A class for the beginner that will cover basic chords and strums that will allow the student to begin playing simple songs in a few short weeks.

Not a shortcut method, just a clear simple approach to getting music out of your guitar while building a solid foundation that will take you where you want to go.

Students will learn … Read more

A continuation of Adult Beginning Guitar 1… Read more

This class is designed for the Blues player that has some prior experience with the Blues genre, including some rhythm and lead technique.… Read more

This class will cover all the basics necessary for playing the Blues. Ten week course will cover:

• Rhythm playing in a number of blues styles
• Soloing in various styles and keys
• Playing fills behind a singer

By the tenth week we will have learned 3- twelve bar blues solos and rhythm parts in 3 different styles.… Read more

Continuing from where we left off with the very popular Blues 1, this electric guitar oriented class will explore a broad approach to Blues and bluesy material. Class material will include Extended Chord Progressions, Latin and Funk and New Orleans Rhythms, along with more soloing strategies.

Ability Level: Advanced beginner to intermediate… Read more

Join Don Mock for this all new 10 week class at RMI.

“Jazz Injected Blues” by Don Mock will teach players how to incorporate simple Jazz techniques and concepts into traditional Blues guitar playing. The class will learn Jazz influenced Blues licks, phrases and chord moves. Also, Mock presents a new way to play and understand the 5 blues-box scale … Read more

“Jazz Injected Blues 2″ by Don Mock will teach players how to incorporate Jazz techniques and concepts into traditional Blues guitar playing. This 90 minute weekly class will learn Jazz influenced Blues licks, phrases, chord moves and Jazz improvising theory. This continuation of “Jazz Injected Blues” will explore in-depth the 5 blues-box scale positions learning modern uses of altered scales … Read more

A class for the kid beginner (ages 14 and younger) that will cover basic chords and strums that will allow the student to begin playing simple songs in a few short weeks.… Read more

THIS CLASS IS FOR “ABSOLUTE” Beginners, ages 6-12yrs.

All materials are provided (Books, CD’s and guitar if needed however not included in materials price)

Utilizing an incredible and proven method, “The Chroma System” developed by Howard Roberts. The results are guaranteed! Class sizes range from 4-7 students.

Students will benifit from One on One and group participation, as needed.

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King’s Corner is an in depth exploration of the styles of BB King, Albert King and Freddie King.

Each week there will be a classic rhythm part with variations and melody ideas in the style of the Kings.

Intermediate Level Blues… Read more

Launching the World’s first Lee Oskar Harmonica school right here at RMI!

Lee Oskar (formerly of the music group WAR) is a world renowned
musician/composer, and Lee Oskar Harmonicas have become the industry standard for professional muscians worldwide. We will introduce his Lee Oskar Harmonica System and methods with endorsed harmonica instructor/player Jay Mabin, offering private and class lessons.… Read more

This course builds on techniques learned in the first Lee Oskar Harmonica Class. In addition, the students will have an opportunity (not mandatory) to perform with an ensemble at RMI’s Student Ensemble Performances at the end of the quarter.… Read more

Music and Movement Classes for Children with Special Needs.

These fun, small-group classes are perfect for a variety of ages and ability levels. Activities are developed with each class member in mind, and may touch on a variety of areas. Musical, social, fine/gross motor, cognitive, language skills as well as expansion of creativity are all covered during these upbeat … Read more

A straight-forward discussion of contemporary music theory. Students will gain an overall understanding of the basics of how music works from scale and chord construction, key centers and scale harmonization. Also, students learn how theory applies to popular styles as they analyze chord progressions to find correct “key centers” for improvising.

Class materials not included. No previous Theory required.… Read more

This unique class, gets players “listening” to develop the art of “playing what you hear”.

Not necessarily a traditional “ear training” class, emphasis will be on copying and transcribing recordings and how to memorize sounds through mental imagery. The course will focus on interval hearing and playing within diatonic settings.

Students will learn and apply solfeggio as they create melodic … Read more

This 10 week course will focus on the following:

• Scales
• Arpeggios
• Speed picking
• Sweep picking
• String skipping
• Tapping techniques

We will apply all techniques to soloing and improvising over Hard Rock chord progressions. We will cover the styles of Paul Gilbert, Yngwie Malmsteen, John Petrucci, Joe Satriani and Eddie Van Halen.

All players should have some background in basic scale … Read more

Paul Hanson takes you on a shred safari. This class is based on Paul’s best selling book Shred Guitar from Alfred Publishing. Each week Paul will take you through a different jam track and you’ll learn different ways to improvise over it. There will be scale choices, arpeggios, legato, alternate picking, sweep picking, rhythmic grouping phrasing suggestions, vibrato, and tons … Read more

Taught by Bobby Medina

Attention horn players…

This one-of-a-kind training experience will pull back the curtain and reveal seldom talked about brass playing secrets of the superstar pop horn sections.

Shortcut your journey and uncover the little known steps to improving your playing skills quickly.

This class is perfect for:

1) Comeback players who haven’t had a chance to … Read more

(Part one of a two part series)

Learn how to write, perform and record your own material.

• Develop catchy lyrics from original ideas.
• Create structured chord progressions that work.
• Compose and refine interesting melodies.
• Understand the relationship between harmony and lyrics.
• Tune analysis.

Part 2 will include recording and performing your original music along with other students.

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(Part two of a two part series)

This course is a continuation of “Part 1″ of the Singer Songwriting Series. In this half of the course you will further develop your composition skills as well as performing and recording your original music.

Learn how to write, perform and record your own material.

• Develop catchy lyrics from original ideas.
• Create structured

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Maximum Flatpicking Chops!

This class is a continuation of Super Chops 1, focusing on furthering the right hand. We will also be challegning the fingering department with advancing techniques (ie. interval studies, chord melody and phrasing studies).

Prerequisites: Completion of Super Chops 1 & 2
(Advanced Placement available by instructor recommendation)… Read more

This “Playing Class” will take you systematically to an entirely new technical level, focusing primarily on RIGHT HAND PICKING TECHNIQUE. These techniques apply to all styles, Rock, Jazz, Blues, Country etc…

While this course is “drill” oriented, you will cover:

• Picking
• Metronome
• Relaxation
• Accuracy
• Posture
• Exercising
• Efficiency
• Speed
• Listening
• Learn how to learn

…and ultimately GET INSIDE YOUR PLAYING… Read more

The Super Chops system incorporates a highly structured approach to learning and technical development. Using a high level of accountability, the program guarantees success, as long as the student does the work.

The 1 hour practice program requires a min. of 4 hrs a week to ensure progress.

SUPER CHOPS TECHNIQUE 2 focuses on LEFT HAND TECHNIQUE.

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Get a better understanding of chord progressions and chord/scale relationships.

Based on Howard Roberts’ experience over the years dealing with thousands of aspiring guitarists in seminars and at the Guitar Institute of Technology, it has become increasingly clear that the single greatest handicap facing a student of the guitar is an unfamiliarity with the common language of music.

For example:… Read more

This class is a continuation of the “Super Chops 3: The Accelerator”.

This 10 week program uses a structured time frame approach, a familiar Super Chops format, focusing on chords, scales and arpeggios in all keys. You will also get a stronger theoretical understanding of exactly what’s going on regarding chord progressions and chord/scale relationships. While you will be working … Read more

Learn how to get those Classic Rock Guitar tones on your amp, while playing the riffs and solos of the masters. You will be walked through step by step, knob by knob and note by note, learning exactly how to get the sound (on your amp) and play in the style of the Classic Rock gurus.

Each week a new … Read more

Learn how to get those signature Rock Guitar tones on your amp, while playing the riffs and solos of the masters. You will be walked through step by step, and note by note, learning exactly how to play in the style of 80′s and 90′s Rock gurus such as Eddie Van Halen, Randy Rhoads, David Gilmour, Billy Gibbons, Marty Friedman, … Read more

• The fundamentals of ukulele
• Familiar ukulele tunes/choose your repertoire
• Basic chords
• Strumming techniques
• Finger-picking
• Variety of styles (Hawaiian, Pop, etc.)
• Alto, Soprano, Tenor, Baritone & Bass ukuleles are welcome
• Pros and Cons of Standing -vs-

… Read more