For ages 4-11
Valley Rockademy allows children aged 4-11 to learn how to play guitar, keyboards, and drums in a real performing band. No prior musical experience necessary! Students will learn how to play and stay together in band practice each day, with a final performance on the last day. Musical crafts and activities galore!
Brought to you by Pablo Center and Planette Kids, Valley Rockademy is taught by professional musician and educator Jill Heinke Moen. With music degrees from UC-Santa Barbara, San Francisco Conservatory of Music, and the Royal College of Music, London, Ms. Jill has appeared onstage at Carnegie Hall, Austin City Limits, and Coachella on both flute and bass guitar. With twenty years of private and group teaching under her belt, she now brings her joy of teaching music to the Pablo Center.
Musical instruments (with waiver) provided.
Early bird pricing of $125; $150 after July 10
Week One August 11-15
Week Two August 18-22
For 2-4 year-olds and their caregivers.
Introduce your toddlers to the magic of music in their lives through new songs, old classics, games, and dances. Instruments, puppets, colorful props, and stories will make this a special music time where your little one will gain enhanced timing, coordination, listening, and language skills. The activities help toddlers learn to express their feelings as well as develop imagination and improve focus.
Jill Heinke Moen, instructor, holds Bachelors, Masters and Postgraduate degrees in flute performance from UC-Santa Barbara, San Francisco Conservatory of Music, and the Royal College of Music, London, respectively. Ms. Jill has appeared onstage at Carnegie Hall, Austin City Limits, and Coachella on both flute and bass guitar. With twenty years of private and group teaching under her belt, she now brings her joy of teaching music to the Pablo Center.
These classes are held in the Robert Manz Gibson Street Entry, a space generously gifted by the Manz family in honor of Bob Manz, whose passion for supporting local music and artists continues to inspire.
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