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Whether you are just learning to play, or playing for a while and would like to improve your skills, we have a class for you. We Offer wide variety of classes with multiple levels of difficulty. Please select a class that you are willing to learn more about: -
Piano
Piano class is the most popular class among our students.Classes << Keyboard >>Children 4 to 6 years old
Our specialized method of teaching makes learning the piano very easy. Your children will learn to play piano and have fun at the same time. They will learn their finger numbers, simple times, and notation systems.
Your children will also learn fundamental theory of music, sight reading and music dictation. They will first learn using only one hand and progress to using both at the same time.
We have a collection of famous and favorite melodies that they will enjoy.
Children 7 to 12 years old
For these ages we have many methods. They learn how to:
- play using both hands
- Read treble & bass clefs
- perfect techniques and grow to have fast fingers
- play nice melodies and a variety of simple classic songs
Your children will also learn fundamental theory of music, sight reading, music dictation, and harmonizing melodies.
They will enjoy our ensemble (for experienced ones).
Teenagers 13 to 19 years old
More serious musicians are in this group of age.
They learn treble & bass clefs, different simple & compound time signatures, perfect techniques to perform major & minor scales, arpeggios & triad & 7th block & broken chords.
They play serious pop, traditional & classic famous songs from different well known composers.
They learn theory of music/sight reading in all simple & compound time signatures/harmonizing melodies/rhythm & melody dictation.
Adults (19+)
It's not too late. We know adults are very busy so we employ quick methods to teach them treble & bass clefs, different simple & compound time signatures, perfect techniques to perform major & 3 types of minor scales, arpeggios & triad & 7th block & broken chords with different positions.
They play serious pop, traditional & classic famous songs from different well known composers.
They learn theory of music/sight reading in all simple & compound time signatures/harmonizing melodies/write chord progression for a melody/rhythm, melody & harmony dictation/analyzing a harmony.
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Keyboard
Keyboard class will enable you to play with wide range of pitches and variety of styles.Piano << Acoustic Guitar >>Children 4 to 6 years old
We teach your children to play keyboard & have fun. We employ easy methods of learning and instruction during the sessions.
Your children willl learn their finger numbers, simple times, and notation system. They will start to play by one hand and progress to playing with both hands.
We have a collection of famous and favorite melodies that they will enjoy.
They will learn fundamental theory of music/sight reading, music dictation and one finger chords.
Children 7 to 12 years old
For these ages we have many methods with using different styles. They learn how to play with both hands.
We will teach them how to read treble clef, play chords, learn perfect techniques and train fast fingers.
Your children will play nice melodies as well as a variety of easy classic and popular songs.
They will learn fundamental theory of music/sight reading/music dictation/harmonizing melodies and they will join our ensemble (experienced ones).
Teenagers 13 to 19 years old
More serious musicians are in this group of age.
They will learn treble clef, different simple & compound time signatures, perfect techniques to perform major and minor scales, arpeggios, triad, 7th block and broken chords.
They play serious traditional, pop and classic famous songs from different well known composers by using keyboards styles.
Your teens will learn theory of music/sight reading in all simple and compound time signatures, harmonizing melodies, rhythm, melody dictation, and they join our ensemble (experienced ones).
Adults (19+)
You don't need to practice a lot because we use the best methods and techniques to make you a good musician in shortest time. Very serious musicians are in this group of age. They learn treble & bass clefs, different simple & compound time signatures, perfect techniques to perform major and 3 types of minor scales, arpeggios, triad, and 7th block chords with different positions.
They also play serious traditional, popular and classic famous songs from different well known composers. You will also learn how accompany a singer or musician. You will learn theory of music/sight reading in all simple and compound time signatures, harmonizing melodies, rhythm, melody dictation, and they join our ensemble (experienced ones).
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Acoustic Guitar
Acoustic Guitar class will enable you to master the methods of projecting sound produced by strings.Keyboard << Electric Guitar >>Acoustic Guitar plan for Children
Introduction to Guitar : Guitar Parts, Open Strings EADGBE, Frets 1-12, Playing Position, Body Posture, Right/Left Hand position · Hand Technique, Right hand, PIMA, Planting, rest/free stoke, strumming, picking, muting, Left Hand, Finger position/numbers, Wrist, thumb, Tuning by Ear & Tuner.
Chords : Chord symbols, root position, basic strumming/picking, rhythms, dynamics.
Scales : Warm up exercises, synchronize right hand with left hand, Chromatic, 1st Position, Up and down neck.
Theory : Note & rest values, dotted notes & rests, tie, legato, Note letter names by treble clef & ledger lines, common time signatures, dynamic signs.
Acoustic Guitar plan for Teenagers
Chords : Strumming/picking variation, syncopated strumming, · Power Chords note, Barre Chords, Major root in 6th /5th string, Minor root in 6th /5th string · Movable triads in CAGED form.
Scales : Single/double octave scales, fingerings, and exercises · Major scale Form (root in 6th), A Form (root in 5th), Minor Scales Form (root in 6th),A Form (root in 5th), Pentatonic form.
Classical : Ch. 5-6,Right hand exchange, Shifting, Staccato/rest stroke and 3 notes open string exercises · Recognizing arpeggiated chords.
Theory : Note & rest values, dotted notes & rests, tie, legato, Note letter names by treble clef & ledger lines, common time signatures, dynamic signs, intervals, Major scales and modes.
Acoustic Guitar plan for Adults
Chords : 7th Chord symbols and variations · 7th Chords with root in 6th and 5th string, Major 7ths, Dominant 7ths, Minor 7ths, Half diminished Fully Diminished.
Scales : Exercises, Improvisation, double octave, speed and accuracy, arpeggios · Major/Minor movable CAGED scales Form (root in 6th), C Form (root in 5th), Arpeggios note arpeggios note arpeggios.
Classical : Ch. 7-8, Reading notes on 4th /5th string, Modulations, Bringing out the melody, Legato technique and exercises, Ascending/descending, 16th notes, Open string exercises, Triplets, Ornamentation.
Theory : Note & rest values, dotted notes & rests, tie, legato, Note letter names by treble clef & ledger lines, common time signatures, dynamic signs, intervals, Major scales and modes.
Adults (Advanced)
Chords : Extended chords, inversions · Introduce 6th , 9th , suspended chords, Movable triads, Major, Minor, 7th Chord Inversions on strings 1-4, Major 7th, Dominant 7th, Minor 7th, Half diminished, Diminished.
Scales : Modes, Major/Minor, exercises, and improvisation · Modes, Dorian, Mixolydian, Lydian, Major/Minor movable CAGED, D form (root in the 4th string)
Rhythm : Various styles, challenging rhythms · Whole, half, quarter, 8th, 16th, Triplet ,Syncopation.
Classical : Ch. 9-10, Reading notes on 6th string, Appoggiaturas, Barring, Half/Full bar, Ornamentation, Trills · Harmonics, Natural, Octave (artificial), Repertoire development.
Contemporary : Transcribing, Improvising, Repertoire development.
Theory : Note & rest values, dotted notes & rests, tie, legato, Note letter names by treble clef & ledger lines, Intervals & inversions, common & compound time signatures, dynamic signs, Major/Minor scales and modes, coda phrases & signs.
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Electric Guitar
Electric Guitar class is designed to teach you guitar with amplifying equipment.Acoustic Guitar << Bass Guitar >>Electric Guitar plan for Children
Introduction to Guitar : Guitar Parts, Open Strings EADGBE, Frets 1-12, Playing Position, Body Posture, Right/Left Hand position · Hand Technique, Right hand, PIMA, Planting, rest/free stoke, strumming, picking, muting, Left Hand, Finger position/numbers, Wrist, thumb, Tuning by Ear & Tuner.
Chords : Chord symbols, root position, basic strumming/picking, rhythms, dynamics.
Scales : Warm up exercises, synchronize right hand with left hand, Chromatic, 1st Position, Up and down neck.
Theory : Note & rest values, dotted notes & rests, tie, legato, Note letter names by treble clef & ledger lines, common time signatures, dynamic signs.
Electric Guitar plan for Teenagers
Chords : Strumming/picking variation, syncopated strumming, · Power Chords note, Barre Chords, Major root in 6th /5th string, Minor root in 6th /5th string · Movable triads in CAGED form.
Scales : Single/double octave scales, fingerings, and exercises · Major scale Form (root in 6th), A Form (root in 5th), Minor Scales Form (root in 6th),A Form (root in 5th), Pentatonic form.
Classical : Ch. 5-6,Right hand exchange, Shifting, Staccato/rest stroke and 3 notes open string exercises · Recognizing arpeggiated chords.
Theory : Note & rest values, dotted notes & rests, tie, legato, Note letter names by treble clef & ledger lines, common time signatures, dynamic signs, intervals, Major scales and modes.
Electric Guitar plan for Adults
Chords : 7th Chord symbols and variations · 7th Chords with root in 6th and 5th string, Major 7ths, Dominant 7ths, Minor 7ths, Half diminished Fully Diminished.
Scales : Exercises, Improvisation, double octave, speed and accuracy, arpeggios · Major/Minor movable CAGED scales Form (root in 6th), C Form (root in 5th), Arpeggios note arpeggios note arpeggios.
Classical : Ch. 7-8, Reading notes on 4th /5th string, Modulations, Bringing out the melody, Legato technique and exercises, Ascending/descending, 16th notes, Open string exercises, Triplets, Ornamentation.
Theory : Note & rest values, dotted notes & rests, tie, legato, Note letter names by treble clef & ledger lines, common time signatures, dynamic signs, intervals, Major scales and modes.
Adults (Advanced)
Chords : Extended chords, inversions · Introduce 6th , 9th , suspended chords, Movable triads, Major, Minor, 7th Chord Inversions on strings 1-4, Major 7th, Dominant 7th, Minor 7th, Half diminished, Diminished.
Scales : Modes, Major/Minor, exercises, and improvisation · Modes, Dorian, Mixolydian, Lydian, Major/Minor movable CAGED, D form (root in the 4th string)
Rhythm : Various styles, challenging rhythms · Whole, half, quarter, 8th, 16th, Triplet ,Syncopation.
Classical : Ch. 9-10, Reading notes on 6th string, Appoggiaturas, Barring, Half/Full bar, Ornamentation, Trills · Harmonics, Natural, Octave (artificial), Repertoire development.
Contemporary : Transcribing, Improvising, Repertoire development.
Theory : Note & rest values, dotted notes & rests, tie, legato, Note letter names by treble clef & ledger lines, Intervals & inversions, common & compound time signatures, dynamic signs, Major/Minor scales and modes, coda phrases & signs.
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Bass Guitar
Electric Guitar << Drums / Percussion >>
The Bass Guitar Lessons is the first program of its kind designed specifically for the contemporary, pop rock, .... electric bassist.
With a world-class teaching staff of professional bassists, Melody Intl. Music School provides an environment where knowledge and experience meet to help you discover your unique style of playing.
Learn the technical skills and gain the playing experience to handle any style from funk to rock, jazz, Latin, R&B and more.
At Melody Intl. Music School, you have performing opportunities unmatched by any bass school in the world, and the success of Melody Intl. Music School's methods are proven by the number of well known grads anchoring rhythm sections around the world. -
Drums / Percussion
Don't worry you don't need to have a drum set to start!!Bass Guitar << Violin / Viola >>
You can start to play drums with a simple pad.Drums & Percussion plan for Children
Technique : 10 techniques & correct sticking on pad or drum set.
Lesson : Basic chart reading for snare drum & all toms.
Solo : learning 10 different rhythms in common time signatures, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, Playing standard styles: March, Waltz, Disco, Slow Rock by pedal, snare drum & Hi hat.
Performance : Join Melody International Music School's children's band.
Drums & Percussion plan for Teenagers
Technique : 1/8, 1/16, 1/32, warm-ups on snare drum, hi hat, pedal, symbals & toms.
Lesson : Styles in Different simple & compound time signatures.
Solo : Developing Basic solo's for drums, playing funk, Jazz, Rock.
Optional : Armenian, Persian, Middle Eastern, Arabic styles.
Performance : Join Melody Music Schools youths band.
Drums & Percussion plan for Adults/Advanced
Technique : 1/8,1/16,1/32,triplets, warm-ups on snare drum, hi hat,pedal,symbals & toms.
Lesson : Styles in Different simple & compound time signatures.
Solo : Developing Basic solo's for drums, playing Pop beat, half beat, Rock 6/8, 60's Rock, Jazz, Bossanova, Slow Rock, SlowWaltz, jazz, Waltz, Foxtrot, Salsa, Mambo, Reggae, Pasodoble, Disco 70, 80's Dance, Country, Swing/4 Swing, Polka, March.
Optional : Armenian, Persian, Middle Eastern, Arabic styles.
Performance : Join Melody Music Schools Professional band.
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Violin / Viola
Drums / Percussion << Wind Instruments >>Children and Teenagers
Introductory Lessons : Your children possess knowledge of taking care of the instrument, the parts of the instrument, correct posture, holding the violin correct bow tension, and establishing proper bow hold. We will also teach reading in treble clef and playing melodies in simple time signatures.
Technique : · Proper placement of the bow on the string at the proper contact point · Ability to draw a straight bow with an even bow speed · Establishing the basic arm levels · Correct positioning of the left hand and fingers · Rhythm and bowing with quarter note, half note, sixteenth note, and eight note values · Detache (legato) · Knowledge of quarter note and half-note rests, bow lifts & more...
Theory : Note & rest values, dotted notes & rests, tie, legato, Note letter names by treble clef & ledger lines, common time signatures, dynamic signs, intervals, Major scales and modes, symbols for the down and up bow.
Recital :Simple melodies and folk tunes based on introductory finger patterns
Student encouraged composing melodies based on rhythms and finger patterns learned.Adults
Tone Production : Playing piano and forte dynamics, Preliminary vibrato motions, Demonstrates a proper tone.
Rhythm and Bowing : Accents, Hooked bowing, Staccato, Slurs, Scales: F, B flat, E flat.
Theory : Explanation of the construction of a scale, recognizing whole and half steps, symbols for dynamics, accents, fermatas and terminology for tempos.
Recital : Song selections from Suzuki Book I or song selections based around the students' preference.
Example of Tutorials : Franz Wohlfahrt-Easiest Elementary Method, Harvey Whistler-Scales in the First Position, Ottakar Sevcik, Violin Method for Beginners, Op. 6, Part 1 Ottakar Sevcik, School of Bowing Technique, Part I Suzuki, Book I.
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Wind Instruments
Violin / Viola << Traditional Instruments >>
Individual instruction in the classical study of Flute, Clarinet, Sax. Private lesson each week with experienced instructors.
Instructor Introduces the instrument teach the warm ups and technics. Students learn how to play the instrument with classical, contemporary and modern music like Blues, Jazz and etc.
Emphasis on techniques, repertoire and performance skills with classical, contemporary music, required performance.
Recommended enrollment in Music theory and sight reading lessons.
All sessions are private one on one, if requires we have semi private lessons for 3-4 students of same level.Flute Class
Flute Lessons You will learn: · Breath control without getting dizzy · Tone production, making a clear sound · Counting Rhythms, note values and how many counts each note recieves · Reading Music, learning the staff, treble and bass · Playing Melodies & more...
Clarinet Class
Clarinet Lessons You will learn: · The parts of the clarinet · About the reed and ligature · Embouchure · Breath control · Reading Music · Rudiments of music · Tempo expressions · How to play melodies in various keys & more...
Saxophone Class
Saxophone Lessons You will learn: · The different types of saxophones, Alto, Tenor, and Bass · How to develop lip muscles · Proper use of the tongue · How to develop tone · Reading music notation · Playing scales, arpeggios · Playing Melodies & more...
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Traditional Instruments
Wind Instruments << Singing / Voice Training >>
Individual instruction of Traditional Instruments like Duduk, Santur, Daf, Zarb, Kamanche, Ney.
Private lesson each week with an experienced instructors. Instructor trains Students to read and play ethnic classical musics, and trains student's musical earing . Students learn how to improvise and learn ethnic and classical technics of the instruments theoricly and parcticaly.
Emphasis on techniques, repertoire and performance skills with classical,contemporary songs. Talented students join the orchetsra and learn how to play in a music band.
Recommended enrollment in sight reading lessons.
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Singing / Voice Training
Traditional Instruments <<Vocal
Individual instruction in the classical study of voice. private lesson each week with an experienced instructors. Instructor trains the voice and earing, singing intervals and scales. Emphasis on techniques, repertoire and performance skills with classica, contemporary songs, Required performance.
Recommended enrollment in piano/keyboard/guitar lessons.Group Lessons
Join our group lessons for theory/sight reading/sight singing/ear training/harmony group lessons.
Through the most experienced instructors, with more than 25 years of experience, you will learn fundamentals of music theory step-by-step from beginner to advanced. We teach sight reading, rhythm, melody & sight singing sections to make you an educated musician. You will learn how to listen to a music & write notes and how to harmonize or analyze a piece of music. If you want to be a singer you should meet all these requirements in addition to sight singing. -
Services
Live International Band for All your occasionsRecording >>
International singers with professional musicians perform a happy event for you.- We are available for occasions like weddings, private parties, barmitzvah, batmitzvah, anniversaries, birthdays, confrences & more.
- We setup the band and program by any budget and we guaranty you will enjoy our repertoire.
- We sing the finest and most memorable Persian/Armenian/English/French/Russian/Italian songs for you.
With a collection of thousands of songs & the best equipment, we enhance the image of your private parties, barmitzvah, batmitzvah, anniversaries, birthdays, confrences & more. -
Recording
We do arrangements for your songs & record your music album with experienced musicians & best quality by using powerful recording tools such as “PRO TOOLS” by certified board operator from The Society Of Broadcast Engineers Washington, D.C. SBE Radio Operator's Certification Training Program.Services << otherServices >>
Don't worry we have the best deal for beginners; we do from A to Z for your music album.Sako is a winner of Vocational Service Award for performing and communication Arts division, Radio Broadcasting program, 2004-2005 from Rotary International and Pasadena City College.
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otherServices
We also provide the following services:Recording <<- We write notes & charts from your favorite songs also do transpositions to make it easier to perform for you.
- We program your keyboard & digital piano with custom styles (rhythms), like Persian/Armenian/Arabic &…
- We sell your instrument for you & counsel you on buying any instrument at the most affordable prices.
- International melodies for piano/keyboard/guitar for non experienced musicians with easy arrangment & chords.
- Persian evergreen melodies for piano/keyboard/guitar for non experienced musicians with easy arrangment & chords.
- Armenian memorable melodies for piano/keyboard/guitar for non professional musicians with easy arrangment & chords.
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International/Armenian/Iranian music sheets
Here is a beautiful collection of famous pop old and new songs transcribed with computer and re arranged by Sako Gharib for beginner and advance musicians to be played with Piano, Keyboard, Guitar, Violin, Flute, Accordion and many instruments.
Musicians don't need to be professional to play these songs, songs transposed in to easy scales and they have guides for fingering, tempo, type of the style and a very helpful chart for chords which teaches you how to play the chords and do the chord progration.Download music sheets
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Davigh Fly Me to The Moon I Found my Love in Portfino Khabhayeh Talaiee
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