Here’s a preview of our 2021 courses!
All sessions will be recorded, with video links provided to you.
COURSES
Hour-long courses will be offered between 9:00am and 3:00pm EST, and will span the entire week.
Mark Wood - "Van Halen Tribute"
Since our MWROC Boot Camp group music video will be a tribute to Van Halen, Mark will help you to dissect Van Halen riffs and chordal patterns so you can approach them like a pro! He will also be available every afternoon for mini-lessons and small group mentoring.
FOR STRING PLAYERS AND GUITARISTS (5-day course)
Laura Kaye - "The Lead Singer’s Arsenal for Owning the Spotlight"
Laura will share vocal techniques to give you strength, power, stamina, and health. Plus, a portion of each day will be devoted to rehearsing our Van Halen tribute song (aka, our MWROC group music video); helping you to own your spotlight and sing each part like a lead singer.
FOR SINGERS AND STRING PLAYERS WHO SING (5-day course)
Chuck Bontrager - "The Secret Life of a Classically Trained Metal Head"
All the Classical Techniques Chuck has adapted to play Heavy!
FOR STRING PLAYERS (5-day course)
Dr. David Wallace and Joe Deninzon - "This Arrangement Goes to 11"
Bring us your favorite cover or original, vocal or instrumental, and we’ll help you re-imagine it and make it shine!
FOR STRING PLAYERS, GUITARISTS, AND SINGERS (5-day course)
Greg Byers - "Supercharge your Looping Game"
How to create a perfect first loop, create and shape dynamics inside loops, and how looping can help build your ability to improvise.
FOR STRING PLAYERS, GUITARISTS, AND SINGERS (5-day course)
Tracy Silverman - "The Rhythm String Player"
Channel your inner rhythm guitar player and focus on the groove. Learn how to keep the groove going horizontally (normal bow) and vertically (chopping), then groove hack a few tunes to figure out how to create those great grooves on your string instrument.
FOR STRING PLAYERS AND GUITARISTS (5-day course)
Aria Curzon - "I’m Ready for My Close-Up!"
Aria will utilize a variety of acting techniques to help you learn how to elevate your stage presence, while also teaching you simple video techniques that will elevate your online content.
FOR EVERYONE! (3-day course)
Deb Wyant - "Be a Superstar in Your Videos!"
Deb will share essential tips and tricks to help you look like a PRO in your music videos! Explore the process of creating “b-roll” and storyline to truly make your video stand out from all the rest.
FOR EVERYONE (2-day course)
Nathan Blake - "Creating Choreography for our Van Halen Tribute Video"
Rather than SHOW you the choreography, Nathan will work help you to CREATE your own “special moves” that will give our MWROC group video the combined unique energy and excitement that only you can bring!
FOR EVERYONE! (2-3 day course)
Mia Asano - "The Social Dilemma" and "Made Famous"
How to cultivate and keep a digital following while making the dreaded algorithms work for you!
PLUS, a step by step guide to creating successful video content for TikTok and Instagram.
FOR EVERYONE! (5-day course)
Brooke Alford - "Rhythm and Bow w/ Hip Hop Flow – R&B/Hip-Hop Techniques for Strings"
Learn Hip Hop and R&B techniques for your instrument through a curriculum that embodies some basic fundamentals of rhythm, listening, feel, and flow.
FOR STRING PLAYERS (5-day course)
Cassandra Sotos - "Country Fiddle to Rock Violin"
This course will explore playing violin in a Country or Rock band. We’ll explore the concepts of where to play fills, when to shine, and how to fill space without being in the way of the groove.
FOR STRING PLAYERS (2-day course)
MASTER CLASSES
Master classes from these great special guests will be offered daily at 4:00pm EST.
Bar Markovich - "Attention to Detail"
Learn tips, tricks and pro level approach to elevate your practice, performance and creative processes with fine-tuned skills!
FOR ALL MUSICIANS
Matt Bell - “Plugging Holes: The String Player as an On-Stage Producer”
We spend a lot of time talking about improvising solos. Solos are awesome. But even the best soloists spend more than 90% of their time on stage NOT soloing. In this class, Matt will teach you a number of different techniques for making your band sound bigger, better, more polished and produced… In short, we will teach you how to make any band you sit in with want to hire you.
FOR STRING PLAYERS AND GUITARISTS
Amy Serrano - "3 Keys for Launching a Successful Music Career"
Electric violinist Amy Serrano will walk you through three keys to launching your own successful music career. From creating music videos, building a reputation and brand, to owning your performance, Amy will show you tangible actions and goals to get you on the road to happy clients and a lucrative music career. Plus, she will discuss the importance of learning songs inspired from different cultures, ethnicities, and other parts of the world.
FOR EVERYONE
Alissa Jackman - "The Art of Gigging and Networking"
Tips and tricks for those just entering the gig scene as well as for those who are already in it!
FOR EVERYONE
Mia Asano - "Dealing with Haters and Internet Culture"
Mia will share how she rises above the negativity and give you skills that will help you stay confident and secure in yourself as an artist.
Up and Coming String Superstars: A very special master class with some of the most innovative young string players we know!
Jacob Wood & Noah Gruenberg: “Breakdown the Breakdown” (45 minutes)
Using theory to tear apart brutal riffs to learn about how we can write our own.
Liam Riley: “Breaking the Sound Barrier” (20 minutes)
Use digital music software to modulate sounds of an electric violin (or any electric/digital instrument) into any sound you desire.
Nick Hyde: “Re-Inventing the Violin with Science” (20 minutes)
Combining 3D printing and electronic sensors to make a new kind of violin: The Syntholin
FOR STRING PLAYERS – NOTE: This is a 90-minute master class
Lynette Washington - "A Little Gospel Up in Here!"
Explore the vocal techniques used in Gospel music, and learn how to adapt those techniques to fit your style of singing.
FOR SINGERS – Lynette’s master class will be presented on the last day of Laura Kaye’s vocal course at the same time as Laura’s class.
DEEP DIVE MENTORING
Every afternoon at 3:00pm EST, you’ll have the opportunity to take “mini-lessons” with rotating faculty members, where you can focus on the skills YOU would like to develop and improve.