Private Coaching
In Person & Live Online Lessons Available
When considering Private Music coaching options there are two main ingredients that determine how fast and how well you will grow and evolve.
The Coach & The Facility
The Coach - It is fairly obvious that the quality of your music coach is very important when working towards the mastery of your instrument. What many people may not know is the MDM definition of a quality coach. To us, having a coach who has mastered their instrument and dedicated their life to music is only the beginning. To be a Modern Day Music Coach you need to have some very strong attributes. Our coaches not only exhibit tremendous talent in playing their instrument but they also have performing experience, as well as a multi dimensional training with their instrument. This means that our coaches have approached music from both the theoretical and applied perspectives. They have studied formal theory and they have also been professional performers in the music world. This gives our coaches many different approaches that they can use with the many types of students we encounter here at Modern Day Music.
One of the most important qualities that we look for is personality. A quality coach needs to be able to: motivate their students to do their best, inspire their students to continue to grow, and befriend their students to make learning music fun. Our coaches are role models and mentors. They are great people who our students look forward to seeing each week whether in person or remotely in a Live Online Video Lesson. In short, our coaches are awesome and they really make learning to play an instrument fun and rewarding.
The Facility - In order to evolve as a musician as efficiently as possible it really helps to have a learning environment that is clean, comfortable and inviting. MDM is where comfort meets education. We encourage you to stop in or try a Live Online Video Lesson and see for yourself what makes MDM so different from the alternatives. We are confident you will enjoy your experience.
MDM Coaches are available for Private Coaching Sessions on:
- Voice
- Piano/Keyboard
- Guitar/Bass/Ukulele
- Violin
- Drums/Percussion
- Songwriting
- NYSSMA
- Studio Recording
Our Private Coaching Sessions are scheduled every 30 minutes. In-Person and Live Online!
Monthly Tuition is $159 (This includes both 4 or 5 sessions per month depending on the month) $139 for additional instruments or family members and $129 for 4 or more enrollments. We are happy to be one of, if not the only, local music school who offers discounts! We also will never charge you a frivolous registration fee.
Give us a call today at 518-261-1920, send us an email by filling out our Request Info form, or stop by sometime to learn more!
Rock School 101
Our Group Band program...
- Rock
- Pop
- Country
- Alternative
The essence of our Rock School 101 program is the understanding that for a student to have the most fun and rewarding experience in music they must do more than just take lessons and practice. First of all, we think it only makes sense for a student to play the music they love and actually listen to, not music that they have no interest in. That just does not make sense to us and we feel is the major reason why many kids don't want to be a part of the music program a their school. Music education is very important in our children's lives and this program gives them another option.
Our program is a great supplement to a formal school concert band as an outlet to really express themselves and have fun, and even more so for those who do not have the time or desire to take an instrument at school. Second, being a part of a band and performing live at a show or recording in the studio with that band is a key factor to getting the most out of the music experience. At MDM we have made playing in your own band a reality. Rock School 101 students will get to play live on stage at a real club or record in a professional recording studio and most importantly, they will be playing the music they listen to and enjoy.
Here is how it works...
In RS101 you have a choice of Guitar, Bass, Drums, Keyboard or Voice. Some students may choose to be do more than one. For example, play guitar and sing. If you play something else, let us know! We are happy to add a sax or other horns if we can put together a band that can use them.
Students/players audition and if accepted are assigned to one of the Rock School Bands that practice for 1.5 hours every week with a coach. Having a rehearsal every week is a great way to continue progressing in a group setting, while honing your individual skills at home and via your private lessons in between rehearsals.
In Rock School 101 students learn the important fundamentals of working together as part of a band. There are also many life skills to be learned in this program.
Students in the Rock School 101 Program are always working towards an upcoming public performance or recording studio sessions. It's all about performing with your band!
In Rock School 101 LIVE you get:
- Structured Group Band Sessions for 1.5 hours each week for 9 weeks
- 1 Dress Rehearsal for 1 hour
- A Rock School Performance Show at the end of the session
Tuition: $330 for Members, $430 for Non-Members
In Rock School 101 STUDIO you get:
- Structured Group Band Sessions for 1.5 hours each week for 8 weeks
- One - 4 Hour Recording Session with coach/studio engineer
- One - 4 Hour Editing & Mix Session with coach/studio engineer
- (Additional editing/mixing will be included where needed)
- A link to the Final Mixes for Download
Tuition: $375 for Members, $450 for Non-Members
(Members = being enrolled in our Private Coaching program)
Contact us to see which version, Live or Studio, is currently running.
Rock School is a great way to make new friends and build camaraderie while learning to master your instrument. Nothing is more fun than playing with your band!
Give us a call today at 518-261-1920, send us an email by filling out our Request Info form, or stop by sometime to learn more!
Little Rockers
For the little ones who are 3-5 years old...
Open your child's eyes to the world of music!
Involve them with music in a positive way. At Modern Day Music your child will develop the proper musical foundation that will allow them to play and appreciate music for a lifetime. Using fun and exciting methods we focus on ear training, rhythm, singing and coordination. Each 30 minute group session will involve music, movement, fun games and even mini jam sessions!
Class activities and lessons include:
- Exploring percussion
- Rhythmic and movement improvisation
- Singing melodies and intervals
- Music History
- Recognition of musical symbols and notes
- Recognition through exposure to a variety of instruments
Research has shown that there is a positive connection between music education/performance and children’s memory, coordination, organization, communication skills, mathematic achievement, ability to read, tests results, and grades in school.
Tuition is $89. Little Rockers meets once per week for 6 weeks.
Start your child today and introduce them to a lifetime of music!
Give us a call today at 518-261-1920, send us an email by filling out our Request Info form, or stop by sometime to learn more!
Vocal Groups
Our 8 and 10 week Vocal Group programs are designed to give vocalists the opportunity to sing with other individuals and grow in their ear training, ability to harmonize, and to get a chance to perform in front of their family and friends or record in our recording studio!
The program is divided into students of two age groups, approx. 10-14 and 15 & up. Non-voice students, or individuals outside of MDM are welcome join as well.
(an audition may be required without a referral from an MDM voice coach)
Here is how it works...
Students are assigned to one of the vocal groups that practice for 1.5 hours every week with one or two coaches, depending on group size.
Students in the Vocal Group programs are always working towards an upcoming public performance or recording studio sessions and throughout the course will perfect a collection of arranged songs.
Acapella Track: Will give vocalists the opportunity to sing with other individuals and grow in their ear training, ability to harmonize and confidence in soloing. Students in the Acapella Group Program will leave with 2 or 3 custom arranged acapella songs that will be recorded in our professional studio or perform live. Throughout the program, students will grow in their choral skills, learn about the voice as an instrument, work on their ability to perform and practice musical teamwork.
Musical Theater Track: Will cover what goes into performing a musical theater group number. From learning solos and harmonies to creating sound as an ensemble, the Musical Theater Group will build 2 or 3 Broadway-style numbers from the ground up to record in our studio or perform live. Along the way, students will be taught common musical theater terms and facts that will give them a leg up in both the audition and rehearsal rooms.
ALL VOCAL GROUPS INCLUDE:
- Structured Group Sessions for 1.5 hours each week for 8 or 10 weeks
- All of the Rehearsals Specialized with 1 or 2 coaches
- The coaches will arrange and print all the parts for the chosen songs outside of rehearsal time
The Vocal Group LIVE programs ALSO include:
- A Group Performance Show at the end of the session (coincides with our Rock School Band show at a local club)
Tuition (8-weeks): $279 for Members, $329 for Non-Members
Tuition (10-weeks): $319 for Members, $369 for Non-Members
The Vocal Group STUDIO programs ALSO include:
- One - 4 Hour Recording Session with coach/studio engineer (by appt.)
- One - 2 Hour Editing & Mix Session with coach/studio engineer (by appt.)
- (Additional editing/mixing will be included where needed)
- A link to the Final Mixes of the 2 songs for Download
Tuition (8-weeks): $375 for Members, $450 for Non-Members
(Members = being enrolled in our Private Coaching program)
Contact us to see which version, Live or Studio, is currently running.
Vocal Groups are a great way to make new friends and build camaraderie while learning to master your voice.
Give us a call today at 518-261-1920, send us an email by filling out our Request Info form, or stop by sometime to learn more!
Songwriting
Our 8-week Songwriting program is divided into two programs.
Level 1, for those who:
- Have never written before
- Are seeking that "push" to break through the barriers of writer's block
- Would like to gain a basic understanding of Songwriting elements [ie song seeds, hook, melody, groove/riff, form (ABABC or AABA for example), harmonic languages, etc.]
Level 2 is for those who:
- Can accompany themselves on an instrument
- Are looking to eventually perform or record their songs
- Enjoy a good challenge to hold them accountable for continuing to write
- Are looking to break out of their comfort zones and venture into different styles of writing
Here is how it works...
Classes will be broken up into groups of 3-5 students per class, with 1.5 hours every week under the guidance of a coach/songwriter.
The goal of both levels is to end the session with at least one fully finished and polished original song. Level 2 would be challenged to write one song every week, with the same end goal of having one or more songs finalized and ready to possibly record or perform. Students would work together in each class to provide insight and feedback to help each other reach their songwriting goals.
In the Songwriting program you get:
- Structured Group Sessions for 1.5 hours each week for 8 weeks
Tuition: $249 for Members, $299 for Non-Members
(Members = being enrolled in our Private Coaching program)
Our Songwriting Workshop is a great way to hone in on skills you already have and learn new techniques to further your progress.
Songwriting is also avilable in Private Coaching sessions!
Give us a call today at 518-261-1920, send us an email by filling out our Request Info form, or stop by sometime to learn more!