THE MUSIC ROOM
Hours
Monday - Thursday
10-9
Friday
10-6
Saturday
9-5
Closed Sunday
Products
Electric Guitars
Bass Guitars
Acoustic Guitars
Classical Guitars
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Bass Amps
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Spring Group Music Classes
(For summer class descriptions, click here)
The Music Room offers several different group classes for all age levels. Group class sessions follow a different schedule than our private lesson schedule. Group class sessions are 10 weeks long and classes meet for one hour. Rates are $20 per hour. Our next group class session begins the week of
Monday, April 5, 2010
Class descriptions are posted below. Click here to register online!
Guitar Classes
Beginning Guitar 1
This class is designed for students who are new to the guitar and have no prior knowledge or experience. The following elements will be covered: holding and tuning the guitar, playing notes on the first three strings, identifying and reading the notes (in time) of the first three strings on the treble-clef staff. Basic music theory will be covered. Class fee includes the use of a house guitar for the duration of the class. A guitar tuner is strongly recommended. Instructor: Mike Keeney
(Tuesdays, 4:00 - 5:00p, April 6 - June 8) $200
Guitar 2
Guitar 2 picks up where Beginning Guitar 1 left off. Students will learn to play notes on all six strings. Students should continue to enroll in Beginning Guitar 2 until they are comfortable identifying, playing and reading notes (in time) on all six strings on the treble-clef staff. A guitar tuner is strongly recommended. Instructor: Mike Keeney
(Tuesdays, 5:00 - 6:00p, April 6 - June 8) $200
Guitar Performance
This group class is perfect for young guitar students with 1-2 years’ experience. Students will learn how to jam together on familiar songs in the style of rock, pop, and blues. Basic chord chart reading will be covered, as well as soloing opportunities for interested students. Students who know eight basic guitar chords and power chords are eligible and ready for this class. Acoustic and electric guitars are both accepted and amps will be provided. Instructor: Mike Keeney.
(Tuesdays, 6:00 - 7:00p, April 6 - June 8) $200
Adult Beginning Guitar
Class will focus on holding and tuning the guitar, playing notes on the first three strings, identifying and reading the notes (in time) of the first three strings on the treble-clef staff. Music fundamentals, universal musical terms and basic music theory will be covered. Class fee includes the use of a house guitar for the duration of the class. A guitar tuner is strongly recommended. Instructor: Mike Keeney.
(Tuesdays, 7:00 - 8:00p, April 6 - June 8) $200
Adult Guitar Jam
Adults 18 and over have the opportunity to come together with others to play and jam in a controlled group setting. Students should have a strong working knowledge of notation, rhythm and syncopation. Instructor Mike Keeney will lead the class in learning a new tune each week. Class will end with an in-store performance for family and friends.
(Tuesdays, 8:00 - 9:00p, April 6 - June 8) $200
TMR School of Rock
This class will perform famous rock songs with an emphasis on arranging and soloing. Instructor Mike Keeney will help participating rockers learn how to produce and execute a well-rounded rock show as a live band. The climactic performance will be held at the end of the session for the general public. Gain confidence and experience in performing in a professional band setting. Auditions are required for this class (or instructor approval). Students should prepare 16 bars of any solo in the rock style. Call the store (847) 934-5440 or email Mike for an audition appointment.
(Saturdays, 3:00 - 5:00p, April 10 - June 12) $400
Jazz Bands
TMR Jazz Combo
This performing jazz ensemble is for advanced students who are continuing to refine their jazz skills. The Advanced Jazz Combo incorporates more difficult literature and advanced approaches to improvisation and soloing within the ensemble. Instrumentation includes: trumpets, trombones, saxes (alto, tenor and bari) and full rhythm section consisting of piano, bass, guitar and drums. Instructor: Ian Robinson.
(Wednesdays, 8:00 - 9:00p, April 7 - June 9) $200
Getting Started
Click through the links on the right to learn more information about our programs.
You can also call us at
847/934-5440
Basic Information About Private Lessons
What You Can Expect From Your Teacher
There's a basic rule which runs through all kinds of music, kind of an unwritten rule. I don't know what it is. But I've got it. ~ Ron Wood
