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Music Education Workshops

We are proud to announce the World Music Nashville Music Education Workshops. These workshops focus on many topics not usually covered in your local music store. In fact, some of our workshops cater to both the professional and aspiring musician.

  • We teach the basics and advanced subjects of Music Theory and Ear Training, useful to improve a musician's musical ability or to help the future music student get a head start in advanced placement in Arts Programs in High School and College.
  • We instruct on specific topics of music performance: Slide Guitar, Effects, Guitar Maintenance, etc.
  • And our Band Workshops, Adult Jam Workshops, and Nashville Stomp Group... not only will you be learning critical skills of Musical Performance but you will be having fun while you do it!

Pricing for our Workshop Series classes range from $49-$199.

At World Music Nashville, we give you more than just music lessons... We give you MUSIC EDUCATION.

Call (615) 425-0256 To Sign Up Today!



Adult Jam Workshop
adultjam.jpgEver want to get together with a couple of friends and sit around and jam with a professional instructor in a performance hall complete with PA system and drum set? ADULT JAM! is a four week, one hour workshop in which the participants choose what they want to play and do just that.

Perfect for the Weekend Warriors who just want to play. Learn songs and jam with other adult students.

INSTRUCTOR: Mark Robinson.
DATES: Mondays. August 18, 25 & Sept. 8, 15.
TIME: 7PM-8PM
LOCATION: World Music Nashville Ensemble Room
REQUIRED ITEMS: Your instrument.
AGES: 18 To Adult
REGISTRATION FEE: $135

 
Band Workshop

bandworkshop.jpgWANT TO PLAY IN A BAND?

Our most popular course, the Band Workshop is a six-week course in which participants are assigned to a musical group and are instructed as a whole ensemble. Students are taught about basic rhythm and cohesion, chord placement for guitarists, the "groove", and various other topics pertaining to musical performance.

All styles of contemporary music are explored and are chosen by the participants. The Band Workshop culminates in a multi-song performance at the next Student Concert - Band Performances show.

INSTRUCTOR: John Mahoney
DATES: Mondays - June 23, June 30, July 7, July 14, July 21, and July 28.
TIME: 4:00-5:00PM
LOCATION: World Music Nashville Ensemble Room
REQUIRED ITEMS: Your instrument, a pencil and a notebook.
REGISTRATION FEE: $150
AGES: All ages welcome.

 

 
Blues & Rock Improvisation

EVEN GUYS LIKE HENDRIX HAD TO START SOMEWHERE!bluesrocksmall.jpg

Improvisation is one of the most important skills to develop for a musician. This workshop studies the basics of improvisation in both the Blues and Rock genres. The Blues & Rock Improv Workshop will help you learn how to train your ears to recognize keys in songs, and play the appropriate solo in your performances.

INSTRUCTOR: Wes Ernest
DATES: Friday, July 11
TIME: 6pm-8pm
LOCATION: World Music Ensemble Room
REQUIRED ITEMS: Your instrument

AGES: 13-Adult
REGISTRATION FEE: $59
 
Djembe Basics

djembesmall.jpgThe Djembe is one of the most ancient percussion instruments in the World. This workshop focuses on basic and advanced mechanics and performance techniques most commonly used with this instrument. Special attention to African styles and patterns will be the primary focus of this course.

INSTRUCTOR: Kyle Jones
DATES: TBA
TIME: TBA
LOCATION: World Music Nashville Ensemble Room
REQUIRED ITEMS: Your instrument, a notebook, and a pencil.
AGE: 18-Adult
REGISTRATION FEE: $135
 
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