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Reeves Downtown School of Music



Adult Class

"Making A Scene" Teen/Adult Acting Class

$75

with Kaitlyne Colbert

Calendar Jan 7, 2025 at 7 pm, runs for 4 weeks

The new year is the perfect time to work on improving your skills as an actor or try something new if you have always wanted to be on stage.  In this four week class, we will be delving into monologues, and scene work.  Please come prepared for the first class with a 1-2 minute monologue you would like to work on.  Below, I am listing some resources for finding free  monologues if you are unsure where to start.  

 https://www.backstage.com/monologues/contemporary/

 https://www.monologuearchive.com/

 

Please email info@reevesmusic.org with any accessibility requests upon registration, and with general questions. Full refunds minus processing fees are available up to one week before class begins only. Payment plans and scholarships are available—feel free to register and select “Pay by check,” then email us for specifics. Want to sponsor another student? Your tax-deductible donation can help fund scholarships and make music classes accessible to all! 

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Guitar Level 1

$180

with James Brickey

Calendar Feb 3, 2025 at 5:30 pm, runs for 13 weeks

Students with little or no guitar experience can learn the fundamentals of finger positioning, chords, strumming, picking, and more in this fun group guitar class! This is considered an adult level class, but teen students are welcome as long as they can participate at an adult level.

Please email info@reevesmusic.org with any accessibility requests upon registration, and with general questions. Full refunds minus processing fees are available up to one week before class begins only. Payment plans and scholarships are available—feel free to register and select “Pay by check,” then email us for specifics. Want to sponsor another student? Your tax-deductible donation can help fund scholarships and make music classes accessible to all!

REQUIRED MATERIALS: Six-string acoustic guitar (or electric with small portable amp), notebook, pencil, recording device (such as a smart phone)

Please note: 

This is a 12-week class taught over 13 weeks.

First class: February 3, Spring Break: March 10, Last Class: April 28

Tentative Final Concert Date: May 6

Payment plan available: $25 deposit plus 5 payments of $25.00, paid weekly. Final payment of $30.00.

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Southern Rock & Country

$180

with Eli Billings

Calendar Feb 3, 2025 at 6:30 pm, runs for 13 weeks

Students with some music experience are welcome in this new class with Eli Billings. Play along with other musicians, or just sing, as you learn the basic chords and structures behind your favorite Southern Rock and Country hits. This is an adult level class, though younger students may attend with permission from the instructor.

Please email info@reevesmusic.org with any accessibility requests upon registration, and with general questions or concerns about whether this class is a good fit.

Full refunds minus processing fees are available up to one week before class begins only. Payment plans and scholarships are available—feel free to register and select “Pay by check,” then email us for specifics. Want to sponsor another student? Your tax-deductible donation can help fund scholarships and make music classes accessible to all!

REQUIRED MATERIALS: Instrument of choice (or none), notebook, pencil, recording device (such as a smart phone)

PREREQUISITES: Fundamental knowledge of your instrument of choice (advanced beginner to intermediate level) and knowledge of basic chords and strumming patterns.

 

Please note: 

This is a 12-week class taught over 13 weeks.

First class: February 3, Spring Break: March 10, Last Class: April 28

Tentative Final Concert Date: May 6

Payment plan available: $25 deposit plus 2 payments of $77.50, paid every four weeks.

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Famous Duos

$180

with Meredith Wilkerson

Calendar Feb 4, 2025 at 5 pm, runs for 13 weeks

Join Meredith Wilkerson as she guides students through some of Country and Bluegrass' famous duos like Dolly and Porter, The Louvin Brothers, and Jim and Jesse Reynolds and folk duos like Simon & Garfunkel. Learn the harmonies, instrumentations, and humor that made these duos so great.

Bring your instrument and learn to play each song, or simply join in with the singing. 

This is an adult level class, designed for students age 13 and up. 

What to bring: Instrument of choice, notebook and/or recording device, water.

Prerequisites: None.

Please note: 

This is a 12-week class taught over 13 weeks.

First class: February 4, Spring Break: March 11, Last Class: April 29

Tentative Final Concert Date: May 6

 

Payment plan available: $25 deposit plus 5 payments of $25.00, paid weekly. Final payment of $30.00.

Song Structure Deep Dive

$180

with Josh Casstevens

Calendar Feb 4, 2025 at 5:30 pm, runs for 13 weeks

Students with some music experience are welcome in this class with Reeves House Band lead guitarist Josh Casstevens. Combine music theory, musicianship, technique, and more to listen to and break apart a different iconic song each week, learning why we love it, and what makes it have such a lasting impact.

This is an adult level class, ages 16+ only. Students are welcome to repeat this class or start new any term.

Please email info@reevesmusic.org with any accessibility requests upon registration, and with general questions or concerns about whether this class is a good fit.

Full refunds minus processing fees are available up to one week before class begins only. Payment plans and scholarships are available—feel free to register and select “Pay by check,” then email us for specifics. Want to sponsor another student? Your tax-deductible donation can help fund scholarships and make music classes accessible to all!

REQUIRED MATERIALS: Instrument of choice (or none), notebook, pencil, recording device (such as a smart phone)

Please note: 

This is a 12-week class taught over 13 weeks.

First class: February 4, Spring Break: March 11, Last Class: April 29

Tentative Final Concert Date: May 6

Payment plan available: $25 deposit plus 5 payments of $25.00, paid weekly. Final payment of $30.00.

Songwriting - Finding the Lyrics

$180

with Tommy Jackson

Calendar Feb 4, 2025 at 5:30 pm, runs for 13 weeks

Learn the fundamentals of songwriting and structure, or continue your songwriting journey, in this exciting twelve-week course! Proficiency in an instrument of choice is strongly encouraged, but not required. This session will focus more on lyrics and lyricism. 

Songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and Reeves House Bandleader Tommy Jackson brings his storied creative expertise to this class.

This is an adult level course, though younger students may attend if they show a strong interest and have parent or guardian permission. Please note that fellow students' songs may contain adult language or content.

Please email info@reevesmusic.org with any accessibility requests upon registration, and with general questions. Full refunds minus processing fees are available up to one week before class begins only. Payment plans and scholarships are available—feel free to register and select “Pay by check,” then email us for specifics. Want to sponsor another student? Your tax-deductible donation can help fund scholarships and make music classes accessible to all!

Class Requirements: Notebook & pen or pencil, proficiency in an instrument, recording device.

**PLEASE NOTE: This class will be held at an alternate location owned by the Reeves Theater: 125 West Depot Alley (block building behind the Reeves)**

Please note: 

This is a 12-week class taught over 13 weeks.

First class: February 4, Spring Break: March 11, Last Class: April 29

Tentative Final Concert Date: May 6

Payment plan available: $25 deposit plus 5 payments of $25.00, paid weekly. Final payment of $30.00.

'90s Rock Exploration

$180

with James Brickey

Calendar Feb 4, 2025 at 5:45 pm, runs for 13 weeks

Students with some music experience are welcome in this new class with James Brickey. Play along with other musicians, or just sing, as you learn the basic chords and structures behind your favorite '90s hits. This is an adult level class, though younger students may attend with permission from the instructor.

Please email info@reevesmusic.org with any accessibility requests upon registration, and with general questions or concerns about whether this class is a good fit.

Full refunds minus processing fees are available up to one week before class begins only. Payment plans and scholarships are available—feel free to register and select “Pay by check,” then email us for specifics. Want to sponsor another student? Your tax-deductible donation can help fund scholarships and make music classes accessible to all!

REQUIRED MATERIALS: Instrument of choice (or none), notebook, pencil, recording device (such as a smart phone)

PREREQUISITES: Fundamental knowledge of your instrument of choice (advanced beginner to intermediate level) and knowledge of basic chords and strumming patterns.

Please Note:

This is a 12-week class taught over 13 weeks.

First class: February 4, Spring Break: March 11, Last Class: April 29

Tentative Final Concert Date: May 6

Payment plan available: $25 deposit plus 3 payments of $40.00, paid monthly. Final payment of $35.00.

Music Recording

$180

with Tommy Jackson

Calendar Feb 4, 2025 at 6:45 pm, runs for 13 weeks

Learn the ins and outs of recording music in this exciting class, and leave the 12 week session with a completed recorded song of your own.

Songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and Reeves House Bandleader Tommy Jackson brings his storied creative expertise to this class.

This is an adult level course, though younger students may attend if they show a strong interest and have parent or guardian permission. 

Please email info@reevesmusic.org with any accessibility requests upon registration, and with general questions. Full refunds minus processing fees are available up to one week before class begins only. Payment plans and scholarships are available—feel free to register and select “Pay by check,” then email us for specifics. Want to sponsor another student? Your tax-deductible donation can help fund scholarships and make music classes accessible to all!

Class Requirements: Notebook & pen or pencil, proficiency in an instrument recommended, recording device. More items TBD.

**PLEASE NOTE: This class will be held at an alternate location owned by the Reeves Theater: 125 West Depot Alley (block building behind the Reeves)**

Please note: 

This is a 12-week class taught over 13 weeks.

First class: February 4, Spring Break: March 11, Last Class: April 29

Tentative Final Concert Date: May 6

Payment plan available: $25 deposit plus 5 payments of $25.00, paid weekly. Final payment of $30.00.




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