This is the most exciting thing we've done in a
long time. Maybe ever. I'll send you detailed info
very soon. But this is what I can reveal now.
The dates: Saturday, July 23 and Sunday, July 24
The location: Walker Creek Ranch, near Petaluma in
Marin County, Northern California.
The agenda: Eight sessions of just piano, over a
two day period. Includes guided practicing with
one-on-one coaching. Two curricula. One for
absolute beginners (including children) and the
other for those who have studied the Instant Piano
Course or who have some previous experience with
pop chord style piano.
Lodging and meals provided (or you can opt to take
care of that yourself).
Held in conjunction with the Vibo Music Family
camp where you and your family members can opt to
take other courses in topics such as guitar,
ukulele, percussion, dance, jazz vocals, violin,
cello, from a staff of first rate teachers.
Plus you are welcome to participate in family song
night, listen to a faculty concert, participate in
a community band, and an evening jam session. All
of this in a safe, nurturing environment, in a
beautiful, natural setting, just minutes away from
California Wine Country.
I'll get you more information very soon. In the
mean time you can reserve the weekend on your
calendar.
Saturday, July 23 and Sunday, July 24
Info on the location.
http://www.walkercreekranch.org/newpdfs/confguestinfo.pdf
Oh. And the cost will be very, very reasonable. So
reasonable you'll be able to bring the entire
family.
Here are some of the features of just the Piano
Camp.
Two Basic Tracks: Beginner and Beyond
BEGINNER TRACK
The beginner track is for those who know little or
nothing about music or the piano. We also welcome
those who have studied only classical (notation
based) piano and who want to learn the chord
system from scratch.
Goal: To enable the beginner to play any song on
the piano with two hands by the end of camp. (Yes,
you heard that right. Any song, two hands).
BEYOND TRACK
The "Beyond" Track is for those who have already
studied the Pianofun Instant Piano method or who
have had some basic background in chord style
piano and want to hone their skills.
Goal: To learn strategies to improve your piano
playing skills and knowledge of chords. We will
also explore many of the tricks, techniques, and
sneaky little secrets used by pro piano players.
There will be a total of eight sessons on just
piano out of the 11 slots the camp offers. There
will be a minimum of two piano instructors, one to
handle mostly the beginners, the other to work
with mostly the intermediates.
Campers are free to combine Family Camp classes
with Piano Camp classes and participate in the
Family Song Circle, listen to the Faculty Recital,
the jam sessions, the ensembles, and everything
else the camp has to offer.
It's actually a great opportunity to learn more
about piano while your kids (or grandkids) take
some really fun music and dance lessons from the
skilled instructors.
And best of all, there will be NO ADDITIONAL COST
FOR PIANO CAMP. It's all included.
So mark your calendar: July 23 and 24.
Info on the location.
http://www.walkercreekranch.org/newpdfs/confguestinfo.pdf
Hi, I'm Robert Laughlin, and this is my blog. After learning the piano in my early twenties, I played professionally in my late twenties. Then traded the bar rooms for class rooms. Want to learn to play piano? Give me three and a half hours with you, and you're there.
Have people come to the camp by themselves, or is this for families only?
ReplyDeleteIndividuals are certainly encouraged to come to either camp.
ReplyDeleteI have had so much fun at numerous piano camps. They are always a growing experience, it puts the fun and excitement of a camp into playing the piano. I would definitely attend one if it is in your budget! :)
ReplyDeletePiano camp is a great way to get interaction among players. As we all know that piano is a solo instrument, unlike violin or other ensemble instruments where the group experience can be easily shared, it is not easy to get group piano playing.
ReplyDeleteI have greatly enjoyed group piano lessons in the past and think that it is a valuable experience for anybody.
Learning to read piano sheet music and improvising are common topics in many piano workshop or camp.
I've never been to a piano camp, although i do play the instrument along with 3 other ones. J'adore la Musique!
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