Lakewood Ranch Music offers daytime guest artist master classes (single class or series) and after school club classes in the following areas: guitar, voice, keyboard, percussion/world music, and theater. After school clubs are usually 6-12 students per class, and the age range is from K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12. Please take a look at our course descriptions below, and keep in mind that we will be glad to customize a master class or series to your specific goals and needs.
Lakewood Ranch Music’s Music Appreciation class exposes children grades K-3 to various musical styles, including classical, jazz, popular, Broadway, world music, and rock-n-roll. Storytelling will highlight the composers/songwriters and the worlds they came from; students will learn to distinguish the operatic aria from big band. Video may be used to allow children to see musicians in action! In some programs, there is a field trip to hear a live musical performance. Children will come away understanding that music is a language, able to uplift, heal, challenge the mind, and color the world in different melodies and tones. Class minimum: 6 children – maximum 12 children.
Vocal selections from the most current melodies of today including Broadway and Popular music. Inspired by the TV show “GLEE.” The vocal class of 6-12 children will work on vocal technique, breath control, harmony, and melodic understanding. There will be an in-class concert on the last day of the semester. Children please come ready to sing!
Explore a variety of percussion styles and instruments from around the world. Professional percussionist will work with students on rhythm, dynamics, and coordination. Children will experiment with drums, bongos, tambourines, claves, guiros, shakers, maracas, and xylophones. Bring the world of rhythm to your child!
Students learn basic piano technique, music reading, and theory with a professional musician from Lakewood Ranch Music. Students work on right hand/left hand coordination, dynamics, and will learn music appropriate to their level.
Students learn basic guitar technique, music reading, and theory with a professional musician from Lakewood Ranch Music. The class also covers strumming techniques, finger picking, and tuning of the instrument. Please contact Larry Edoff about purchasing an inexpensive guitar for the class: 941-376-6870.
Theatrical training for children includes mime, scene study, storytelling, and performances. Please come ready to move and vocalize. A short performance will conclude the session.