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We have many new classes and workshops starting this fall. Here's a snapshot of a few of them. For the complete list along with prices and registration info, go to www.madisonmusicfoundry.com/education.
 Music Theory
September 11 - October 2
$110 | $100 MMF Students
Topics: Basics of Music (melody, harmony & rhythm), The Next Step (intervals, chords, keys and time signatures), Digging Deeper (chords part two, four-part harmony), Harmonic Analysis (altered chords, modes, substitutions)
Learn more about Music Theory
 Rock Workshop
Rehearsals begin September 16-18
Application Deadline: August 19
$375 (Financial assistance available)
In Rock Workshop everyone is a rock star. Kids and adults get to practice for eight weeks with an instructor, learn three songs, write at least one original, record at professional recording studio Blast House Studios, and play a packed show at Madison's top rock venue the High Noon Saloon. Since Rock Workshop began in 2008, over 120 students in 34 bands have recorded over 100 songs and played seven live shows.
Find out more about Rock Workshop
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New Hip Hop Workshop instructor Bradley Thomas has toured in hip hop groups for the past 15 years
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Hip Hop Workshop
Rehearsals begin September 16
Application Deadline: August 26 $350 (Financial assistance available) This workshop will start with separate classes about making beats and writing rhymes. Then the two groups will be brought together to work out songs. Everyone will write and record two originals. The gig takes place simultaneously with Rock Workshop. Find out more about Hip Hop Workshop More Workshops In the spring we're also offering Chamber Group Workshop, Jazz Workshop, and Folk & Bluegrass Workshop. For bands already formed we also offer band coaching throughout the year. Find out more about all of our group workshops Songwriting October 9 - November 13 The Songwriting series walks you through the steps of composing your own music. It helps answer questions such as, "How do I write lyrics?" or "I have parts, but how do I turn them into a song?" This class will give a framework for converting your creative ideas into a workable form for you or anyone else you'd like to share them with. The class culminates in a live performance at a local music venue. Business of Rock December 4-18 How do you get gigs or book a tour? What are effective ways to get your music "out there"? How do you find a booking agent, manager, or publicist, and how do you make sure you're getting a good deal from those people? What should you know about copyright and royalties? These are all questions that every serious musician asks, and this class covers them all. This is all the stuff you NEED to know whether you're looking to tour the country or just play locally once in a while. Each class will have a guest speaker. Group Classes 1st or 2nd Wednesdays - FREE! Interested in starting a new instrument? Group classes cover everything you'd want to know to get started. Topics include: how to shop for an instrument, buying vs. renting, equipment, accessories, maintenance, a demonstration and group lesson with a chance to try out some instruments. Sept. 7: Guitar, Oct. 5: Chamber Strings, Nov. 2: Brass, Dec. 7: Percussion Musician's Toolkit Series Third Sundays The Musician's Toolkit series is a monthly class that focuses on something of interest to a large group of musicians. The classes are $5 (or free for Foundry students) and open to anyone. Sept. 18: Drum Maintenance, Oct. 16: Collaborative Songwriting, Nov. 20: Well-Being and Avoiding Injury See all education programs at Madison Music Foundry | 
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