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LEARN TO WRITE (BETTER) SONGS
SONGWRITING SERIES
The Songwriting series covers all of the elements 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.
Oct. 9: What is songwriting? - Oct. 16: Lyrics - Oct. 23: Melody - Oct. 30: Harmony
Nov. 6: Form & Structure - Nov. 13: Putting it all together
Sundays, 1-3pm
Six-Part Series: Oct. 9, 16, 23, 30; Nov. 6, 13 Series: $165 | $150 MMF Students Per Class: $35 | $30 MMF Students Min/max # students per class: 4/8  Taught by Foundry instructor Stephen Ellestad who has been performing music for over 25 years and has spent nearly half that teaching. A multi-instrumentalist, Stephen has performed and studied mandolin, banjo, guitar and bass at the university level (University of Maryland, College Park), in the renowned Appalachian Bluegrass (Cantonsville, MD), and privately with some of the best of the Midwest traditional music and jazz players (such as Jon Peik of Nob Hill Boys and Sims Delaney-Potthoff of Harmonious Wail). Stephen also works as a composer and recording engineer and is currently working on publishing a series of lesson books on music theory, songwriting and the music business. Register for Songwriting
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The Foundry Turns Five!
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It's been five years since owner Mike Olson open the doors of Madison Music Foundry. At the time it was solely a band rehearsal space. But now we also give 400 lessons a week and the number keeps growing!
In support of our five-year anniversary Andy Moore wrote a great article about the Foundry in the Isthmus titled:
"Madison Music Foundry brings young players together"
Big thanks to Andy Moore and the Isthmus!
Click here to read it
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 FREE LESSON! | $25 VALUE! When signing up for one month of lessons during the month of September, you get one lesson free.
Applies to the following instruments: Violin, viola, cello All brass instruments All woodwind instruments Mandolin, banjo and ukulele Promotion Expires September 30, 2011 and applies to anyone who is not currently taking lessons on one of these instruments. Just mention this promotion when you contact us.
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 OTHER CLASSES IN OCTOBER | |
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.
GROUP CLASS: CHAMBER STRINGS
Wednesday, Oct. 5., 7-8:30pm
This class is free, but registration is required
Click here to register
A snapshot of what you need to know if you're considering vioin, viola or cello: what to look for when shopping for one, buying versus renting, maintenance, equipment and accessories, acoustic versus electric, amplification and effects, demonstration by the instructor, and a brief lesson including the the chance to try out some instruments.
MUSICIAN'S TOOLKIT SERIES:
COLLABORATIVE SONGWRITING
Sunday, Oct. 16, 3-5pm
$5 | Free for current Foundry students
Min/max # students: 6/20
Registration is required
Click here to register
It's one thing to write a song by yourself, but what about with other people? Some of the most famous songs ever written in the pop world were composed by songwriting teams such as Lennon/McCartney, Jaggers/Richards, and Rogers/Hammerstein). But learning to work with one or more collaborators is an art of itself.
Foundry piano instructor Nancy Rost will lead this class through the process of collaborative songwriting. Participants will compose on the spot with others and all will get a chance to share their work.
See all education programs at Madison Music Foundry
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 LADIES ROCK CAMP | |
Fri., Sept. 30 - Sun., Oct. 2, 9am-5pm
Madison Music Foundry
Showcase: Sun., Oct. 2, 7pm
The Brink Lounge
 This is for all of you ladies who heard about Girls Rock Camp & thought "I wish they'd had that when I was a kid!" Ladies Rock Camp is a one-of-a-kind, three-day musical adventure. Camp brings together women of all walks of life and all levels of experience for a weekend of instrument lessons, songwriting, band practice and workshops, all culminating in a showcase concert at the The Brink Lounge! Women 19+can register. NO MUSICAL EXPERIENCE NECESSARY, no instrument necessary, just a desire to rock!! There are no excuses, you're never too old to rock! And we're know everyone is busy, so we made it just 3 days. This is a place to let loose and make music with some remarkable women!!
Link to website
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Madison Music Foundry
2818 Index Rd
Fitchburg, WI 53713
(608)270-2660
info@madisonmusicfoundry.com
www.madisonmusicfoundry.com
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