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Build a Band Session 1 - Kickstart Your Sound

Build A Band Session 1

Have you wondered how to start a band, have you had troubles finding the right people to play with or setting achievable goals? What do you need to know to move the dreams of performing towards a reality of performing on stage?

Session 1 will focus on getting on the instruments, understanding what it takes to play with a group or for a group, and providing essential techniques for playing and writing with local professionals.

Guest Clinician Joe Eddie

He has written over 500 songs and multiple books of poetry. Regularly performing with friends regionally with The Heat Seekers as well as the SunDogs, Joe has traveled all over the world with his music. Recently performing in Cancun, and Pennsylvania, with events scheduled in Brooklyn NY very soon!

Mentors-

  • Guitar/Songwriting- Daniel Knight

  • Guitar/Piano Songwriting/Band arranging-Keaton Will

  • Bass Guitar/ Arranging and theory - Doug Richards

  • Bass Guitar/ SongWriting/ Practice Methods - Kai Zahui

  • Guitar/ Song Writing/Theory - Tom Hoffarth

  • Percussion/Theory/Practice Methods- Matt Fowler

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Week 1 Tuition - $40 Scholarships Available - Call 701-746-5500

High School Students -Free entry to week 1

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With paid admittance, free entry to the evening Music Box event.

Session 1 schedule

  • 1-2:00 Welcome/Jam session

  • 2-3:00 Q&A with Joe Eddie and break out sessions

  • 3-4:00 Personal Goals and practice time! (Jams)

Later Event: January 11
The Empire's Music Box