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 Oct 3rd and run through Nov 13th. Concert at the Kent Stage on Sunday, Nov 14th. Please call for details - 330-673-1525 ask for Gary.
The Registration Deadline for Summer Programs is Sept 18th.
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.
If you are an adult musician interested in getting together with other adult 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 get together once a week, for six weeks, with an experienced “coach” to do what you enjoy most…..play in a band.
And,at the end of the session, we will even get you a gig so you can share your talents with your friends live at the Kent Stage or at a local club.
Thanks to this NAMM program there are hundreds of adult musicians across the country reliving their youth, or achieving their aspirations by playing in real rock bands. We have 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!
The next Weekend Warrior Program will begin the week of Oct 3rd and run through Nov 13th. Final performance date Nov 14th. Please call for details. 330-673-1525 ask for Gary.
Deadline for applications is Sept 18th for most Fall Programs.
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 – Nov 14
th
Fee:
$120.00
Registration Deadline is Sept 18th.
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.
