Location: Rocklin
Day & Time: Wednesday 9:30-10:40
Grade: 9th-12th
Mentor: Jon Alston, aka Master Jon
Email: thejonalston@gmail.com
 
As a musician for over 30 years, my favorite part about playing an instrument is when you write your very own song. That is exactly what this class hopes to achieve for all the students!
 
We will study various genres and time periods of music to see how music has been composed over the centuries, and what it means for us as music creators now.
 
The majority of our class will be hand-on work studying and writing music.
 
Topics will include: 
genre
music theory
arranging
musical notation
music through history
 
Students can expect the following in-class projects:
writing a monthly song
presentations
song analysis
playing an instrument in class
 
No previous musical experience is needed, but is always a plus!
 
All classes are full-year classes. Students enrolled in a Fall Semester class will automatically enroll for the Spring Semester in December to ensure their place in the class. Pricing is per semester.