MUSIC LAB

 

Exciting classes for computer savvy kids and adults of all ages! Talk to us about other classes you'd like to see offered!

 

This six week session runs from January 9-February 18

 

Class Grade/Age Day/Time Instructor

Music Theory for Beginners

age 10 and older
TBD based on availability of interested students
Trevino
Music History 101 age 12 and older
TBD based on availability of interested students Trevino

Music Theory:

The Beatles

advanced students

age 14 and older

TBD based on availability of interested students Trevino
Building Your Music Portfolio age 14 and older
TBD based on availability of interested students Trevino

Indie Study at Hochstein

age 12 and older

30-, 45-, or 60-minute sessions

arranged with Mr. Trevino

Trevino
Composers Club
age 10 and older TBD based on availability of interested students

Trevino

 

 

 

Music Theory for Beginners

Ivan Trevino, Instructor

age 10 and older

Designed to assist beginning students with the basics of music theory such as rhythms, time signatures, note naming, and form. A great supplement to your individual lesson!

 

 Fee: $10 registration fee; 6-week tuition of $81. For students enrolled in individual instruction at Hochstein, tuition is $60.

 

Music History 101

Ivan Trevino, Instructor

age 12 and older

Appreciating music begins with an understanding of where it has been and where it is going. Music History 101 will cover significant musical periods from Bach to Rock. Students will listen to and study the composers of yesterday and today, and the class will culminate with a short presentation on each student's favorite composer.

 

Fee: $10 registration fee; 6-week tuition of $81. For students enrolled in individual instruction at Hochstein, tuition is $60.

 

Music Theory: The Beatles

for advanced students age 14 and older

The Beatles are one of the most influential bands in the history of music, and also one of the most versatile. Their musical range covers a variety of different styles, which allows for a class like this to be offered. Students will listen to and analyze some select pieces from The Beatles catalogue to understand the theoretical process behind these songs, and how the band has influenced the music of today.

 

Fee: $10 registration fee; 6-week tuition of $81. For students enrolled in individual instruction at Hochstein, tuition is $60.


Building Your Music Portfolio

age 14 and older

Learn how to prepare materials for college and summer music camp applications and auditions. Topics covered will range from resume building to editing audio and video recordings using iMovie and iDVD.

 

Fee: $10 registration fee; 6-week tuition of $81. For students enrolled in individual instruction at Hochstein, tuition is $60.

 

Indie Study at Hochstein

Ivan Trevino, Instructor

age 12 and older

What if you could create your own class at Hochstein focused on musical topics that interest you the most? Now is your chance through Independent Study with Ivan Trevino! Want to start a band? Improve your songwriting? Find out what makes the Beatles’ music tick? The possibilities are endless, so think creatively and bring your project to Ivan Trevino for approval. Projects can be approached individually or in groups.

 

Fee: $20 registration fee; $26 per 30-minute lesson; $37 per 45-minute lesson; $47 per 60-minute lesson. Special group rates apply based on group size.

 

Composer’s Club

Ivan Trevino, Instructor

age 10 and older / beginner-advanced

One of the Music Lab’s most popular classes for new and continuing students! Compose new works and develop your own composition style using software like Finale, Sibelius, and GarageBand.

 

Fee: $10 registration fee; 6-week tuition of $81. For students enrolled in individual instruction at Hochstein, tuition is $60.

 

*Reduced fees are available on a sliding scale, based on household income. We will be happy to discuss your child's musical education. Please call (585) 454-4596.