MUSIC INSTRUCTION: Group and Private Lessons
Summer 2008

Private lessons on guitar, dobro, bass, drums, dulcimer, piano, voice, banjo, mandolin and violin. Scroll down through this page or you can use these quick links to jump to lessons.

Wouldn't it be great if singing was easier? Well, it can be, but many singers put off getting the training they need until it's too late because they mistakenly think it will cause them to lose the “emotional connection”. Wrong! Do what the pros do. Learn the secrets to developing killer one, enviable range, awesome power & stamina…without ruining your voice.

The brainchild of Michael Rocchio & Jamie Vendera, “The Rock Singer's Workshop” is a unique merger of tried and true, age old, proven vocal techniques with 21st century vocal techniques and styles. In “The Rock Singer's Workshop” you will learn fundamental skills used by the industry's top performers. But, that's not all. You'll put your new skills to immediate use as you're coached by Rock & Jamie to perfect the song you chose to work on.

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Introducing a new series of classes at Fazio’s...Jazz Workshop; Classic Albums. Each 8-week session will be devoted to learning all the songs from one classic Rock, Pop, Jazz, Blues, or Fusion LP. We’ll examine how to apply these songs to an instrumental jazz setting and work with extended improvisations based on these great tunes. All instruments welcome. For ages 16 and up.

Join us for our second classic album: Dark Side of the Moon by Pink Floyd - August 21 through October 9, 2008!

Rock Band program for guitarists, vocalists, bassists, keyboardists, and drummers between the ages of 9 and 17. Each student enrolled will need to schedule a short evaluation with one of our instructors during the week of August 18, 2008. After evaluations, each student will be placed into a band according to his/her skill level, style preferences, and schedule restrictions. Students can also specify if they have friends in the Rock U program that they'd like to play in a band with.

All bands will have one 90 minute rehearsal on the same day/time for the 10-week session. Each band will have a Fazio's instructor who will act as the bandleader and coach. Emphasis will be placed on perfecting each performance, band promotion, songwriting, and more. Students will be provided with written parts and recordings for the songs they choose to perform. We will also schedule some bonus events for Rock U students throughout the session.

Full rehearsals will begin the week of August 25, 2008

Variable rehearsal times will be:

Mondays: 5 PM
Wednesdays: 6PM
Thursdays: 5 PM
Fridays: 5 PM
Saturdays: 3 PM

Each of the above rehearsal times will be able to have 2 bands rehearse at the same time.

Tentative date for Rock U Concert is Saturday November 1, 2008(location TBA)

Fee: $299 per student for 10-week sesson

Eight week course created especially for young beginners. A great way to get started playing guitar. We'll make it easy and fun while making sure the kids learn correct technique so there'll be no limit how far they can progress. Materials: Your own instrument (rentals available) and (optional) a tuner. A text book (title TBD) will be required ($8-$12).

Eight week course created especially for young beginners. A great way to get started playing guitar. We'll make it easy and fun while making sure the kids learn correct technique so there'll be no limit how far they can progress. Materials: Your own instrument (rentals available) and (optional) a tuner. A text book (title TBD) will be required ($8-$12).

If you're an adult (16+) and have always wanted to try your hand at guitar, this is the class for you. No previous music making experience needed. We'll assume everyone is starting from scratch and so we'll go as slowly as necessary. We promise to keep things light and fun, while you are learning all about your guitar and how to form and strum easy chords. We'll provide simple song sheets and other materials we've created especially for GUITAR 101 – which is only offered here at Fazio's. Most importantly we'll make sure you have a great time and meet some nice new musical friends.

It's a Jam - It's a Class...It's BOTH!

Everyone (Beginning through advanced) Welcome.
Bring your favorite folk, bluegrass or country tunes to share with the group. We'll work on them together until they sound great. All folk instruments, (and electric basses) and singers welcome.

Beginning players like JamClass because...
1. You'll find the group really supportive. No pressure. You can take your time to get up to speed on the tunes and on your instrument...
2. We focus on tunes with easy chords, so almost anyone can play them.
3. You learn how to use your instrument in a jamming circle setting.
4. You make lots of new musical friends to jam with outside of class.
5. You'll take home a bunch of chord/lyric charts to new tunes every week.
6. Troy will help you improve your instrumental technique.
7. You'll get to play with some excellent singers and players.

Advanced players like JamClass because...
8. Every tune offers an opportunity to showcase your soloing.
9. You polish your skills in backing singers on all kinds of tunes and styles.
10. You'll pick up new hot licks from troy and the other soloists.
11. You'll meet other good players to invite to your home jams.
12. New to soloing? Troy will help you transition from playing mostly rhythm to taking lead breaks.
13. Perfect place to try out new tunes, including your own originals. Lots of our players get their start songwriting in our Monday JamClass.

Come when you can - It's OK to miss a class!
JamClass is perfect if you might miss class now and then. Each week's JamClass is free-standing. Sign up for a package of eight, 80-minute class admissions for $96. Then, come when you can. It's OK to miss a couple classes. Buy more when you've used your eight “tickets”.

Pricing: Acoustic JamClass Card: $96 for 8 Classes: attend the JamClass whenever you can on Monday nights. We'll keep a card on file under your name to keep track of number of classes attended. When you are close to the end of your card, we'll let you know that it's time to renew.

SPECIAL OFFER!! Enroll by June 15, 2008 and get 2 FREE Classes!

After June 15, 2008....
Trial Pack: 2 Classes for $24 (We'll load a card with this cash value....if the jammer wants to keep going, he/she must re-load card for $96).

Ask about our "Free Trial Class" for first-timers!
Mondays 7:00pm-8:20pm Year 'Round (except holidays)

8-week class focusing on the ins and outs of the music recording process. Students will get instruction and hands-on experience in the following areas: microphone choices and placement, mixing, overdubbing, recording studio performance, punch-in's, production ideas, and much more from one of our experienced professional recording engineers. Class will be structured around digital formats using Sonar recording software by Cakewalk. Students will benefit from having their own copies of the full version or the LE version of Sonar as these recordings can be shared via email and added to outside of class. These software packages as well as Audio and MIDI interfaces are available here at Fazio's with special pricing for anyone enrolled in the 'In the Studio' class.

During each 8-week session, we'll concentrate on recording new versions of classic songs from one specific artist or band.

Students should be prepared to play and/or sing for the recordings made during these classes. All styles, levels, and instruments are welcome. Students will need to bring their instruments. For percussionists, a drum set will be provided. All students will be provided with CD's and/or MP3's of each finished project.

SPECIAL PROMOTION!! Purchase the Edirol UA-25 USB Audio and MIDI Interface (necessary for Sonar software) and receive Sonar LE software free!!