This expressive music program focuses on students who have yet to feel compelled to learn through traditional music instruction. Students can explore any music genre that interests them, including punk, metal, classic rock, or even folk. Although there is a learning timeline, the program does not follow a typical curriculum.
Class Schedule
IDEA South Flores
Beginner Acoustic
Thursday, 4:00pm – 5:15pm
Grades 4 – 12
Volunteers: Ernesto Cuevas, Julio Lopez
Band Performance - Level 1
Tuesday & Thursday, 4:00pm – 6:00pm
Grades 7 – 12
Instructor: Odie Cole
Band Performance - Level 2
Tuesday & Thursday, 4:00pm – 6:00pm
Grades 7 – 12
Instructor: Patrick Péna
Once students learn their instruments fundamentals, they merge into groups with other students and learn to play their first song. They have the freedom to choose any song they want, and each band member picks a song as the year progresses. Within the first year or two, the goal for students is to have a setlist with 3-4 songs they will perform at a year end school concert. By the second or third year, students are encouraged to write original music with the help of their instructors.
Class Description
Beginner Acoustic
Prerequisite: Minimum grade level 4
Introductory music class is for curious students who may want to play music but have never tried it before. This class is also for students who may know how to play but are too young to join the Band Performance class. Instructors and volunteers teach students the fundamentals of playing the acoustic guitar in a group setting, and students may advance to the next class based on skill level.
Max class size is 26 students.
Band Performance - Level 1
Prerequisite: Beginner Acoustic, minimum grade level 7
Sept-Oct: Students learn the fundamentals of an instrument, including electric guitar, bass and drums. They learn guitar tuning, changing strings, drum set up, basic beats and chords and start learning the beginning of a song.
Nov-Dec: Students are integrated into bands, name their bands and begin learning the process of timing and playing together with others.
Jan-Feb: Students continue to learn their instruments and learn new songs chosen by their bandmates. Bands should strive to learn a minimum of two songs by this time.
Mar-May: Students prepare and practice for the end-of-school-year concerts and summer/fall events. This includes any Seniors and alumni that wish to perform.
Max class size is 12 students.
Band Performance - Level 2
Prerequisite: Band Performance – Level 1, minimum grade level 7
Students continue to learn covers or write original songs to prepare for performances.
Max class size is 12 students.
FAQ
Most frequent questions and answers
You have to attend a school the program is partnering with.
We are an on-campus after-school program.
Currently, IDEA South Flores
There is no cost to join.
No, we will teach you!
We provide the guitar, bass and drums and all other needed equipment throughout the school year .
Yes! We’ll gladly accept the following list of working instruments and equipment:
-Acoustic and electric guitars
-Electric bass
-Drum kits. Complete or cymbals, crash, hi-hats, stands, bass pedals, thrones, sticks.
-Equipment: guitar and bass amps, gig bags, cases, guitar straps, picks, strings (both acoustic and electric), tuners, cords, guitar stands, microphones, and mic cords.
Yes. There is a process including a background check, but we welcome interns and college students going for a degree in music or working musicians.