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Class & Event Descriptions: 2009-2010
BEAKS
September 23-, 4:30-6:30pm
We are pleased to announce that beginning September 23, Bird will offer a weekly girls' choral group on
Wednesday afternoons from 4:30-6:30 for qualified singers. Please call (415-441-3551) or email to audition and
include your age and experience. See the BEAKS page for rehearsal and performance schedule.
Bird Yoga
MWF 9:00-10:00A
Yoga @ Bird consciously combines the practice of asanas and music.
If you'd rather be distracted by an interesting melody than
imprisoned by silence while attempting a ridiculously twisted
balancing pose, this class is for you. More info »
Open Mic
3rd Wednesdays, 8:00-9:00pm
The 3rd Wednesday of every month Bird staff will host an open mic for students and newcomers who wish
to share their musical gifts with others who are wishing to share their musical gifts. This is an hour-long
event with slots for up to 10 solo or duo performances. Works in progress are encouraged. Performance order
is decided on a first-come, first-served basis. More info »
Private Lessons
Schedule a 30-minute or 60-minute lesson on the instrument of your choosing. We offer
excellent instruction on guitar, bass, piano/keyboards, ukulele, drums,
horns, voice and more. Ask and you shall receive. Semi Privates
also available.
Professional Audio Services
Bird has the gear, talent and staff to assist you in creating your
demo, CD or commercial recording project. More info »
Sax Lessons with Tony Peebles
Tony is available Thursdays and Fridays for saxophone lessons. More info »
Session Rehearsals in Sid, Nancy, Whisper and Leopard
Choose between 60 minutes and 90 minutes of band rehearsal in our
diverse environments. Band sessions are 7 weeks long. For the final week of the session, your band will have 3 tech rehearsals
working with other bands to get ready for the big show.
Session Rehearsals on The Main Stage
For your upcoming concert, you and your band can rehearse on The Main Stage weekly. Enjoy big sound and live
performance vibe every week as you prepare for the big show.
"Set List" Session Rehearsals
Veterans and other qualified students rehearse weekly with your band for 90 minutes.
Program length, 11 weeks. Many of you have been with us forever and have learned not only
how to nail a song in a finite period of time but also to present that accomplishment with
confidence and poise at the big performance. You have the chops to find and master new
material or even create original work with an eye, an ear and a mind toward performing
a full set of music. Set List for advanced students will focus on preparing to perform
a minimum of 3 songs on a shared bill at Bird with several other bands for a concert.
You will also be invited to perform your "theme" song at the Session Concert.
Set students will have an opportunity at the end of the rehearsal period to record an EP of their set.
Set List Recording
7:15-9:00pm
You have already rehearsed and performed as a band, and we've put aside a schedule for you to
take it to the next level. On the heels of your performance, record an EP of your set. Students
will gain a hands-on understanding of digital recording technology while creating their own high-quality
recording. Every player will benefit from this skill and walk away with something tangible - music that
he or she made, and can share with friends. Must have completed "Set List."
Songwriting
Saturdays 11:30AM-1:00PM
Learn the ins and outs of great songwriting from a professional
singer-songwriter. Topics covered will include inspiration, lyrics,
composition, notation and copyright-protecting your work. You'll
come away from the class with at least one finished
composition.
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