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Between the Notes
Between the Notes is designed as short introductions to our typical semester-long classes and to fill the gaps during vacation. 

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INTERSESSION BAND CLASS

Do you want to keep jamming with your bandmates from the spring or summer?  Do you want to try playing with a new group of students?  Or are you a new student hoping to try a Plugged In band class for the first time?  This intersession band class includes three 90-minute rehearsals, and all groups will be invited to perform a song at our monthly Pathways to Music Open Mic on August 21st.
 

8/11-8/13 or 8/18-8/20
Daily 90-minute classes between 3:30pm-8:00pm
All Ages
Tuition: $275 for 5 classes​

THE MUSIC OF...

Have you wanted to learn more about your favorite artists’ songs and what makes them great?  Our “The Music Of…” class dives into a different musical artist each week and dissects the songwriting techniques that musician or group frequently uses.  By listening to and analyzing their music, students will be equipped with the tools to write melodies, lyrics, and chord progressions just like these musicians!

Taylor Swift - Tuesday 8/5, 5-6:30pm
Green Day - Tuesday 8/12, 5-6:30pm
Metallica - Tuesday 8/19, 5-6:30pm
Imagine Dragons - Tuesday 8/26, 5-6:30pm
All Ages
Tuition: $55 per class

INTRO TO GARAGEBAND

GarageBand is a DAW that provides the ability to electronically create music on any Apple device!  Through our Intro to GarageBand class, you will learn more about making your own electronic music and how to use this website to create and share your ideas.  Students are encouraged to bring their own Apple devices, but students can use our computers during the class time if needed.

Weekly on Tuesdays 8/5-8/26
3:30-5pm
All Ages
Tuition: $220 for four classes

PLUGGED IN SONG CLUB

We all love music here at Plugged In, and our Song Club is a great opportunity to share your favorite things you have been listening to recently.  Each attendee will have the opportunity to share at least 1 song, why it’s important to them or why they like it, and then play it for the rest of the group that day.  This club is free to join, so come and bring a song to share!

Thursdays 5-6:30 starting 8/7

All Ages

Tuition: Free!

SONGWRITING WORKSHOP

Whether you have lots of songwriting experience or have never written a song before, our songwriting classes include lots of fun lyric writing, melody writing, and composition exercises to encourage your creativity and break through writer’s block.  Each class will have different tips, tricks, and advice, so students can come write with us as many times as they’d like to hone their craft!
 

Lyric Writing Techniques
Monday 8/4, 5-6:30pm


Songwriting Techniques

Monday 8/11, 5-6:30pm

Song Workshopping and Revision
Monday 8/18, 5-6:30pm

Demo Production
Monday 8/25, 5-6:30pm

All Ages
Tuition: $55 per class​​

DRUM CIRCLE

Plugged In’s drum circle program consists of rhythm games and experimentation with different percussion instruments. This program is a great way for students of all ages and abilities to interact with the Plugged In community in a fun musical way.

 

Mondays 8/4, 8/11, 8/18, 8/25, 9/1
Thursdays 8/7, 8/14, 8/21, 8/28, 9/4
6:30-7:30pm
All Ages
Tuition: $35 per class

INTRO TO SOUNDTRAP

Soundtrap is an online DAW that provides the ability to electronically create music on any device!  Through our Intro to Soundtrap class, you will learn more about making your own electronic music and how to use this website to create and share your ideas.  Students are encouraged to bring their own devices, but students can use our computers during the class time if needed.
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Weekly on Thursdays 8/7-8/28
3:30-5pm
All Ages
Tuition: $220 for four classes

INSTRUMENT REPAIR CLASS (GUITAR/BASS)

With the new school year approaching, your instrument may need a tune-up.  Join our instrument repair class so you can learn how to fix it yourself and take care of your instrument to reduce the likelihood of damage and to be prepared when repairs are needed.  Come learn about guitars and basses in this two-day class and work on your own instrument!

Monday 8/18 - Tuesday 8/19
3:30-5pm
All Ages
Tuition: $110 for two classes

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