tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-163997102010-04-23T00:11:10.057-07:00Tips, tutorials and tidbits from Bird School of Music instructors.Birdnoreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16399710.post-22393196548609955362010-04-23T00:09:00.001-07:002010-04-23T00:11:10.067-07:00Check out our <a href="http://www.bird-sf.com/news-2010-0423.html">4/23/10 newsletter</a> for info on the Bowie concert, new summer camp offerings, May Minis and a yoga special!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/16399710-2239319654860995536?l=www.bird-sf.com%2Fbirdblog.html' alt='' /></div>Birdnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16399710.post-68551436381383514352010-03-29T10:26:00.000-07:002010-03-29T10:28:48.850-07:00See the latest Bird newsletter for important updates on Spring Break, summer camps, our May Intensives session, the ACT project, the Set List bands program AND Tech Week and concert dates for our David Bowie session. <br /><br />Check it out:<br /><a href="http://www.bird-sf.com/news-2010-0329.html">http://www.bird-sf.com/news-2010-0329.html</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/16399710-6855143638138351435?l=www.bird-sf.com%2Fbirdblog.html' alt='' /></div>Birdnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16399710.post-20945987110742087862010-02-18T14:00:00.000-08:002010-03-28T22:57:06.501-07:00<span style="font-weight:bold;">UPDATE: The drums have been sold. Thanks for your interest.</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.bird-sf.com/uploaded_images/blog-drumsale2-771246.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 324px; height: 240px;" src="http://www.bird-sf.com/uploaded_images/blog-drumsale2-771233.jpg" border="0" alt="Drums for sale" /></a><br /><br />One of our students has a drum kit for sale. It's a 7-piece set bought from Haight Asbury Music center. It is a junior professional set, made very well. The brand is Percussion Plus. The drum heads need to be replaced. Please inquire through Bird for the price and any other details.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.bird-sf.com/uploaded_images/blog-drumsale-heads-739007.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 148px;" src="http://www.bird-sf.com/uploaded_images/blog-drumsale-heads-739004.jpg" border="0" alt="Drum heads need to be replaced" /></a> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.bird-sf.com/uploaded_images/blog-drumsale3-791140.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 148px;" src="http://www.bird-sf.com/uploaded_images/blog-drumsale3-791137.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/16399710-2094598711074208786?l=www.bird-sf.com%2Fbirdblog.html' alt='' /></div>Birdnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16399710.post-1629568798781519522010-02-10T12:18:00.001-08:002010-02-10T12:20:53.359-08:00The latest Bird newsletter is out and packed with news you can use about summer camps, the next session, concert photos, a ukulele clinic, new instructors, a marching band, professional audio services, ACT auditions and more - we've got a lot going on this spring at Bird! Check it out: <a href="http://www.bird-sf.com/news-2010-0209.html">http://www.bird-sf.com/news-2010-0209.html</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/16399710-162956879878151952?l=www.bird-sf.com%2Fbirdblog.html' alt='' /></div>Birdnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16399710.post-15004846877979469712010-02-02T23:59:00.000-08:002010-02-03T00:01:21.702-08:00Join us 3 Tuesdays evenings in March to learn 4 songs on the ukulele with Dimestore Dandy Rick Quisol. Ages 12-adult, $75/person. Details <a href="ukeclinic.html">here</a>.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/16399710-1500484687797946971?l=www.bird-sf.com%2Fbirdblog.html' alt='' /></div>Birdnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16399710.post-61550437325542218602010-02-02T23:58:00.000-08:002010-02-02T23:59:37.545-08:00Summer's right around the corner - time to plan for camps! Working with film students from UC Berkeley, we'll create our own music videos inspired by famous videos from the past and present as we play music, act, dance, direct, edit and have a lot of fun. Registration opens February 8 - details <a href="summer10.html">here</a>.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/16399710-6155043732554221860?l=www.bird-sf.com%2Fbirdblog.html' alt='' /></div>Birdnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16399710.post-52250978265926483102010-02-02T23:57:00.000-08:002010-02-02T23:58:28.764-08:00That's right, it's time to put on your red shoes and dance the blues, because starting Monday, February 22nd, we're taking on Mr. Ziggy Stardust in all his glam-rock glory. Although perhaps best known for his wildly inventive stage characters and costumes, Bowie is widely regarded as an innovator who has influenced subsequent generations of musicians (from Iggy Pop and the New York Dolls to Nine Inch Nails, Morrissey and The Cure) during his five decades in popular music, and is known for his distinctive voice and the intellectual depth of his work. Registration is open now - click here for <a href="winter10.html">details</a>.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/16399710-5225097826592648310?l=www.bird-sf.com%2Fbirdblog.html' alt='' /></div>Birdnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16399710.post-57160202245856193382009-12-11T22:45:00.000-08:002009-12-13T22:48:34.627-08:00We're pleased to announce that Bird is working on our fourth collaboration with The American Conservatory Theater's Young Conservatory program. This year's spring original musical production will be "I Don't Know What It Is: The Music of Rufus Wainwright." We're looking for a group of student musicians (ages 14-18) that goes beyond guitar/bass/percussion to include horns and other instruments, too.<br /><br />Auditions are going on now at Bird through March 5, 2010, and the show will open May 14th at the Zeum Theater for a 2-week run. <br /><br />Details <a href="act-rufus.html">here</a> and <a href="http://www.bird-sf.com/news-2009-1211.html">here</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/16399710-5716020224585619338?l=www.bird-sf.com%2Fbirdblog.html' alt='' /></div>Birdnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16399710.post-72398174133404812292009-11-16T22:49:00.000-08:002009-12-13T22:50:32.383-08:00We've got a new program for serious bands ages 13-18: <b>Night Bird</b>. In a 7-week session, you'll do weekly recordings and learn promotion (including finding gig opportunities and making flyer/CD art) from pros as you work towards putting on a showcase-style show for a 30-50 member audience. <a href="contact.html">Contact us</a> for details.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/16399710-7239817413340481229?l=www.bird-sf.com%2Fbirdblog.html' alt='' /></div>Birdnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16399710.post-24858402281916182212009-10-07T13:39:00.000-07:002009-10-15T13:41:14.759-07:00Bird's Monday night band is auditioning adults students for the Bi-monthly Jam session. This beginning/intermediate band stretches out and explores songs/music and rhythms from all over the the globe. <br /><br />Please contact us for details about the band. A few of the songs they are currently working on are:<br /><br />Tulsa Time (Eric Clapton)<br />Samba de Orfeu (Brazilian)<br />Caravan (standard)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/16399710-2485840228191618221?l=www.bird-sf.com%2Fbirdblog.html' alt='' /></div>Birdnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16399710.post-1383997775622648372009-10-02T11:49:00.000-07:002009-10-02T11:54:02.329-07:00<div><!--StartFragment--> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:&quot;Palatino Linotype&quot;">For the past six years Access Institute’s Spectrum art Auction has featured emerging artists from the Bay Area and around the country.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>This year, for the first time, the October 18^th event will showcase the emerging talent of student musicians from the Bird School of Music, with the band <b><i>More Amore</i></b></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:&quot;Palatino Linotype&quot;"> performing an eclectic mix of pop and rock <o:p></o:p></span></p> <!--EndFragment--> </div><div>Download the Access newsletter here</div><a href="http://www.bird-sf.com/Spectrum%20Fundraiser%20Features%20Emerging%20Musical%20Talent.doc">Spectrum%20Fundraiser%20Features%20Emerging%20Musical%20Talent.doc</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/16399710-138399777562264837?l=www.bird-sf.com%2Fbirdblog.html' alt='' /></div>Lanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09812607751225844937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16399710.post-85200380899795959122009-09-22T08:52:00.000-07:002009-10-01T06:21:07.882-07:00<div>On the Road Again/Whiskey River - Willie Nelson</div><div>Faster Car - Keith Urban</div><div>Our Song - Taylor Swift</div><div>You Belong With Me - Taylor Swift</div><div>Love Story - Taylor Swift</div><div>Copperhead Road - Steve Earle</div><div>Walking After Midnight - Patsy Cline</div><div>LA County - Lyle Lovett</div><div>White Horse - Taylor Swift</div><div>Landslide - Dixie Chicks (version)</div><div>Ode To Billy Joe - Bobby Gentry</div><div>Not Ready To Make Nice - Dixie Chicks</div><div>Jolene - Dolly Parton</div><div><br /></div><div>Reserved Songs thus far are:</div><div> </div><div>Life is a Highway - Rascal Flats</div><div>Ring of Fire - Johnny Cash</div><div>Tear Stained Eyes - Son Volt</div><div> </div><div>More to come this week</div><div>Crazy - Patsy Cline</div><div>Joline - Dolly Parton</div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/16399710-8520038089979595912?l=www.bird-sf.com%2Fbirdblog.html' alt='' /></div>Lanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09812607751225844937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16399710.post-22120487010264764262009-09-18T14:26:00.000-07:002009-09-18T14:49:00.351-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.bird-sf.com/uploaded_images/2-8-743919.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 222px; height: 320px;" src="http://www.bird-sf.com/uploaded_images/2-8-743917.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Everyone needs this book! Easy to use and so much fun. We have had major sing alongs with this and you should do the same!<div><br /></div><div>Lane</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/16399710-2212048701026476426?l=www.bird-sf.com%2Fbirdblog.html' alt='' /></div>Lanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09812607751225844937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16399710.post-79521373526990535922009-09-14T23:00:00.000-07:002009-09-14T23:02:04.213-07:00<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; white-space: pre; "><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/WkzV5xw2xXk&amp;hl=en&amp;fs=1&amp;rel=0"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/WkzV5xw2xXk&amp;hl=en&amp;fs=1&amp;rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/16399710-7952137352699053592?l=www.bird-sf.com%2Fbirdblog.html' alt='' /></div>Lanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09812607751225844937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16399710.post-81931216842564439992009-09-07T16:16:00.000-07:002009-09-07T16:34:55.400-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.bird-sf.com/uploaded_images/Picture-4-759495.png"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 200px;" src="http://www.bird-sf.com/uploaded_images/Picture-4-759474.png" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />Bird students, <div><br /></div><div>This is a Kicken <a href="http://http://lab.andre-michelle.com/fl-909">tool</a> for any musician with a a computer which means all of you! Remember If you can make a machine sound good, you can groove with almost anyone and make them sound good too.</div><div><br /></div><div>L</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/16399710-8193121684256443999?l=www.bird-sf.com%2Fbirdblog.html' alt='' /></div>Lanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09812607751225844937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16399710.post-10862028913925388002009-06-19T22:05:00.001-07:002009-09-07T16:37:22.296-07:00Hey, Email info@bird-sf.com to sign up. We work on a new song each week.<div><div><br /></div><div>best,</div><div>lane</div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/16399710-1086202891392538800?l=www.bird-sf.com%2Fbirdblog.html' alt='' /></div>Lanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09812607751225844937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16399710.post-53156843672376936472009-06-19T21:37:00.000-07:002009-06-19T21:38:18.493-07:00Summer Camp is underway and we are having a blast.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/16399710-5315684367237693647?l=www.bird-sf.com%2Fbirdblog.html' alt='' /></div>Lanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09812607751225844937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16399710.post-19177936115463544012009-05-04T22:24:00.000-07:002009-12-13T22:26:31.616-08:00Saturday, May 16 from Noon-3pm Bird will be participating in the 2009 Polk Street Merchant's Fair. We'll be having a sidewalk music sale (bring your old records/tshirts/memorabilia/etc.), a bench concert (we're looking for interested students to jam on the curb), and a BBQ, among other things. We want to open up the studio for the students and their families to share what we do and hopefully bring in some interested neighbors. Bring your friends and family and we hope to see you here! <a href="http://www.PolkDistrictMerchants.com" target="_blank">www.PolkDistrictMerchants.com &raquo;</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/16399710-1917793611546354401?l=www.bird-sf.com%2Fbirdblog.html' alt='' /></div>Birdnoreply@blogger.com