By Kris Cullum
Music can be a motivating and fun way to teach all children and in particular children who have special learning needs. It is unquestionable that through the medium of music many essential and enabling life skills can be learned and the benefits that playing and learning music can have on a child’s growth and development are immeasurable. Read the rest of this entry »
Originally posted 2009-09-05 14:45:27.
GUITAR , PIANO, and ALL FRETTED INSTRUMENTS
Ed McGrath, a graduate of St. Ignatius High and DePaul University School of Music. Ed specializes in Classical and Jazz and teaches all fretted instruments. He has taught for the City Colleges of Chicago, IIT, Loyola, and World Music Company since its inception. Read the rest of this entry »
Originally posted 2009-07-22 18:49:02.
We have open mics on the first, second, third, and fourth Fridays of every month. The first Friday is Electric Open Mic. The Electric nite is for electronic instruments and combos. Acoustic music is ok. We don’t neccessarily want to make rules about the music, but this is the night when you can really kick it and get loud! The second and fourth Fridays are acoustic nites. You can play a rock style of music if you want, we just like to keep it down on these nites, and accomodate those players who come out and treat us to classical and fingerstyle jazz, etc. The third Friday is Rock Band nite. We host up to three local bands from 7-10pm. All of our open mics feature pot-luck, and your contributions are appreciated. Cover is only $4. Check out the southside’s best talent.
Originally posted 2009-07-01 21:25:56.
Tuesday 10:30am Ages: 3-5 yrs
$90 for 8 Consecutive Weeks. Start your 8-week session whenever you want!
This class is led by Professor Becker, a long time musician and primary level school teacher. Professor Becker leads the kids in playing various rhythm instruments such as maracas, tambourines, egg shakers, long drums, djembes (from Africa), triangles, chimes, and more. The growing musicians also sing, clap, stamp, dance march, make up song verses, and “jam” while Professor Becker plays his guitar.
Originally posted 2009-07-20 18:32:02.
FLUTE
For 21 years, Steve Flowers has taught jazz, band, and music to 5thgraders on up to adults. Along with World Music Company, he currently teaches in the Chicago Public School System. He has a Masters Degree in Woodwinds, Musical Education, and Performance. His love for music carried him through his studies, “As a high school junior, I had to make the choice of taking Spanish or Band,” he said, “I chose band and picked up the flute. I wasn’t really interested at the time, but I started to enjoy it.” Read the rest of this entry »
Originally posted 2009-07-17 17:31:06.
