Play by ear
workshop

Have you ever wanted to figure out some music just by listening to it? Learn tips and tricks from Joe to help make the process easier and faster.

When: Thursday, June 23, 2022
2:00-3:00 p.m.

Where: Live, online class via Zoom (you’ll receive the code the day before the event)

Cost: $20 ($15 current families - use code CurrentFamily)

How to sign up: Give us a call at 651-263-9475, email: info@BrighterMindsMusic.com,

DRUMLINE FOR BEGINNERS workshop

Imagine the sounds of a drumline in a summer parade! Would you like to learn how to do that? Get ready to impress your friends with drum sounds that rock! Learn some drum rudiments that make drumming easy and learn more about drumline. You will need a pair of drumsticks for this workshop.

When: Saturday, June 30, 2022 2:00-3:00p.m.

Where: Live, online class via Zoom (you’ll receive the code the day before the event)

Cost: $20 ($15 current families - use code CurrentFamily)

How to sign up: Give us a call at 651-263-9475, email: info@BrighterMindsMusic.com

Jazz piano for beginners workshop

Welcome to the world of jazz! Students will learn what "Jazz music" means, a brief history and how to recognize jazz sounds. You'll explore some jazz sounds on the piano, make regular chords "jazz-y" sounding and take a simple song and change it so it sounds like a jazz arrangement. Bring your jazz questions and let teacher Janelle answer them!

When: Wednesday, July 13, 2022;
11:15-12:15

Where: In-Person

Cost: $20 ($15 current families - use code CurrentFamily)

How to sign up: Give us a call at 651-263-9475, email: info@BrighterMindsMusic.com

Songwriting workshop

Do you dream of writing your own music? Now is the time to bring your ideas to life! In this workshop you'll learn about song form, lyric interpretation and creative writing. Leave the workshop with a jumpstart on your song! For beginning and intermediate songwriters

When: Friday, July 15, 2022; 3:00-4:00 p.m.

Where: in-person

Cost: $20 ($15 current families - use code CurrentFamily)

How to sign up: Give us a call at 651-263-9475, email: info@BrighterMindsMusic.com, or online

Field trip: schubert Club Museum

Check out one of the best keyboard museums around! Learn about how pianos, fortepianos, clavichord and harpsichord are different than modern pianos. Bring some music to try out on these amazing instruments.

When: Friday, July 15, 1-2 pm

Where: Schubert Club Museum, 302 Landmark Center
75 W 5th Street
Saint Paul, MN 55102

Cost: FREE; reservations required

How to sign up: Give us a call at 651-263-9475, email: info@BrighterMindsMusic.com, or online

Picture day

Have you wanted a professional photo of you or your child playing their music instrument?  Picture Day is a great opportunity to capture this moment of your music education experience. 

When: Saturday, July 23, 9am-1pm
Where: Brighter Minds Music 770 N. Plaza Drive

Cost: FREE; reservations required

How to sign up: Give us a call at 651-263-9475, email: info@BrighterMindsMusic.com, or online

GUITAR FOR BEGINNERS

Dive into the world of guitar, learning the essentials of the instrument. You’ll learn the most important principals of how to play, and even a song or two! You will need your own guitar.

When: Thursday, July 21, 2022; 2:00-3:00

Where: online (zoom link will be sent the day before the workshop)

Cost: $20 ($15 current families - use code CurrentFamily)

How to sign up: Give us a call at 651-263-9475, email: info@BrighterMindsMusic.com, or online

Field trip: Minnehaha recording company

Have you always wondered what it’s like to record your own music? Check out our local recording company and find out!

When: Thursday, July 28, 2022; 1:00-2:00

Where: Minnehaha Recording Company
4501 Minnehaha Ave,
Minneapolis, MN 55406

Cost: FREE; reservations required

How to sign up: Give us a call at 651-263-9475, email: info@BrighterMindsMusic.com, or online

GUITAR & Ukulele tricks workshop

Treat yourself to the special techniques that make the guitar and ukulele such fun, unique instruments. After reviewing the basic principles, we will explore things like barre chords, right hand tapping, natural/artificial harmonics, sweep picking, and various percussive sounds. This class is for guitar or ukulele players with at least six months experience with any type of guitar or ukulele.

When: Friday, August 12, 2022; 11:00-12:00

Where: in-person

Cost: $20 ($15 current families - use code CurrentFamily)

How to sign up: Give us a call at 651-263-9475, email: info@BrighterMindsMusic.com

“sound pictures” with percussion workshop

Create your own "sound-pictures" using a variety of percussion instruments designed to inspire your imagination. Learn about the different percussion instruments used in a variety of music

When: Tuesday, August 16, 2022; 12:00-1:00 p.m.

Where: in-person

Cost: $20 ($15 current families - use code CurrentFamily)

How to sign up: Give us a call at 651-263-9475, email: info@BrighterMindsMusic.com

“We will rock you!” intro to rock drumset workshop

We will... we will... rock you! Get started learning how to use the drumset with rock music. Explore the different drums and cymbals and how they combine to make rock music. Practice playing popular riffs and impress your friends.

When: Wednesday, August 17, 2022;
12:00-1:00

Where: in-person

Cost: $20 ($15 current families - use code CurrentFamily)

How to sign up: Give us a call at 651-263-9475, email: info@BrighterMindsMusic.com

Rock & Jazz drumset for intermediate players workshop

Find out what makes rock and jazz music so much fun on the drumset! Learn special patterns and techniques that professional drummers know. This class is for drum players with at least six months experience.

When: Tuesday, August 23, 2022;
12:00-1:00

Where: in-person

Cost: $20 ($15 current families - use code CurrentFamily)

How to sign up: Give us a call at 651-263-9475, email: info@BrighterMindsMusic.com