October Classes
Beginner’s Vocal Improvisation with Liz Johnson
MONDAYS, 6-8 PM
ONLINE, 3 WEEKS
OCTOBER 6, 13, & 20
Everyone is scared to improvise at first, but what if there is a way to start that's fun and accessible?
Join vocalist/saxophonist Liz Johnson for 3 weeks of beginner friendly improv explorations that will leave you with a smile on your face! Learn about the structure of jazz improvisation while playing with fun exercises aimed at making the prospect of improvisation approachable.
We will use 12-bar blues, "rhythm changes", and other song structures to guide the way. Students will receive practice tracks and homework assignments so they can explore on their own between classes.
Vocal Cohort with Abigail Flowers
MONDAYS, 6:30-8:30 PM
IN-PERSON, 4 WEEKS
OCTOBER 6, 13, 20, & 27
Join vocalist Abigail Flowers for a supportive, in-person vocal class focused on active listening, performance, and communal growth. Each week offers an opportunity to take one meaningful step forward in your musical journey—whether you’re a seasoned singer or just beginning. With an emphasis on lifelong learning and consistent progress, this class nurtures vocal development in a collaborative, encouraging environment. All skill levels welcome.
Functional Ear Training with Alex Murphy
TUESDAYS, 6:30-8 PM
IN-PERSON
OCTOBER 7, 14, 21, & 28
Sharpen your listening skills and deepen your musical intuition with instructor Alex Murphy. This class is designed to help the average musician hear more efficiently—developing the ability to quickly recognize form, harmonic content, and unexpected changes in a tune. Whether you're learning songs by ear, improvising, or transcribing, you'll gain practical tools to understand music in real time and respond with confidence.
Chords of Connection: The History of Brazilian Music and its Impact on the USA
WEDNESDAYS, 6:30-8 PM
IN-PERSON, 3 WEEKS
OCTOBER 8, 15, & 22
Explore the rich tapestry of Brazilian music and its profound influence on American jazz and popular music. Inspired directly by instructor Thea Danos’ experiences spending time in Brazil, this class traces the rhythms, harmonies, and cultural exchange that brought bossa nova, samba, and more into the American soundscape. Through listening, discussion, and vocal exploration, students will gain a deeper appreciation for the global language of music and the ties that bind two musical worlds.
Afro-Caribbean Percussion: Across Genres with Giovanni Rodriguez
THURSDAYS, 6:30-8:30 PM
IN-PERSON, 4 WEEKS
OCTOBER 9, 16, 23, & 30
Study Afro-Caribbean/Afro-Cuban percussion with multi-instrumentalist and composer Giovanni Rodriguez and see how the distinctive rhythms of Son, Chachacha, Merengue and more can be applied artfully across genres. From salsa to reggaeton, soul or American pop, the vocabulary of Afro-Caribbean rhythms can be used to enhance your musicality in any style. All skill levels welcome.