A Great Summer Experience!*

Summer Program promises to be our best yet! Students will write an original song, play in Ensemble Workshops, record, see their instructors performing daily, and much more. As with all programs at the CIMA Academy, our small, friendly environment and personal attention combined with daily playing/singing gives the student the most focused style-specific musical training possible in one week.

Session I: Rock, Funk, & Blues

• Instruction and Band Workshops
• Recording Studio and Student Concert

Session II: Jazz, Fusion, & Latin

• Instruction and Band Workshops
• Recording Studio and Student Concert

Each program will be a great musical experience that gives students a snapshot of what life is like at the CIMA Music Academy. It will include the following:

Band Workshops
Students will be placed in bands based on audition results, level, and interests. They will work each day writing an original song that will be performed at the final concert on the 5th day. Each band will record their song on the 5th day and will be sent a CD after the program. Teachers of each instrument will mentor each band member.

Ensemble Workshops (Drums, Guitar, Bass and Vocals)
Each day, students will have the opportunity to perform with local professionals in Ensemble Workshops.

Playing Techniques (Drums, Guitar, Bass and Vocals)

In the Playing Techniques class, students will study basic techniques related to their instrument. An LA Music Academy faculty member will teach each class.

Private Lesson (Drums, Guitar, Bass and Vocals)

Each student will get one private lesson with a CIMA’s faculty member. The lesson will be one half hour and will address the student’s individual needs and questions.

Jazz, Fusion, and Latin Styles (Session II ONLY – Drums, Guitar, Bass and Vocals)

This is a one hour lecture class for each style that will discuss the specific elements of these styles. Students will listen to a lecture and playing examples from the artists who shaped each style.
Recording Studio
Students will have the opportunity to record their original song at a recording studio. A copy of the recording will be sent to each student after the program.

Requirements

Students must have a minimum of one year of private lessons. Guitarists and bassists must possess basic tablature reading skills. Placement evaluations will be held after orientation on the first day. Most students are teens and adults, but children as young as 9 are welcome. All students under 18 must submit a Liability Release Form (downloadable from this page).

Drummers:
Please bring a practice pad with stand and sticks. Complete drum sets will be provided for all scheduled instruction. You may bring your own cymbals and pedals for after hours practicing only (optional). Do not bring extra equipment to school during scheduled instruction as we will not be responsible for storing these items for you.

Vocalists:
All equipment will be provided. Bring a microphone and cable for after hours practicing (optional).

Guitarists and Bassists:
Bring your instrument, extra strings, a tuner, and cable. Amps will be provided.

 We look forward to seeing you in 2011-2012!
*Content is subject to change. Instructors are selected from CIMA faculty and are subject to availability.
For More information on the listed program please contact:
Alexandra Villanueva at avillanueva@cimainc.org
www.cimainc.org