MVM students performing at Holocene in December 2017

FALL CLASSES AT MVM STUDIOS

Enrollment for fall classes is now open!

 

All classes focus on personal and musical development, songwriting, recording, and performing, culminating in a final live performance at Holocene on December 16th. 

Classes take place at MVM Studios: 3520 SE Yamhill St, Portland, OR 97214

 *No classes during the week of November 19-23*

**Dress rehearsal (all programs) for showcase to be held on December 14th**

 Class descriptions below!

PRE-AMP I & II

Ages 9-14

Mondays, October 15-December 10

4:30-6:00pm (Pre-AMP I) / 6:30-8:00pm (Pre-AMP II)

Pre-AMP I is a weekly mentorship program. An audition is required unless you are a previous student of Pre-AMP I.

Audition requirements: perform a song (an original or cover) and be prepared to jam with our staff.

Pre-AMP II is a weekly mentorship program for students with or without previous musical experience. Class will be split into two groups: 9-11 year olds and 12-14 year olds.

AMP

Ages 14-17

Tuesdays, October 16-December 11

6:00-8:00pm

In AMP (Artist Mentorship Program), participants meet weekly to collaborate, write, record, and further explore musical concepts with peers and professional working musicians.

Students interested in AMP must complete an interview and audition with instructors in order to enroll in the class. Please email luke@myvoicemusic.org for more information.

TRANSITIONS

Ages 18-24

Wednesdays, October 17-December 12

4:30-6:30pm

This program is for young adults to further explore their artistic development. Participants meet weekly to collaborate, write, record, and explore musical concepts with peers and professional working musicians.

HIP-HOP LAB

Ages 14-17

Fridays, October 19-December 14

4:30-6:30pm

A hands-on class where youth will have an opportunity to learn how to make beats, write and record, and freestyle. Students will work alongside local musicians in order to achieve their artist and musical goals.

RECORDING SESSIONS

All ages

By appointment & request.

Take advantage of MVM’s studio and the expertise of our staff to record your songs in a professional creative space! Includes engineer. Email luke@myvoicemusic.org for information.

 

All classes are FREE with our Play It Forward scholarship program. MVM will not turn any youth away for financial reasons. To inquire about Play It Forward scholarships, please email monica@myvoicemusic.org.