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Box Office
Phone: 732-842-9000
99 Monmouth Street
Red Bank, New Jersey 07701

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Email: info@countbasietheatre.org

Workshops
 


SPECIAL WORKSHOPS:

Three ways to Register: Fax, Mail, In Person
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POWER WORKSHOPS FOR SONGWRITERS, SINGERS AND MUSICIANS


Guitar Master Series with Marc Muller


PRIVATE Guitar/Music Theory Training
Ages: 16 & up   
Fee: $55 (Per 45-minute coaching session) 
Instructor: Marc Muller
Simple, no-nonsense, easy to understand approach to learning how to connect the dots on your fret board. It’s designed to improve your playing abilities quickly while learning the theory behind it as you go. Whatever the style, from strumming folk to improvising over difficult jazz changes, this program will help you play and understand your instrument better. Call 732-2248778 x 106 to book your class time.

Marc Muller - Marc is a graduate of Berklee College of Music, and is an accomplished musician, arranger, writer, and producer.  As a musician (guitar, keyboard, bass, banjo, violin, drums), Marc has toured with Van Zant, Shania Twain, Tommy Shaw, Surreal McCoys and numerous others.  He has performed and or recorded with Nickelback, Kelly Clarkson, Billy Joel, Jon Bon Jovi, Branford Marsalis, Elton John, Carly Simon, John Waite, Dr. John, Blood Sweat and Tears and many more. 


Guitar Improv Made Simple

Monday: July 12, 19, 26 

7:30pm- 9pm (3-sessions)

Ages: 14 & up

Fee: $165

Instructor:  Marc Muller

Ever wonder how to play all that fancy stuff over jazzy changes? Ever get confused with all the “Greek” used to explain modes? If you know a major scale or two, and maybe a couple of pentatonic scales, this three-week, player-oriented workshop is just what you need to get to the next level. Join guitar pro, Marc Muller as he uncovers the secrets of those “go to” scales that you know and love. You’ll get quick, basic analysis of standards along with a new approach on guitar improv.

 

SING IT- PLAY IT… 

A ROCK VOCAL WORKSHOP SINGERS AND MUSICIANS

Monday: August 2, 9, 16

7:30pm-9pm (3-sessions)

AGES: 13 & up

FEE: $ 165

Instructor: Vincent Daniele

Learn "powerhouse" vocal techniques to give them the rock vocal "edge" in this class that is specifically geared towards mastering the techniques of combining vocals while playing your instrument. Develop a commanding stage presence, performance style and vocal range so important for rock singers. Learn to strengthen your voice and protect it from injuries. Students will perform in concert on stage of Count Basie Theatre.

Vincent Daniele: Singer/Musician/Producer/Writer, Vocals for Bon Jovi, Southside Johnny, Cheap Trick. Performed with Bruce Springsteen, Keith Richards, Peter Frampton.  Has recorded over 50 television and radio commercials.


DRUM ATTACK! With Bruce Gallipani

WEDNESDAY:  July 14, 21, 28

5pm-6:30pm 

AGES: 8-14  

FEE: $165

 

 

This three-session intensive is designed to boost your skills as a drummer through live demonstrations and student participation.  Students will gain an understanding of the principles behind drumming, learn to play a variety of styles and grooves (life beyond Rock ‘n Roll) including freestyle drumming, understanding the drummer’s role in a band, and learn how to play those amazing drum solos with confidence. Mr. Gallipani will also explain the differences in recording vs. live concert performance. Students should bring their own drumsticks.  

 

FRIDAY WORKSHOP SERIES

VOCAL PERFORMANCE FROM THE INSIDE OUT
July 16, 23, 30

6pm-8pm  
AGES: 13 & up  
FEE: $ 125

Instructor: Stephanie Chaiken

This "conservatory style " class teaches singing technique and performance of songs on a pre-professional level. Students are introduced to vocal technique that will serve them in performing all styles of music. Students will learn how to “act a song ”, dissect the lyrics, find its subtext and intentions and perform it with emotional connection. They will experience clear methods for keeping their voice on the “speaking level”, avoiding breaks and allowing them to sing multiple styles of music from rock, to musical theatre and classical, in a healthy way. Students will also receive guidance in choosing songs that are well suited for them for auditions and concerts.

Stephanie Chaiken has spent the past 25 years in the entertainment industry working as a drama and voice teacher, performer, Artistic Director, producer, artist manager and booking agent. 

Stephanie received a B.A. degree from Franklin and Marshall College in Drama and English, did graduate work in Theater at Emerson College and studied Music at The Boston Conservatory. Stephanie has trained in NY with acclaimed vocal teachers Judith Farris, Keith Davis and Ken Jacobson and attended Circle in the Square theatre school.  She has co-produced live touring shows from licensed television and film properties, was the Artistic Director for Algonquin Arts and the Program Director for the Huntington Arts Council.  Stephanie served as Vocal Director/Producer and Artist Advisor on development projects with writers Rhoda Roberts (hits with Chaka Khan, Natalie Cole, Frank Sinatra, etc.) and Doug James (hits with Laura Brannigan, Michael Bolton, Dan Hill) and writer/producer Ken Lehman (hits with Chic).

 

Sight Reading & Music Theory for Singers

August 6, 13, 20

6pm-8pm   

AGES: 12 & up   

FEE: $125

Instructor: Keith Heimann 

 

 

In this 3-week intensive, vocalists will strengthen their performance skills and understanding of music. The following elements of music will be covered: Ear Training (the process of identifying chords, rhythms and other elements of music), Sight Reading (the conversion of written music from sight to sound) & Music Theory (the language and notation of music). Important for auditions and rehearsals.   

Keith Heimann – Keith holds a M.F.A. in music from The Julliard School, with postgraduate work at Westminster Choir College.  He is currently a professor of music and Department Chairperson (Performing Arts) at Brookdale Community College.  Mr. Heimann appeared on Broadway in “The Phantom of the Opera”  and also appeared with The Santa Fe Opera, The Los Angeles Opera, The Houston Grand Opera, The New York Grand Opera and The Vienna Kammeroper.
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