House Band: Elevate Your Music Game
Ready to take your musical skills to the next level? Our House Band program is designed for intermediate musicians looking to hone their craft and perform at a higher level.
Building upon the foundation established in Garage Band, House Band offers:
* Advanced techniques and repertoire: Explore more complex musical concepts and challenging pieces.
* Performance opportunities: Showcase your talents in live performances and competitions.
* Leadership development: Take on leadership roles within the band and learn valuable teamwork skills.
* Collaboration with other musicians: Connect with talented musicians from different levels and genres.
Join our House Band and experience the thrill of creating and performing exceptional music together.


Artfinix Studios: Intermediate Garage Band Music Classes
Curriculum Overview
This 12-week curriculum is designed for intermediate-level musicians who have a solid foundation in music theory, technique, and band dynamics. Students will explore a wider range of genres, delve deeper into improvisation, and develop advanced songwriting skills.

Week 1-4: Genre Exploration
Expanded Genre Study:, Blues, funk, rock, and other contemporary genres
Analyzing and understanding the stylistic elements of each genre
Advanced Chord Progressions:
Complex chord voicings and progressions
Modal interchange and harmonic substitution
Improvisation Techniques:
Pentatonic scales, blues scales, and melodic patterns
Developing a personal improvisational style

Week 5-8: Songwriting and Arranging
Advanced Songwriting:
Song structure variations (e.g., verse-chorus-bridge-verse, ABAB)
Harmonic and melodic development
Arranging Techniques:
Layering instruments, countermelodies, and harmonies
Creating dynamic and interesting arrangements
Composition Challenges:
Writing music in different time signatures and keys


Week 9-12: Performance and Collaboration
Advanced Band Dynamics:
Intricate interplay and synchronization
Understanding ensemble roles and responsibilities
Collaborative Projects:
Writing and arranging original music as a band
Collaborating with other musicians and ensembles
Performance Preparation:
Advanced stage presence and audience engagement
Sound engineering and equipment setup


12-Week Breakdown
Week 1-2: Deepening genre exploration and learning advanced chord progressions.
Week 3-4: Developing improvisation skills and experimenting with different styles.
Week 5-6: Focusing on songwriting and arranging techniques.
Week 7-8: Exploring composition challenges and creating complex arrangements.
Week 9-10: Enhancing band dynamics and collaborating on original music.
Week 11-12: Preparing for performances and refining stage presence.

Additional Notes
Instrument Specialization: Students can further specialize on their instruments and develop advanced techniques.
Guest Musicians: Invite professional musicians to share their expertise and perform with the band.
Performance Opportunities: Seek out opportunities to perform at local venues or events.
Recording Projects: Consider recording the band's music to gain experience in the recording process.
By the end of this 12-week program, intermediate-level musicians will have expanded their musical horizons, honed their skills, and developed a deeper understanding of band dynamics and collaboration.