour private lesson and attend a monthly group lesson.

Tuition: $20.00 per week for 1/2 hour private lesson.

Tuition: $10.00 per month for group lesson

Please call 419-522-8224 for available private lesson times.

Guitar 101

Bob Cox , Instructor

Covers the fundamentals needed to unlock and understand the system of music, as you learn to apply them to guitar. The inforamtion learned in the course will apply to any style of music. Topics covered include:

Learning the fingerboard

Intervals, Scales and Chords for Guitar

Playing what you have learned

More learning and playing

Basic Fingerpicking

Ages 16 - Adult

Tuesday 7:30-8:30pm

Spring Semester - February 2 - March 23

Spring Semester - March 30 - May 29

Tuition: $120.00