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The Studio Workshops
NOW AVAILABLE TO NON-MEMBERS & STUDIO CLUB MEMBERS
All bands will perform on FRIDAY, 10/22/10 at THE BITTER END.
Workshop Details: Join one of our "To The Stage Workshops", work with an experienced coordinator & you're on stage with minimal rehearsal time. If you haven't played out in awhile, are looking to sing with a band, need a first-time stage experience & want to enjoy playing music with others, the workshop provides a fun, professional environment. Workshops fees include rehearsal time, coordinator, cd & chord charts for beginner & intermediate level, gig at a premier NY night spot on a FRIDAY evening, we provide a full high-end backline & we're there to host the night of entertainment.
Our workshops are announced via email in our weekly newsletter. You can go to the front page of our website & sign on to receive the newsletter. Workshops are now available to NON MEMBERS AS WELL AS STUDIO CLUB MEMBERS. Special Offer: Purchase a club membership & a workshop at the club member rate & you receive a $75.00 discount off the total price. M'ship & w'shop must be purchased at the same time. The Studio does monthly shows ON FRIDAY EVENINGS at NY venues such as The Bitter End & Rebel. A workshop is essentially a band put together by The Studio & includes vocalists, 2 or 3 guitars, bass, keys, drums & horns if applicable. Each workshop has a playing level & style of music. All musicans are matched according to playing level.
When you can become a Studio Club member & join a Workshop at the same time you receive an automatic $75.00 discount. The Studio is a professional organization showcasing bands at The Bitter End on a monthly basis for 10 years.
Coordinators are available to answer any questions you might have before signing on.
Beginner - Rudimentary knowledge of your instrument. Able to keep basic time on your instrument.
Intermediate - Can play a song off the sheet. Plays 2 chords to a measure & is able to keep up. Ability to keep time & improvise in certain keys.
Advanced - Can play complicated chords. Ability to improvise in any key.
Beginner Classic Rock Workshop Coordinated by Rob Watson - 15 hours of rehearsal provided for this group.
THIS WORKSHOP PROVIDES THE MOST EXTENSIVE SELECTION OF MATERIAL FROM THE 60'S & 70'S.
Coordinator will determine final set list taking into account the band's suggestions and ability of the band.
SONGS BY Elvis (Burning Love); Beatles (A Hard Day's Night), I Saw Her Standing There, Back in the USSR, Can't Buy Me Love, While My Guitar Gently Weeps); Stones (Mother's Little Helper, Out of Time, Jumping Jack Flash, Tell Me); Yardbirds (Heart Full of Soul, For Your Love); The Who (I Can't Explain, The Kids Are All Right); Doors (Riders on Storm, Roadhouse Blues); Cream (Sunshine of Your Love); Jefferson Airplane (White Rabbit); Santana (Evil Ways); Deep Purple (Hush, Smoke on the Water); Bachman-Turner Overdrive (Taking Care of Business); Tom Petty (American Girl, Anything That's Rock & Roll); Springsteen (Hungry Heart, The Promised Land, Lucky Town); Zeppelin (Rock & Roll, Whole Lotta Love); U2 (With or Without You)
Rehearsals: (15 hrs): Mondays: 9/20, 9/27, 10/4, 10/11, 10/18 (6:30-9:30).
Needed: Vocalists (female and/or male); guitars, keys, drums, percussion & horns
Workshop Cost: $270.00 + tax for Club Members; $345.00 for Non-Members; (Special Offer: Purchase a club m'ship, workshop at the club member rate & receive a $75.00 discount off the total cost. M'ship & workshop must be purchased at the same time).
Performance Night: FRIDAY, October 22, 2010 at The Bitter End
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Intermediate "Woodstock Revisited" Workshop Coordinated by Russell Booker
We're taking it back to Woodstock with songs from Janis Joplin, Jefferson Airplane, Jimi Hendrix & The Who.
Rehearsals: (10 hrs): Tuesdays: 9/28 & 10/5 (6:30 - 8:30), 10/12 & 10/19 (6:30-9:30)
Needed: Vocalists (female and/or male); guitars, keys, drums, percussion & horns
Workshop Cost: $225.00 + tax for Club Members; $300.00 + tax for Non-Members; (Special Offer: Purchase a club m'ship, workshop at the club member rate & receive a $75.00 discount off the total cost. M'ship & workshop must be purchased at the same time).
Performance Night: FRIDAY, October 22, 2010 at The Bitter End
How to Sign Up: Contact The Studio via email (music@thestudio.org), give us a call at 212-967-6124.
Terms & Conditions:
Payment must be received at the time you sign on for the workshop. No workshop slot is guaranteed until payment is made.
Participants are required to attend all rehearsals for the designated time. Participants are required to learn their material & attend each rehearsal fully prepared. If attendance or time conflicts arise, arrangements must be made in advance with the coordinator & The Studio.
Cancellation Policy: Once payment is made & we've confirmed your slot, fees are non-refundable unless a replacement can be found. Refunds will be pro-rated if a replacement is found.
Instrumentalists are only guaranteed a slot for their particular instrument, not lead vocals as well. You can purchase multiple slots.
Guests at the Performance Night. When signing on for the workshop you have an obligation as part of the workshop band to provide guests at the venue. Remember, we have a business obligation to the venue & this is why we're able to book shows on a Friday evening. There is no Guest List at this venue.
Signing on for the workshop & paying for same means you agree to all of the above terms & conditions.
Performance Release. By agreeing to participate in the workshop, I authorize The Studio use of my name, words & image for publicity only in connection with any Studio event (public or private performance). I agree and hold harmless The Studio from all claims arising out of my participation in any STUDIO event.