MUSIC LAB 2023 FALL SEMESTER
TO BE ANNOUNCED
The Education Program is currently searching for a great new leader and we will be back full on in the Fall semester.
There will not be any summer programming in 2023 and Jazz Institute will be back in 2024.
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MUSIC LAB 2023 SPRING SEMESTER
We are now enrolling for our Spring Semester that begins January 9th, 2023! This semester we will be offering: Theory 101, Bars and Beats (a look at writing better lyrics and making better beats), Songwriting, and Production!
ENROLL ONLINE NOWPAY MUSIC LAB TUITIONPlease note: The Music Lab always follows the Roanoke City Public Schools calendar for holidays and closings. We also follow their decisions for closings due to inclement weather.
Their calendar can be found here: Roanoke City Public Schools Calendar.
Monday 5:00-6:00pm – BARS & BEATS - HIP HOP
Monday 6:00-7:00pm – OPEN LAB
Students will be immersed in the art of hip-hop and see how it has evolved into modern rap. They will learn the history of the art form, obtain technical skills to help them succeed in the studio and live environments, and interact with local and international artists. Students will learn skills as a lyricist and as a beatmaker. We will alternate our focus on lyrics and beats each week.
After class, Music Lab will have an hour of Open Lab to work freely on their projects.
TUESDAY 5:00-6:00pm – Songwriting
TUESDAY 6:00-7:00pm – OPEN LAB
Students will also explore the art form of songwriting. This includes the compositional (instrument) elements as well as lyrical elements of songwriting. No prior experience necessary.
After class, Music Lab will have an hour of Open Lab to work freely on their projects.
THURSDAY 5:00-6:00pm – PRODUCTION
THURSDAY 6:00-7:00pm – OPEN LAB
Students will learn about music technology for studio production (recording) as well as live audio (concert) applications.
No prior experience necessary.
After class, Music Lab will have an hour of Open Lab to work freely on their projects.