Music Classes in Charlotte

Learn the fundamentals of guitar and play great songs by artists such as the Beatles, Green Day, Guns 'n' Roses, Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash and more with confidence and competence. Learn the fundamental habits of a superior guitar player and master the basic chords, strums, and understanding to prepare for further study in all styles of guitar. You do...

Originally founded October 15, 1921 by Arthur Cremin, the New York Schools of Music (now City Music Schools) was the realization of his dream to make quality music education available to everyone. Today we carry on that tradition with inexpensive private instruction on any musical instrument or voice. Important: Scheduling for private lessons is...

Fundamentals of Singing aims to align, open and strengthen the singer's natural singing abilities. Class is open to beginner (0-2 years experience) to intermediate levels (3-5 years).  Topics covered: Releasing tension from your instrument Aligning your instrument Opening the vocal tract Breathing for singing Onsets Resonance Registration...

Don’t 'fret' - all you need is a guitar and a phone (or a computer or tablet). Review the basics of playing guitar, reading lead sheets and right-hand technique. Then get an overview of where to go next - like more advanced bar chords, some basic scales, and improvising theory that can be applied to simple songs you’ve heard on the radio. By the...

Originally founded October 15, 1921 by Arthur Cremin, the New York Schools of Music (now City Music Schools) was the realization of his dream to make quality music education available to everyone. Today we carry on that tradition with inexpensive private instruction on any musical instrument or voice. Important: Scheduling for private lessons is...

Learn the art of this exciting vocal percussion in a fun and dynamic class that will invite you to admit that your body is a musical instrument! We will learn the different sounds which make the foundation of Beatbox, as well as different rhythms, breath exercises and more. [Suitable for complete beginners, vocalists, singers, all ages are welcome....

Originally founded October 15, 1921 by Arthur Cremin, the New York Schools of Music (now City Music Schools) was the realization of his dream to make quality music education available to everyone. Today we carry on that tradition with inexpensive private instruction on any musical instrument or voice. Important: Scheduling for private lessons is...

In this class you’ll get an exclusive ONLINE one-on-one music production tutoring, that’ll fit your own level. All you need is your computer and headphones. If you are a beginner, you will learn all the basic skills and tools to independently create your own beat by the end of this class. No previous background is needed. If you are an advanced...

In Intro to Singing, Gabi will introduce basic vocal and acting techniques to help sing in a variety of styles. The first half of class will be spent working on vocal warm-ups and technical exercises. The second half of class, students will take turns working with Gabi on small sections of songs they have chosen. This is a great class for students...

Drummers Unite! The NYJA® Online Jazz Drumming Cohort is open to intermediate, advanced, and professional level drummers and percussionists who are looking to delve deeply into drum rudiments, jazz techniques and grooves, rhythmic-specific methods, and other drum-centric topics.

NYJA® Big Band Styles and Analysis follows a dynamic and engaging a lecture and discussion format and is open to intermediate, advanced, and professional level instrumentalists who are looking to learn more about large ensemble setting arrangements and improvisation techniques. Participants also include fans looking to gain a better understanding...

Have you ever wanted to record your own music? Learn the basics of Ableton! Recording audio will play a major role outside of the classroom and will be taught in depth in the classroom; why buy all of those expensive sound libraries when you can make it all yourself?  After going through the program, all students will have their own portfolio...

In this class you’ll get an exclusive ONLINE one-on-one music production tutoring, that’ll fit your own level. All you need is your computer and headphones. If you are a beginner, you will learn all the basic skills and tools to independently create your own beat by the end of this class. No previous background is needed. If you are an advanced...

This program is taking place remotely. If you have signed up, you will receive an email with details of how to access the program. Whether you play music by ear or simply love to listen to it, now is the perfect time to learn how to read music! This class introduces the very basics of music theory, vocabulary, and notation, so that you can look at...

Students will learn how to brainstorm better song ideas, implement creative ways of expressing them, and understand various song forms and how to best utilize them. Topics explored: word banks, syllabic and melodic phrasing, how to best utilize chord structures and modes, as well as irony and contrast within lyric and songwriting.