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Bass Classes

Group classes are 10 weeks and begin the week of Sept. 27, except where noted.

Class Schedule :: How to Sign Up

Beginning Bass
Mondays 6-7pm
Ben Bernstein
For "square one beginners." By the end of this course, you'll be ready to lay down the groove on some standard rock and blues tunes. Bring an electric bass and patch cord.
Cost: $230

Bass II
Mondays 8-9pm
Ben Bernstein
This class is for guitar players who want to learn bass, or for bass players who have a few months of learning under their belt.
Cost: $230

Improv Boot Camp
Tuesdays 7-9pm
Five weeks, every other week beginning October 5
Jeff Massanari
This class will teach how to solo effectively in music styles including rock, blues and simple jazz. Learning skills and concepts and with plenty of in-class playing, here is the perfect place to improve your soloing skills and become more confident as an improviser. Open to all instruments except drums.
Cost: $230

Acoustic Jam Basics
Tuesdays 7-8pm
Brian Gire
For those who are comfortable with basic playing skills on their instrument, this class will teach a repertoire of simple songs that will serve as vehicles for improvising. You'll learn melody lines, basic information needed to take solos, and listening skills.
Cost: $230

Acoustic Jam Basics II
Mondays 8-9pm
Brian Gire
For graduates of Acoustic Jam Basics, you'll continue learning songs and improving skills.
Cost: $230

Advanced Acoustic Jam
Thursdays 7-8:30pm
Brian Gire
Have fun playing with others! In a relaxed setting, you'll learn and play through tunes from folk, bluegrass, Celtic and rock traditions. You can take solos and sing if you'd like, or just play rhythm with the group. Open to guitar, mandolin, fiddle, Dobro, banjo and bass.
Cost: $325

Band Workshops
Student bands organized by the school. Groups arrange and play songs by a variety of artists and groups, and at the end of the session perform live in a San Francisco club.
Workshop Schedule

Piano and Keyboard

Group classes are 10 weeks and begin the week of Sept. 27, except where noted.

Class Schedule :: How to Sign Up

Improv Boot Camp
Tuesdays 7-9pm
Five weeks, every other week beginning October 5
Jeff Massanari
This class will teach how to solo effectively in music styles including rock, blues and simple jazz. Learning skills and concepts and with plenty of in-class playing, here is the perfect place to improve your soloing skills and become more confident as an improviser. Open to all instruments except drums.
Cost: $230

Band Workshops
Student bands organized by the school. Groups arrange and play songs by a variety of artists and groups, and at the end of the session perform live in a San Francisco club.
Workshop Schedule


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