Performance is the end-game of all the years of dedication, practicing, studying and networking. It is the show-off. The payday. The essence of the soul of music. There are many topics that need to be addressed to prepare yourself for that day.
At CTMS, you can take any 5 minute topic and walk away with an improved skill set at a bare minimum... and take it as far as you would like to go! It is all insanely affordable and available 24/7! The Courses below each include many "topics"- all working progressively to teach you as much as you would like to learn! This module includes, but is not limited to:
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Functional Keyboard
- Basic Technique / Fingering & Wrist Positions
- All major & Minor Scales
- Root Position Chord Structures
- Voice Leading Chord Structures
- Basic MIDI Functions
- Controller Assignments
- Drum Mapping
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Small Group Performance Techniques
- Keeping time
- Pocketing the Instrument Within the Ensemble
- Know Your Contemporary Music styles
- Reading Basic Chord Charts, Form Sheets & Lead Sheets
- Recognition of Arrangement Form: AABA, etc.
- Rehearsal Leadership
- Improvisation
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Vocal Performance in Small Ensemble
- Basic Sound Reinforcement
- Front Person Techniques
- Stylistic Vocal Performance
- Background Singer Functions & Application
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Variety Ensembles
- Basics of Music Style as They Relate to The Performer
- Instrumentation
- Specific Rhythmic, Arrangement & Melodic Requirements in Contemporary Music Genres
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Percusssion Discussion
- The Evolution of The Drum Kit
- Study Of Different Styles, Beats and the Technique to Perform Them
- World Music Studies (Includes Latin, African, Asian, Celtic, Middle Eastern American Indian and more . . .)
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Artist & Repertoire
- The Development of Vocal Performance
- Producers
- Songwriters
- Geographic: Motown, Philly, LA, Nashville, England, New Orleans, etc.
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The History of Rock & Roll
- The Roots of Rock & Roll
- Economic Structures & the Baby Boomers
- Advancement of Technology, Broadcast & Recording
- The Cycle of Dance vs Innovation
- The Mega Music Houses
- Euro-Imports
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Music History: Jazz
- Roots: The Fusion We Call Jazz
- Swing
- Bop
- Post Bop / Cool
- The Labels
- The Place Where Big Bands Came From
- The Innovators: From Armstrong to Zappa
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Music History: Latin and World Music Performers and Trends
- Music That Moves with a Culture
- The Rhythm's that Define a Style
- Instrumentation & Performance Styles
- Euro-Latin
- South American Influences
- Island Ska, Reggae and Dub
- Salsa: From Cuba to NYC
- Master Classes
- Great Performances via LiveStream
. . . . Look for our grand opening Summer 2015
