The Hollywood Highsteppers is a marching ensemble created to explore the infectious grooves of 2nd-line brass bands often heard in New Orleans, LA. The class is open to any student who plays a marching instrument (brass/woodwinds/percussion) and is open to any student on an acoustic instrument that can be marched with (banjo/melodica/accordion/guitar/violin). No electronic or amplified instruments please.
Bring on the Music Inc.
DBA Silverlake Conservatory of Music
Classes
Private Lessons
*All photos were taken pre-pandemic*
Silverlake Conservatory of Music offers one-on-one lessons in all instruments and voice. Lessons are offered to students ages 5 and up. Lessons are held at the same time each week with the same instructor and scheduled by the month.
The curriculum employed at SCM includes instrumental technique, vocal technique and music reading. As a student’s proficiency increases, examples of various musical idioms are used and music theory is introduced.
Registration Fees & Policy
$120 per month for weekly half hour lessons
+
One–time $30 registration fee
valid for your entire family
Lessons are held seven days a week
Monday – Friday 11:00am – 9:00pm
Saturday – Sunday 10:00am – 6:00pm
To schedule one-on-one lessons, please call us at: 323.665.3363
Ensembles
The Hollywood Highsteppers
Michael Bolger
Photo by Gary Leonard
April 18 – June 6 (no class Monday, May 30 / performance Sunday, June 12)
6:40pm – 8:10pm
$200
Live Wire
Marc Rey
Photo by Gary Leonard
Come on and play with the band!
Live Wire is a group class focused on developing the necessary skills involved in playing in a group setting. We work on ear training, song structure, dynamics, songwriting, group performance and leadership. Points of emphasis are learning to be accountable, present, and punctual to maximize the efficiency of our rehearsals.
All instruments welcome. Students are required to bring their instruments, cables and a tuner (if applicable). There will be 2 groups divided according to the ages of the student.
April 24 – June 12 (no class Sunday, May 29)
4:00pm – 5:20pm & 5:30pm – 6:50pm
$155
PLAY Music Classes
Veronika
Photo by Orit Harpaz
SCM is proud to be partnering with PLAY, a mixed-age music and movement program for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their families.
For more information and to register for classes, please visit PLAY
9:15am, 10:30am, 11:30am
March 30 – June 8
No class April 13
Fridays
9:15am, 10:30am, 11:30am
March 25 – June 10
No class April 1 or April 15
Master Youth Chorale
SJ Hasman
Photo by Gary Leonard
This vocal ensemble for teens is the next level after Youth Chorale. The students work on more advanced harmony and sophisticated music. A diverse repertoire of music is selected and there are many opportunities for soloists to perform.
February 8 – May 3
6:15pm – 7:45pm
$280
Silverlake Singers
SJ Hasman
Photo by Gary Leonard
- Non-audition based community adult choir
Our adult community choir is made up of women and men of varying musical backgrounds and experiences who share the common love of singing. Song choices are diverse, including traditional choral pieces, gospel, vocal jazz, world music and popular music.
February 10 – May 5
6:40pm – 8:30pm
$280
*NEW* Spring Songwriting Workshop
Dante Pascuzzo
Gary Leonard
This Spring SCM is offering an 8 week Songwriting Workshop for students who are interested in exploring and fine-tuning their creativity in music! This workshop will provide an encouraging space for students to write songs together as a class as well as in smaller groups. The class will culminate in recording and documenting the songs written.
Open to instrumentalists and vocalists.
Remedial instrument technique will not be covered in class.
4:10pm – 5:40pm & 5:50pm – 7:20pm
April 20 – June 8
$200
Summer DRUM-A-PALOOZA
Kerim Imes
Photo by Gary Leonard
Dive into the deep end of drums this summer!
DRUM–A–PALOOZA is a five day drum intensive workshop in which students will explore detailed rhythmic concepts for drum set. Topics will include technique and essential motions, rudiments and grooves. Students will analyze song structure, classic drum parts and fills and extend their knowledge of various genres.
9:00am – 12:00pm
June 20 – June 24
$210
Youth Chorale
SJ Hasman
Photo by Gary Leonard
Our Youth Chorale students learn to read music, match pitch, harmonize, blend, care for posture, respect fellow singers and sing! We explore many styles and genres including material in different languages. Singing with heart and confidence is this group’s specialty – they work hard and have a blast!
Bang! Zoom…
Jessica Jeza
Photo by Kimberly Gomez
- Early childhood music education
In this teacher–student based class, children will explore the building blocks of music, rhythm and melody through singing, drumming, movement and early notation. This class is a great way for children to prepare for private lessons at SCM.
Sight Singing & Music Literacy Workshop
SJ Hasman
Singers reading music, and instrumentalists singing what they read – two important parts of a musicians education that we encourage! Focusing on reading rhythms, reading written music, basic music theory, and ear training, this class will help strengthen your confidence and ability when it comes to sight singing! Beginning/intermediate levels.
Solo Vocal Workshop
SJ Hasman and Matthew Selby
This is a 6-week course dedicated to adults who want to learn the art of performance. All students bring 2 songs to workshop every week to sing for the group. Students will receive constructive critique and feedback in preparation for a performance at the end of the 6 weeks. Each singer will spend ample time on the microphone and work with a professional accompanist and voice teacher. This is an encouraging and generous group of people coming from various backgrounds and levels of experience who root for each other. It is a very supportive environment. (10 students)
Summer Camp 2022
Bring on the Music PLUS!
Summer Camp
Call SCM to register!
Youth Camp
Join us for a summer of fun with SCM’s Bring on the Music PLUS! Summer Camp in partnership with Barnsdall Arts! Campers will spend the day immersed in music and art – playing instruments, singing, collaborating in songwriting groups, creating visual art, making new friends and nurturing their love for all things music!
2nd – 8th grades
Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 2:00pm
All skill levels
All instruments and voice
$290
SESSION I: July 11 – July 15 – SOLD OUT
SESSION II: July 18 – July 22 – SOLD OUT
SESSION III: July 25 – July 29 – SOLD OUT
Teen Camp
Strong instruction and mentoring from our professional musician staff will keep campers busy all day long. They will challenge their technique, ear training, improvisation abilities and collaboration skills. Campers will learn about the rehearsal process in ensemble settings, collaborate on songwriting, learn to structure and arrange material and have fun along the way!
7th – 12th grades
Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 2:00pm
Basic skills on an instrument – advanced knowledge of an instrument
All instruments and voice
$325
SESSION I: August 1 – August 5
SESSION II: August 8 – August 12