The Music Asylum has a variety of program offerings so that our students can get the most out of their music education. Our staff is available to help prospective students decide which program will suit them best according to their goals and aspirations.
Private Instruction
We offer private instruction in a variety of instruments and subjects including:
GUITAR, BASS, PIANO, VOICE, SAXOPHONE, FLUTE, CLARINET, MANDOLIN, VIOLIN, SONGWRITING, MUSIC BUSINESS, PRODUCTION and MORE
Lessons are scheduled once a week either for a half hour or one hour dependent on the student and their goals.
Performance
In this program, students will learn about stage presence, proper microphone and gear usage, how to “work a crowd,” even how to create their own look. Students will be able to put their practice to work at the end of semester performance either as an individual or in collaboration with other musicians.
-One weekly lesson
-One weekly, hour long group workshop/rehearsal
-End of semester solo or collaborative performance
Band Ensembles
Through band ensembles, students will take their private music instruction to the next level by engaging in musical collaboration. As a result, students learn teamwork, communication, stage presence, and they gain confidence in themselves. Collaboration inspires students to work hard, and pushes them to perfect their musicianship.
- One Weekly lesson
- One weekly, hour long group workshop/rehearsal
- End of semester band or solo performance
Composition
In this program, students learn how to use music composition as a means of expression by playing with song form, prosody, melody, harmony, rhythm and groove. Students will work independently as well as collaboratively, work-shopping and helping to produce each other's songs while learning teamwork and communication.
- One weekly lesson
- One weekly, hour-long group workshop, collaboration and/or critique
- End of semester group or solo performance.
The Music Asylum offers a variety of other opportunities for our students. These include:
Internships
Students can take their learning outside of the classroom, working with teachers to design a course of study in accordance with their interests and goals. Our teachers will either give them ways to do this within the school or outside in professional environments. Past internship topics have included music business, songwriting and production, among others.
Master Classes
Frequently, additional classes will be offered for students to expand their knowledge of an instrument, technique, or skill. Past workshops and master classes have included: vocal technique with Nicole Nelson from The Voice, songwriting, and history of music.
Clinics
Collaborating with music club and restaurant, Chianti of Beverly, The Music Asylum presents clinics where various musicians come to talk about their art and process. This is an opportunity for students and the public to ask questions and learn about the industry from working professionals.
