Fall Session to be announced at the beginning of September.
Special Programs
Woodsy's Special Programs are designed to expand and enhance the educational and performing opportunities for musicians of various ages and musical interests. Many of our programs run on a seasonal basis as 6 week sessions generally meeting once a week. Others only meet in the Summer, and some are conducted year round. We constantly strive to add new and fun offerings and to improve our existing ones. We send out mailings four times a year to our past participants and anyone desiring to be on our mailing lists. Applications and additional information are available at the Front Desk at Woodsy's and online as new seasons approach.
Download registration forms at the bottom of this page. Weekend Warriors have their own form which is found under their section below.
Rock School
The next Rock School Program will begin the week of June 6th and run through July 17th. Concert at the Kent Stage on Sunday, July 18th. Please call for details - 330-673-1525 ask for Gary.
The Registration Deadline for Summer Programs is May 22nd.
The
Rock School
program gives intermediate and advanced level guitarists, drummers, vocalists, and keyboard players the opportunity to be in a Rock Band.
We take interested students and create groups with typical rock band instrumentation (generally 2 guitars, one bass guitar, a vocalist, drums, and possibly keyboards). These groups will work together as a band once a week for six weeks with our professional “coaches”.
Our coaches will show the members the procedures and skills required to put together a successful rock or jazz group. Those people returning from previous Rock School sessions will go to an advanced level.
The overall goal of the program will be to compose, develop, or learn a variety of songs and then do a public performance.
We will advise our participants what day and time their group will meet the week before we start.
The enrollment fee for the entire program is $120.00. Checks must accompany the enrollment form. We will make every attempt to accommodate everyone interested on a “first come – first serve” basis according to the registration date return. Anyone who we are unable to schedule will receive a full refund.
Please call us at 330-673-1525 if you have any questions. Thanks.
Ifyou are an adult musician interested in getting together with otheradult musicians to do some playing in a guitar band just for fun
,
our “WEEKEND WARRIOR” program can provide you with that opportunity.
Based on a successful national program created by NAMM (National Assn. of Music Merchants),
the“Weekend Warrior” program gives adult players the opportunity to gettogether once a week, for six weeks, with an experienced “coach” to dowhat you enjoy most…..play in a band.
And,at the end of the session, we will even get you a gig so you can shareyour talents with your friends live at the Kent Stage or at a localclub.
Thanks to this NAMM program there are hundreds of adult musicians across the country reliving theiryouth, or achieving their aspirations by playing in real rock bands. Wehave the rehearsal space, the equipment, and the advice of a great player at your disposal.
All you need to do is find a time that works for you and sign up!
Thenext Weekend Warrior Program will begin the week of June 6th andrun through July 17th. Final performance date July 18th. Please callfor details. 330-673-1525 ask for Gary.
Deadline for applications is May 22nd for some Summer Programs.
This popular summergroup gives young musicians from schools throughout the area the opportunity tomeet and perform in a real “Big Band Jazz” group. This group is a great chancefor students to either continue, or maybe for the first time experience the funof playing in this kind of group.
The group is directed by top notch area jazz banddirectors and professional musicians.
Age Group:
Upcoming Grades 8 – 12
Instruments:
Trumpet, Trombone, Saxes, Piano, Drum, Guitar and Bass
Times:
7:00 – 9:00 pm
,Every Wednesday for six weeks
Dates:
June 9
th
– July 14
th
Concert: Kent Stage July 18th
Fee:
$60.00
Registration Deadline is May 22nd.
Rock Camp
GO TO THE NEXT LEVEL !
Whether you have done
Rock
School
, just taken lessons, or arelooking to connect with other cool musicians this is the place to get totally immersed in rock music.
Spend a whole week involved in nearly every aspect of being a Rock Musician.
Play in bands,
visit a recording studio
and record
,
tour the Rock and Roll Hall of fame, learn how to record, and how to sing.
There’s more! You’ll learn how to write a “gig” contract, study a second instrument,
learn to transcribe music off the recording, get a handle on the trends in music, and much, much more.
Age Group:
13 – 18 (Younger if recommended by instructor)
Times:
Daily, Mon. Friday
9:30am – 4:00pm
Dates:
June 21
st
– 25
th
Concert:
Wrap Up Concert on Friday, June25
th
Fee:
$265.00
Application Deadline: June 5
th
Rock
School
101
RockSchool 101 is the entry level program for younger musicians who want be in a rock band. “101” is designed for students ages 9 - 12 (13) who started taking lessons at a younger age and have developed the technique needed to perform easier, basic rock music.Members rehearse under the guidance of a professional coach in preparation for a Concert at the Kent Stage. Applicants may sign up as an individual, with friends, or as a complete band.
Age Group:
9 – 13
Sessions:
Once a week for six weeks – Day TBD
Concert:
Kent Stage – July 18
th
Fee:
$120.00
Registration Deadline is May 22nd.
Brazilian Music
Brazilian music is HUGE! You can experience this music on any instrument.
Participants will learn the unique melodies,rhythms, and chord progressions of famous Brazilian songs in the choro, samba, and bossa nova genres.
The choro-Brazilian style of music has roots from European dance music,
Africa
,and native Brazilian culture.
It’s fun, it’s cool, and a chance to expand your musical background regardless of your instrument or previous experience.
Age Group:
Teen through Adult
Times:
Wednesdays,
8:00 – 9:30 pm
Dates:
June 9
th
– July14
th
Concert:
(Opt)
Kent Stage – July 18
th
Fee : $60
Registration Deadline is May 22nd.
Piano Camp
For Beginners
~
Ages7 – 11
Not sure if yourchild is ready to take piano lessons?
This 5 lesson “sampler” camp allows students to explore piano and learnsome keyboard geography, finger numbers, and some well known songs.
If you are considering piano for your child in the fall this class is a great way to evaluate your child’s interest and readiness in a relaxed, fun group setting.
Parents are invited to attend a“mini-concert” at the end of the last class.
Age group:
7 – 11
Times:
10:00 – 11:00 am
, Monday through Friday
Session I
June 28
th
– July 2
nd
Session II
August 9
th
– 13
th
Fee:
$60.00
(includes Book and CD)
Registration Deadline is June 12th.
Country Blues Guitar
If you can play some basic rhythm guitar this is a great way to get into pop music’s most popular style.
This all-acoustic guitar
workshop is for those interested in playing the great music of
Americana
.
Workshop will focus on music legends like Liz Cotton,
Elvis Presley, Mississippi John Hurt, the Carter Family, the Beatles, as well as more recent tunes set in traditional styles.
Age Group:
Teen through Adult
Times:
Thursdays,
8:00 – 9:30 pm
Once a week for six weeks, June 10
th
– July 15th
Registration Deadline is May 22nd.
Recording
This hands-on workshop will cover microphones, mic placement, mixing and effects.
This session will be conducted on state-of-the-art equipment and software by our own experienced recording engineers and major company representatives. We will teach the basic techniques and philosophies.
This is a great way to get on your way to creating your own recordings.
Ages:
Teen through Adult
Time:
Four Wednesdays,
7:00 – 8:30pm
Sessions:
July 28
th
through August 18
th
Fee:
$75.00
Registration Deadline is July 17th.
Piano Camp
For
Teens
This is for beginners. Everybody seems to want to play a little keyboard….or maybe even study seriously.
This 5 lesson “sampler’ allows you to learn some of the basics and get a start on where to put your fingers,how to make chords, and learn how all basic construction of music is directly related to the “keys.”
Whether you want some basics or just want to try it out, this is a great way to learn some technique and music reading in a fun, no-pressure, group setting.
Even if you play another instrument, piano is a cool instrument to know about.
Ages:
12 – 17
Time:
Every Day,
12:00 – 1:00
Dates:
August 2
nd
– August 6
th
Fee:
$60.00
(includes material)
Registration Deadline is July 24th.
"The Blues" with Bob Kidney
This is once a week, four week
listen, play, and learn
workshop is taught by guitarist Bob Kidney, founding member of the famed “Numbers Band
”.
This program deals exclusively with the Blues….the myths, history, philosophy and styles. The styles examined include Rural Blues, Urban Blues, and Modern Blues as well as the construction of songs and lyrics. Everyone leaves the workshop knowing about rhythm playing, lead work, and some gratifying personal expression.
Age Group:
Teen through Adult
Every Tuesday, 8:00 – 9:30,
July 27
th
– Aug. 17
th
