Mr. Nothing EP (unreleased) | Lounge Rock
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PRIVATE LESSONS
$45
60mins
One-on-one instruction tailored to each student’s goals and skill level. Private lessons offer focused, personalized attention, allowing for rapid progress, customized learning plans, and collaboration opporunities with other students.
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DUET LESSONS
$35
60mins
Lessons shared between two students, ideal for friends or family members who want to learn together. Duo lessons combine personalized teaching with the benefits of collaboration and peer motivation.
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GROUP LESSONS
$30
60mins
Designed for 3 or more students, group lessons focus on ensemble playing, teamwork, and creative projects like guided band rehearsals, live performance, songwriting, and recording. These courses are offered to various ages and abilites.
Piano/Keyboards
Lesson formats: Private, duo, and group lessons tailored to different needs and skill levels.
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Skill levels: Suitable for beginners through advanced players.
Age groups: Group lessons organized by age and experience to foster effective learning and collaboration.
Curriculum highlights:
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Foundational music theory and sight-reading
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Technique development including finger strength and agility
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Repertoire across classical, jazz, pop, and more
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Improvisation and creative expression
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Ensemble playing opportunities in group lessons
Additional experiences:
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Regular student recitals and performance opportunities
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Recording sessions to develop studio skills
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Collaborative projects and songwriting support
Percussion
Lesson formats: Private, duo, and group lessons available to suit different learning goals and experience levels.
Skill levels: beginners through advanced players interested in drum set, hand percussion, or orchestral percussion.
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Age groups: Group classes are organized by age and ability to ensure a balanced and motivating learning environment.
Curriculum highlights:
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Rudiments and foundational technique
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Drum set grooves and fills across genres
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Percussion ensemble and rhythm training
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Learning songs and developing listening skills
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Playing with live musicians and backing tracks
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Improvisation and creative expression
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Additional experiences:
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Opportunities to perform with student bands or ensembles
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Studio recording sessions
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Collaboration with other instrumentalists and songwriters
Guitar/Bass/Banjo
Lesson formats: Private, duo, and group lessons available.
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Skill levels: Open to beginners through advanced players.
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Age groups: Group lessons organized by age and experience to ensure comfort and musical growth.
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Curriculum highlights:
Technique development for acoustic, electric, and classical guitar
Bass fundamentals, groove, rhythm, and creative exploration
Banjo styles including folk, bluegrass, and contemporary approaches
Chords, scales, improvisation, and rhythm training
Playing across genres including rock, pop, blues, folk, and more
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Additional experiences:
Opportunities to join band courses for ensemble playing
Songwriting and creative collaboration integrated into lessons
Studio recording sessions and live performance opportunities
Band Labs
Lesson format: Group only (minimum 3 students per band).
Placement: Students are grouped by age and musicianship into three levels
Age groups:
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Junior Band (approx. ages 7–12)
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Teen Band (approx. ages 12–15)
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Senior Band (ages 15+ or advanced level)
Curriculum highlights:
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Learning and performing songs across multiple styles to build ensemble and instrumental skills
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Introduction to improvisation and musical interaction
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Collaborative songwriting and arranging
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Exploring different instruments within the group setting
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Developing listening, balance, and group performance dynamics
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Preparing and participating in live performances and recording sessions
Additional experiences:
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Real-world music-making through concerts and studio projects
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Encouragement of peer feedback, creative risk-taking, and teamwork
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Leadership development and self-expression within a band setting
Film Scoring/Production
Lesson formats: Available as private or small group classes, tailored to individual experience levels.
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Skill levels: Suitable for beginners exploring film music and more advanced students preparing for creative careers.
Age groups: Open to teens and adults; placement based on interest and musical background.
Curriculum highlights:
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Introduction to the art of composing music for film, games, and visual media
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Use of digital audio workstations (DAWs) and virtual instruments
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Music theory and emotional storytelling through sound
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Scoring scenes with timing, mood, and narrative in mind
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Analysis of well-known scores and composers
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Additional experiences:
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Students work on real or simulated film projects
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Opportunities to collaborate with other Atelier students or local creatives
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Basics of mixing, mastering, and producing cues for film
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Guidance from instructors with professional credits in film and media scoring
Songwriting/Composition
Lesson formats: Offered as private, duo, or group classes. Can also be taken as part of band courses or paired with instrumental lessons.
Skill levels: Open to all levels, from first-time writers to experienced composers.
Age groups: Available for teens and adults; younger students welcome with basic instrumental knowledge.
Curriculum highlights:
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Fundamentals of songwriting: lyrics, melody, harmony, and form
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Creative tools for developing original material
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Arranging for solo or group performance
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Introduction to notation, composing for different instruments, and score writing
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Opportunities to co-write with other students or instructors
Additional experiences:
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Song recordings and demo production using studio tools
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Performance opportunities in showcases and concerts
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Feedback and critique in a collaborative, supportive environment
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Integration with film scoring or band courses for broader creative projects
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