The Real School of Music would not be the unique music experience it is without our best-in-class faculty. This diverse group of highly trained musicians and music educators draws on unparalleled talent, knowledge and passion to inspire the confidence our students need to play and create the music they want.
Perhaps no
instrument better exemplifies Real School's unique teaching approach than the
guitar. Right from the start, our instructors work with you to determine your
interests, goals, favorite songs and role model guitarists. We then design
personalized guitar lessons that include everything from chords and scales, to
mastering greats like Hendrix, Harrison and Page, to learning how to burn and
shred. We combine our vast library of instructional content with rich media and
cutting edge technology to make learning not only a lot easier, but a lot more
fun.Whether you're a
hardcore rock fan or more into pop, jazz, folk, country or blues, Real School
not only gives you guitar lessons, but also the fundamentals that leave you
well prepared to learn other styles of music and instruments. Our teachers are
performing pros and have experiences teaching students from all ages and
styles. Our lessons also include music theory, songwriting, soloing and
improvisation, and all the techniques you need to become a great guitarist.One of the best
things about guitar lessons at the Real School is that you'll not only learn
how to play guitar, you'll also learn how to play with other students in either
informal jam sessions or as part of your own Real School band. You'll also get
the chance to perform live in front of friends, family and fans on the Real
Room stage.Come experience
guitar lessons at Real School by scheduling a free trial lesson today.
Real School offers voice
lessons like no other music school. That's because we listen to your natural
voice and work with you to create personalized voice lessons that fit your
skill level, learning style and musical interests. Whether you're looking for
voice lessons for kids, adults or seniors, beginners or advanced, Real School
has the right lessons for you, because they're customized just for you.
Rock,
pop, jazz, blues, gospel, R&B, folk, bluegrass, country, classical/opera,
musical theater - whatever your musical interests, we have instructors who are
well versed in that genre. Most of our instructors are professional singers
themselves, and many have experience working with world-renowned artists.
Whether you dream of being on American Idol or just enjoy singing along to the
radio, we'll help you learn to sing in fun and exciting ways.
The
Real School of Music also gives you the unique opportunity to perform. On top
of vocal training, ear training, and music theory, we also provide you
opportunities to shine at student showcases at Real School, as well as at
concerts at other venues throughout the year. You can even become a singer in
your very own Real School band, singing your heart out in front of friends,
family and fans on the Real Room concert stage. You can also record your own demo
in our professional recording studio or join a number of vocal groups,
including A Cappella Ensemble, Glee for Teens and Glee for Adults, and our
Musical Theater Workshops.
Come
experience voice lessons at Real School by scheduling a
free trial lesson today.
(For
children under five years old, please check out our RealKids
Early Childhood Music Program)
Looking for piano
lessons that give you strong music theory and a lot of fun playing the songs
you want? Look no further than piano lessons at The Real School of Music. The
lessons are taught in private and group settings, where you are introduced to
all the wonderful sounds the real piano can make.
Piano lessons for
beginners let you explore all the basics of playing piano - learning how to
read notes, dynamics, and so on. As progression continues, our instructors will
add on some technical exercised like etudes or scales in order to develop the
speed. Beginners will also receive song and theory books. As your skills grow,
you'll get to play more complicated pieces from world-famous composers and also
study about songs and composers' background.
Also, you'll have
opportunities to perform at our Winter and Summer recitals and student showcases at
different public venues where you can show off your skills.
Come experience piano lessons at Real School by
scheduling a free trial lesson today.
Drums may well be the world's oldest
musical instrument, but that doesn't mean drum lessons can't be taught in fresh
and innovative ways. Whether you're just starting out or you're a seasoned
percussionist, drum lessons at Real School are designed to not only teach you
new skills, but to show you how you can develop skills on your own.
From
rock and hip hop to jazz and be-bop (and everything in between), drum lessons
at The Real School of Music begin by working with your favorite music style to
teach rudiments, dynamics and musicianship. Our drum instructors are
professional drummers who have played in their own bands, recorded their own albums,
and toured the world with other musicians.
In
addition to our specially-designed drum rooms, we encourage you to show off
your skills on the Real Room stage where you can participate in student showcases at Real School and other public venues. You can even join your own
band and make your own records in our professional recording studio.
Come
experience drum lessons at Real School by scheduling a free trial lesson today.
There are almost as many ways to learn
bass as there are to play it. Which is why bass lessons at the Real School of
Music are taught at your own pace and your own style. Whether you've got some
experience and want to take it to the next level, or you're a beginner who is
looking for solid foundation for grooving or locking in with a drummer - Real
School is the place for you!
At Real School, you'll not only become a
great bassist, but also a well-rounded musician with strong knowledge in music
theory. Our instructors are professional bassists who have played with world-class
musicians across the globe. You'll be inspired by their experiences in real
life playing situations and exposed to different techniques and styles.As
your skills grow, you're encouraged to build confidence by playing live on our
Real Room concert stage, performing with other students in your own band,
recording your demo in our professional recording studio, and gigging at venues
across the Greater Boston area.Come
experience bass lessons at Real School by scheduling a free trial lesson today.
Saxophone at the Real School of Music is not just
about Jazz - it's about the music - all kinds of music. Which is why we teach
you to play the sax in any style and any song that you want. Whether just
starting off or trying to fine tune your improvisational skills, each saxophone
lesson is personalized to fit your goals and interests.
Our certified instructors will give you a series of
exercises that help develop your embouchure, tone and technique while keeping
it fun and interesting. You'll also have opportunities to jam with other
students who share the same interest.
Learn how to play sax at Real School and you'll
also get to take advantage of our clinics and instrument-specific workshops we
host throughout the year. You can also enjoy concerts with professional sax
players, participate in jam session with other musician and even attend student
showcases and concerts in Greater Boston area.
Come experience sax lessons at
Real School by scheduling a free
trial lesson today.
Have a passion for banjo?
You're not alone. Whether you like Bluegrass, Old-Time or Irish style, beginner
or advanced - the Real School of Music offers customized banjo lessons that
will strengthen your skills and encourage you to jam with others who share the
same interest.
Our
Banjo instructors are dedicated music teachers with years of experiences
playing in their own bands and performing across U.S. and other continents with
other professional performers. We cover all the skills that you need including
the three main styles of picking, 3-finger for Bluegrass, clawhammer frailing
for Old-Time and flatpicking for traditional Irish Music. We also work with you
on timing control and provide real life playing situations in our workshops
given by banjo instructors and professional players from around the country.
In
addition to classes and workshops, you'll have opportunities to enjoy concerts
from finest local and touring performers, witness the Bluegrass Band Scramble
where musicians compete for a prize, and student showcases in our Real Room - an intimate 100-seat concert hall, sharing your love in traditional music by
performing on stage and jamming with other students.
Visit
www.traditionalmusicproject.com
for more information on class schedules, workshops and events.
Zoya Tsvetkova was born in Saint Petersburg, Russia. At the age of 4 she began studying the violin with her father and at the age of 6 she went to a music school to continue her studies. While in Russia she received a 2nd prize at the North-West Regional Competition (1999) and a Diploma at the Russian National Youth Chamber Competition (2000). In 2001, Zoya moved to Dallas/Fort-Worth area and continued her violin studies with Jan Sloman (Associate Concertmaster, Dallas Symphony Orchestra). During her stay in Texas, Zoya won the Fort Worth Youth Orchestra Concerto Competition (2002). She was a finalist in the Juanita Miller State Youth Competition (2003,2004), a National Finalist in the MTNA in Senior Strings (2004). Zoya has also received a Grand Prize in the Dallas Symphonic Festival (2004) and a Grand Prize in Hubbard Chamber Music Competition (2004). During her last year in Texas, she was the recipient of the prestigious Bayard H. Friedman Outstanding Student Award in the Performing Arts.
In 2004, Zoya was accepted to Boston University's College of Fine Arts, where she studied with Yuri Mazurkevich. She has won the Undergraduate Prize twice in the Boston University's J.S. Bach competition (2006, 2008.) In 2008, Zoya continued her studies at BU as a full scholarship Masters student with Bayla Keyes. In 2009 Zoya won BU's concerto competition and made her Boston Pops debut under Keith Lockhart. Upon graduating with Honors in 2010, Zoya has been an active performer with various groups around New England, including the Orchestra of Indian Hill, Vermont Symphony, and the Rhode Island Philharmonic, among others. She is a dedicated teacher, maintaining a private studio in Boston, and joining the faculty of Real School in Fall 2011.
Amanda Wang, a violinist and violist, began her musical studies with Christina Scroggins and Shirley Givens at the Peabody Preparatory School in Baltimore. She is a graduate of the prestigious Arts for Talented Youth Program at Peabody, a pre-professional training program for promising young musicians and dancers. Amanda is equally interested in music, science, and technology, having studied Electrical Engineering at Massachusetts Institute of Technology ('03) while continuing violin studies under Lynn Chang as an Emerson Music Fellow. She received her Master's Degree in violin performance at the Boston Conservatory in 2007, and is currently pursuing a doctoral degree at Boston University with a full CFA scholarship.
Ms. Wang received first prize in the 2008 New England International Chamber Music Ensemble Competition, and has performed as guest artist at the Killington Music Festival and the Rockport Music Festival. Amanda is an active musician in the Boston, New York, and DC areas, performing at Carnegie's Weill Hall, New England Conservatory's Jordan Hall, Boston Symphony Hall, and The Kennedy Center. In addition to music, Ms. Wang enjoys cooking and working on her 2002 RV Sprinter conversion van. She welcomes new students of all sizes and shapes as well any tips on van conversion.
Have you ever heard pulse-pounding fiddle
music fueling a square dance? Would you
like to be that fiddler? Take fiddle lessons at The Real School of Music - we
can help you become one.
Fiddle is one of traditional
American-roots music's most exciting and enduring instruments and an excellent
starting point for newcomers and seasoned musicians alike. We teach you all the
basics you need to play, great bowing techniques and how to pick up fingering
patterns from source recordings. No matter what style of music you like - from
Appalachian string band styles of the Rural American South to the great Cajun
and Swing dance styles of the South West. Here at Real School, we have
seasoned, dedicated instructors who live and breathe all kinds of traditional
folk music.
In addition to
classes and workshops, you'll have opportunities to enjoy concerts from finest
local and touring performers, witness the Bluegrass Band Scramble where
musicians compete for a prize, and student showcases in our Real Room - an
intimate 100-seat concert hall, sharing your love in traditional music by
performing on stage and jamming with other students.
Visit www.traditionalmusicproject.com for more
information on class schedules, workshops and events.
Learn to play flute at the Real School of Music and you'll be learning one of the oldest woodwind instruments in one of the most contemporary music school environments around. Whether you're looking to learn the basic fundamentals or trying to master your airstream on low notes, the Real School of Music is the place to be. That's because our certified instructors are professional educators and musicians who understand that each student learns in different ways. Whether you like pop, jazz or classical, they'll work with you to create lessons tailored to your interests, and your passions.Flute lessons at Real School also include full access to our state-of-art facility with its own stage where you can be a part of our student showcases, perform live in your own band and even record your songs in our recording studio.Come experience flute lessons at Real School by schedulinga free trial lessontoday.
Do you dream of playing
mandolin in a bluegrass band on stage? The Real School of Music can make your
dreams come true with private and group mandolin lessons in both "Americana" and "Celtic" traditional styles.
Our
mandolin lessons start with the basics in our Introduction to Folk Mandolin
class. From there, our Real School instructors, who are also professional
mandolin players themselves, will help you master your skills with specific
techniques in our private one-on-one classes.
Real
School also gives you unique opportunities to learn outside of classrooms. We
provide you with various clinics and instrument-specific workshops and
performances by traditional musicians. Jam session with other musicians in a
band, and different student showcases and concerts throughout the year.
Visit
www.traditionalmusicproject.com
for more information on class schedules, workshops and events.
Andrew Clark has been one of the Boston area's most in-demand freelance saxophonists since he graduated from the Berklee College of Music in 1987. He has performed and/or recorded with the who's who of National and Regional acts, including Gary US Bonds, The Coasters, John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown Band, James Montgomery, Peter Wolf, Tom Hamilton and Galactic to name a few. Since 1995, Andrew has written regularly for Saxophone Journal and produced four master class CDs: CD 1 about the Akai Electric Wind Instrument for the January 2006 issue, CD 2 was a Microphone Technology CD for the March 2004 issue, CD 3 was a master class CD with Sax Gordon Beadle for the March 2002 issue and CD 4 was on playing blues and rock and roll saxophone for the Sept 1999 issue and recorded a children's CD for Dorn Publications in 1998. In addition to these Andrew has released two CDs under his name.
Learn more about Andrew by visiting his website, here.
John Fugarino received his Bachelor of Music from the University of Wisconsin, Madison. He then attended the New England Conservatory of Music and earned a Masters in Music Composition. John has performed and taught trumpet in both the classical and jazz idioms. Has performed a wide range of music including Orchestral,Jazz,Rhythm and Blues, Free Form Improvisation and Microtonal Music. Currently John can be seen playing his own jazz compositions and lead trumpet with "The Hornzone" an R&B/ Funk band.John is a music teacher at the Butler Middle School where he teaches in the Midi-Music Lab and directs the school Jazz Ensemble. Trumpet recordings are on the Lyra Ohm label and Zoning Records. Orchestral music recorded by the Radio and Television Orchestra of Bratislava.
Yahuba is a native of Boston, with cultural and family roots in Puerto Rico. His instruments include congas, tenor saxophone, timbales, bongo, assorted latin percussion, trap drums and vocals. Yahuba was born into music and attended the University of Massachusetts and Berklee College of Music. His father and uncle were founding members of the legendary Puerto Rican Nueva Trova pioneers: Haciendo Punto en Otro Son. His mother ran the light show for the band and this became the soil he planted his roots in at a very young age.
Yahuba has been performing in one way or another his entire life. Currently, he frequents the stage with many bands and has been teaching private percussion lessons for 5 years. Over the past decade, Yahuba has been visiting schools in New England teaching workshops on Puerto Rican as well as Caribbean music and culture.
Learn more about Yahuba by visiting his website, here.
Picture yourself in the
mountains of Appalachia. Now imagine the sweet sounding music that goes
naturally with this setting. Dulcimer, as translated "sweet song," may be the
instrument for you. The Real School of Music is proud to offer you
opportunities to learn how to play dulcimer - an American folk instrument with
its origin dating back several hundred years.
At
Real School, we give you unique lessons for this unique instrument. You'll
learn from dedicated groups of traditional musicians and be exposed to a wide
range of folk and popular music and artists. You'll have solid music
fundamentals integrating melody and rhythm as well as understanding and
honoring the deep American roots of this fine instrument.
We
also offer many opportunities for you to develop your skills and love in
American roots-based music - clinics and instrument-specific workshops and
concerts from professionals, jam session and band scrambles with other
musicians, and different showcases and concerts throughout the year.
Visit
www.traditionalmusicproject.com
for more information on class schedules, workshops and events.
You can't play the ukulele
without having fun. The same should apply to learning how to play the uke. At
Real School, we make sure our ukelele lessons are fun by teaching what many
consider to be the most fun American stringed instrument in creative and
exciting ways. Kids or seniors, beginners or advanced - we offer you private
and group ukulele lessons where you have freedom to play your favorite songs
and opportunities to jam with other students.
Our
instructors will teach you everything from the fundamentals of tone production
to different strumming techniques. You'll also study Tin Pan Alley composers
like Irving Berlin and George Gershwin up through The Beatles and modern pop
performers like Jason Mraz and Greg Hawkes of the Cars. And you get access to
clinics, technique specific workshops and concerts by world-renowned musicians,
opportunities to jam with other musicians and perform on stage in student
showcases on stage in our Real Room and other public venues in the greater
Boston area.
In
addition, you'll have access to clinics, technique specific workshops and
concerts by world renowned musicians plus opportunities to jam with other
musicians and perform on stage in student showcases on stage in our Real Room
and other public venues in the greater Boston area.
Visit
www.traditionalmusicproject.com
for more information on class schedules, workshops and events.
Not many places teach the
Bouzouki. But at the Real School of Music we offer bouzouki lessons that are as
fun and exciting as the instrument itself. A Greek descendant of the long
necked lutes introduced into Irish music in the 1960s, the "zouk", as
it's called, with its delicate timbre and modal flavor, is now commonly found
at many tradtional Irish music sessions in the Boston area.
At
Real School, you'll take bouzouki lessons with our dedicated music instructors
who have years of experiences playing in their own bands and performing across
U.S. and other continents. We cover all the basic skills to start playing the
zouk and specific techniques including strummed and arpeggiated"cross
picking" styles. Our instructors will also build up your confidence until
you're able to jam with other musicians in a band.
Apart
from learning in classrooms, you'll also have fun experiencing clinics and
instrument-specific workshops we host throughout the year. Also, enjoy and
participate in concerts from professional Bouzouki players, jam sessions with
other musicians in bands, and different student showcases and concerts in the
Greater Boston area.
Visit
www.traditionalmusicproject.com
for more information on class schedules, workshops and events.
At the
Real School of Music, we offer a contemporary approach to keyboard and
synthesis lessons. It all starts with giving you the freedom to choose the
songs that you want to learn, and supporting you with specific techniques to
realize your musical ability. Whether you're a kid or an adult, beginner or
advanced, our keyboard lessons focus on finding the instructor and method that
best fits your musical style. This not only makes each lesson more productive,
it also makes it more fun while you learn keyboard theory, sight reading, ear
training, improvisation techniques and song writing techniques.
You can
also choose to take synthesis lessons at the Real School of Music that teach
you how to create music that is uniquely your own. It all begins with learning
the terminology and signal flow. From there we teach you the basic instruments
and then we integrate your knowledge into music composition and mixing. You'll
also get hands-on experience with software that you can use at home or with a
digital workstation.
As your
skills improve, you can play in bands with other students, perform live on our
Real Room stage and even play live shows at other public venues throughout
greater Boston. You can also record your demo in our professional recording
studio.Come experience keyboard and
synthesis lessons at Real School by scheduling a free trial lesson today.
(For children under five years
old, please check out our RealKids Early Childhood Music Program)
It takes only six weeks to make your dream of recording
music come true. Take Intro to Recording lessons at the Real School of Music
where our professional recording engineers teach you how to produce your own
multi-track digital recordings. You'll learn everything you need to know for
cutting and editing tracks, gain knowledge of studio software and you'll be
able start recording your music at home or in-studio.
Join Real School and you'll also benefit from our
state-of-art facility; comfortable lounge, and free wifi. You'll also gain
access to our clinics and workshops and enjoy student showcases and concerts
in our Real Room.
Check out ourIntro to Recording program for more information on class descriptions, pricing, and schedule.
Join Real School's Rich Podgur, Chad Maggs, and Tim
Bongiovanni in a six week songwriting program where students will familiarize
themselves with the art of song composition, lyric writing, arranging and
recording.
In these hour and a half classes, the first 45
minutes will be spent with Rich Podgur where students will explore elements of
composition such as form, structure, chorus, refrain, chord progressions,
harmonic movement, styles, melody, use of harmony vocals, and dynamics. Also
included will be lyric writing techniques such as meter, various rhyme schemes,
use of metaphor, and economy of words. Weekly lyric and songwriting assignments
will be given and many songs will be written.
The following 45 minutes will be spent with Chad
Maggs and Tim Bongiavanni in an introductory course to Digital Recording where
students will realize their song ideas through recording techniques, drum
loops, and MIDI instruments. All songs will be recorded using the Real Schools
recording facility. Student must bring a laptop (either Mac or PC), guitar, a binder,
manuscript paper, and a pencil.
Why practice at home - by yourself - when you can be jamming in your very own band? The Real School of Music believes that nobody learns an instrument just to sit at home and play alone. So we have created programs that allow musicians of all ages to play in bands, even if they aren't participating in lessons. Our instructors help match you up with a band that fits your musical style and skill level and work with you to turn your individual skill into a tight, musical unit.We offer:-Opportunities to write songs together with your band
members and perform live on stage in front of friends, family and fans
-Access to clinics, workshops and master classes from
faculty and guestartists
-First dibs on special concerts and events in our
Real Room concert hall
-Free run of our campus and rehearsal space,
recording studio, concertstage - even a lounge for hanging out
-Discounts on musical instruments and accessoriesVisitReal School Live!for class descriptions, pricing, and schedule.
Looking for the best start for your little one's
musical journey? There's no better way than RealKids, our fun-filled Early
Childhood Music program taught by highly trained music educator and
professional musician, Rich Podgur.These interactive classes are based on the teaching philosophy of
Orff-Schulwerk, in which children learn music through activities they love:
instrument playing, singing, rhyme chanting, beat keeping, clapping, and
dancing.We offer:
- Age-specific classes designed for children from the
ages of three months to nine
- A deeper bonding opportunity for parents and
caregivers
- Music learning in a safe, non-competitive
environment.
-First dibs on special concerts and events in our
Real Room concert hall
-Free run of our campus and rehearsal space,
recording studio, concert stage - even a lounge for hanging outVisit RealKids for class descriptions, pricing, and schedule.
RealJams Academy is better than a summer camp! This
week-long, full-day (9AM - 4PM) summer music program will immerse you in music
that matters to you.You'll be able to join a band, write and record your
original songs and perform on stage in our Real Room concert venue - under the expert guidance of Real School
instructors.Whether you're interested in live performance, song
writing, digital recording, or musical theater, we've got you covered!We offer:
- Total
access to our recording studio, lesson rooms, practice space, performance hall - every inch of our unique music school
- Opportunity to shoot a music video with your band
members
- Learn from music industry experts
-New! RealJams for Juniors - week long, half day (9
AM - Noon) sessions for ages 7-9Visit RealJams for class descriptions, pricing, and schedule.
Expose your children to music in fun and interactive
ways with the Real School 4 Home School music program. These 16 week sessions
are specifically designed to address the unique needs of home school families
and to provide your children with a
well-rounded music education. This program also incorporates our design-your-own approach that allows your
children to choose the classes that match their interests from instrument
specific classes to vocal ensembles. All classes are presented by age and
taught by certified instructors who are also professional musicians.
We offer:
-Age-appropriate classes for infants to the age of
eighteen
- Opportunities to join bands and ensembles, write
original music, and perform live shows.
- Access to various clinics, workshops and master
classes by faculty and guestartists.
- Special offers for concerts in our Real Room
concert hall and at venues around greater-Boston.
- Free run of our campus and rehearsal space,
recording studio, concert stage - even a lounge for hanging out
- Discounts on musical instruments and accessoriesVisit Real School 4 Home School for class descriptions, pricing, and schedule.
After spending his early years studying classical piano, Gavin made the switch to drums.
Building on a Bachelor's Degree from Berklee College of Music, Gavin founded the band Karate, which went on to record seven full-length albums and a number of EPs and singles. Throughout its 12 year run, Karate played well over 600 shows across US, Europe, and Japan,
Gavin has also toured the world as drummer for The Swirlies, Ted Leo and the Pharmacists, Beat Circus, Cul de Sac and Glorytellers.
In addition to touring as a first-call drummer, Gavin works as a professional drum instructor and served as Director of Powerchord Academy – a premier overnight music camp, where he trained staff, coordinated students, managed seminars and coordinated live shows, video shoots and recording sessions.
Gavin's expertise in planning and managing music camps provides Real School with the in-house experience needed to make Real Jams Academy the unique, exciting music experience it is.
*Leanne is currently touring Europe and the Middle East. We expect her to return to Real School at the conclusion of her travels.
Leanne has been singing as long as she could walk. She ultimately turned that lifelong love into a Bachelor's Degree in Professional Vocal Music from Berklee College of Music.
Prior to Berklee, Leanne received classical, conservatory training from world-renowned musicians and artists. Leanne is a Cultural Arts Festival Winner and has received a BEST Music Scholarship Award.
Her vast performing experience includes A Cappella Ensemble, a stint as Adelphi University's Matriculation Singer, front woman in professional rock band, Kokopelli, and currently fronts several acts, including Boston industrial/electronic band, "Ground To Dust."
Leanne draws from a range of contemporary influences in metal, rock, pop, folk and musical theater, and is always ready to share her dynamic views and diverse background with aspiring students.
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