Class Age: Adults
Songwriting Lab for Adults
Description With sections for both new and emerging songwriters, this course offers both a grounding in song structure and exercises that unlock creativity and intuition. Through writing prompts, and collaboration with peers, this class aims to give students a range of tools for the exploration and development of their songwriting practice. Throughout the course, students…
Jazz Vocal Lab (Adults)
Description: Students work with acclaimed Jazz vocalist, Annie Chen and a piano accompanist, and engage in jazz vocal warmups that emphasize strong singing technique. Students hone their craft as jazz singers and develop a sensibility to jazz rhythms and an understanding of the stylistic intricacies of swing, jazz and blues through scat singing and lyric…
Jazz Lab Summer Intensive
Sign up by July 2 to secure your spot, using the registration form! Open To: Students who have prior experience on your instrument, open to Piano, Bass, Guitar, Horns, Strings and Voice. No experience in Jazz is required. On your way home from work? Come jam! This invigorating summer session is open to intermediate to…
Beginner Guitar for Adults
Description Open to students who are completely new to the guitar or have had minimal prior experience, this small group class gives students helpful resources to learn simple chords and melodies at a relaxed pace. Students learn how to coordinate their hands and finger and switch from one chord to the next in rhythm while…
Chamber Music Program
Follow these links to apply: Students as young as 9 years old through adults, who have experience reading music and performing on piano, strings, woodwinds, brass or voice are invited to join a chamber ensemble, Each ensemble is supported by a professional coach and rehearses weekly, playing repertoire that includes a variety of genres and…
Jazz Lab (Adults)
COURSE OVERVIEW: TWO LEVELS Jazz Lab (Intro Level) Adult students who are completely new to Jazz music, desire to renew their understanding of historic fundamentals of jazz, and have minimal experience playing jazz in an ensemble setting are welcome to join this class. Students explore the basic modes for improvising, gain familiarity with the blues…
Beginner Piano For Adults
Description This class is open to students who are either completely new to the piano or have limited prior experience. In a relaxed, small-group setting, students orient their fingers on the keyboard and explore notation, pitch and rhythm. Students learn how to coordinate their fingers in time, while learning chords and familiar melodies. Instructors advise…
Brooklyn Conservatory Chorale
Registration Information Auditions are required to join BCC. Please email Conrad Chu at conrad.chu@bkcm.org to schedule a time. Auditions will be held by appointment only. Please call 718-622-3300 to speak to one of our registrars who will guide you through the registration process and answer any questions you might have. Financial aid is available for qualifying students. To…
Global Beats
Description: The Global Beats program is an opportunity to connect with the rich history and culture of various musical traditions from around the globe. Through call and response, language, repetition and layers, students at any level, from beginner to advanced, receive guidance from masters of the tradition. No prior experience in music is required, just…
