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646-838-3990
info[AT]willanacademy.com
2067 Broadway
New York, New York 10030
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
244 Madison Avenue #171
New York, NY 10016
CAMPER AGES: 6 - 15
TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp. Daily: 8:30am – 5:30pm
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: This week long summer day camp will help aspiring young musicians to become a singer-songwriter on guitar. Participants will have 3 different workshops throughout the camp. In addition to guitar workshops to improve his/her techniques and music theories, participants will have singing workshops to learn how to singing skills. Furthermore, song writing workshops will help them understanding how to express their ideas and emotions through lyrics. Participants will have an opportunity to perform their own music at the end of the week. In addition to music, we will have outside activities! Beginners welcome.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Music/Band, and more.
CAMP FACILITIES: We have a piano available at each practice room.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: This week long summer day camp will help aspiring young musicians to become a singer-songwriter on guitar. Participants will have 3 different workshops throughout the camp. In addition to guitar workshops to improve his/her techniques and music theories, participants will have singing workshops to learn how to singing skills. Furthermore, song writing workshops will help them understanding how to express their ideas and emotions through lyrics. Participants will have an opportunity to perform their own music at the end of the week. In addition to music, we will have outside activities!
Absolute beginner guitarists are welcome.
Students must bring their own acoustic instruments.
Guitar rental is available.
It is our goad to offer music classes where all child can develop genuine love for music. Because I know that when kids enjoy, nothing can stop them. We carefully designed this program for children to enjoy every step of learning and improve their guitar, singing, and writing skills. If your child loves singing and guitar, I am sure that your child will love this camp!
Instructors:
Kenji Haba, guitar
Kenji is a founder of Willan Academy of Music, formerly known as Studio K. The eastern and western cultural experiences influenced him to be a unique and creative teacher. Kenji was raised in Japan, and came to US in 2001. Kenji believes that the learning of music is not simply to develop musical and technical skill, but to help develop students’ character through the study of music.
He is Suzuki trained guitar teacher and has taught various style of music, from Rock to Classical. Also, he teaches all ages from beginners to advanced levels. Kenji has taken a workshop with Michiko Yurko, the founder of Music Mind Game , to teach students music theory with tons of fun.
Kenji received Master of Music in guitar performance from Manhattan School of Music in 2009. He is an active performer of contemporary music, with over 20 pieces of music written for and premiered by him, including works featured in classical guitar magazines in Japan as well as the US. He found an award-winning guitar-cello ensemble, Duo Anova with cellist, Susan D. Mandel. In 2014, Duo Anova won an award in SMIA chamber music competition. At the same year, Duo Anova made its debut at prestigious Carnegie Hall presented by Composer’s Voice.
Allie Glassman, creative writing/singing
Allie received her Master’s degree in Music Education at Teachers College, Columbia University. Allie is very passionate about teaching music to students of all ages. She has taught early childhood music classes at Hoboken Montessori School and Garden Street School of Performing Arts. She has been teaching private voice lessons for many years, and also teaches guitar, piano and ukulele.
Allie Glassman is a singer/songwriter on the NYC music scene. She enjoys sharing her stories through a unique blend of jazz and pop music. Allie’s style has drawn comparisons to the likes of 60’s pop artists, and jazz singers such as Norah Jones Allie has appeared at venues such as Rockwood Music Hall, Bowery Electric, and Pete’s Candy Store.
Allie graduated from The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music, with a BFA in Vocal Performance.
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: We offer music lessons through New York City. Piano, Guitar, Violin, Voice lessons are available. We also offer group violin and singing lessons.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Two Groups: (Ages 7-9) & (Age 10-15)
One-Week Session I: 6/17 – 6/21
One-Week Session II: 7/8 – 7/12
One-Week Session III: 7/29-8/2
For more information, please visit Our Camp Website Link: www.willanacademy.com
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