Make Space for Music

GUITAR: ASPECTS COVERED AT EVERY LEVEL

Ear Training: Learn to pick up melodies & harmonies by ear. Develop the functional knowledge to jam and work creatively with other musicians.

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Muscular Training: Develop the strength and co-ordination to play, jam and improvise in different musical situations. (Drill Classes really help with this and more.)

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Theory/Reading: Learn staff notation and TAB; go in-depth into scale/chord study (and learn to apply the theory studied at every level); engage in focused / critical listening activity and more.

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Technique: Learn to get the most from your instrument - from posture and fingering to specific articulations, from tone and dynamics to amps, FX, and beyond.

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Song Learning/Transcription: Analyze, learn and transcribe songs from diverse artists, styles and genres. 

TAAQADEMY Skill Maps give you a detailed look at what you learn at each Skill Level

PIANO: ASPECTS COVERED AT EVERY LEVEL

Ear Training: Learn to pick up melodies & harmonies by ear. Develop the functional knowledge to jam and work creatively with other musicians.

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Muscular Training: Develop the strength, co-ordination and independence to play, jam and improvise in different musical situations. (Drill Classes really help with this and more.)

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Theory/Reading: Learn staff notation and TAB; go in-depth into scale/chord study (and learn to apply the theory studied at every level); engage in focused / critical listening activity and more.

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Technique: Learn to get the most from your instrument - from posture and fingering to specific articulations, from tone and dynamics to recording and production.

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Song Learning/Transcription: Analyze, learn and transcribe songs from diverse artists, styles and genres. 

TAAQADEMY Skill Maps give you a detailed look at what you learn at each Skill Level

VOCALS: ASPECTS COVERED AT EVERY LEVEL

Ear Training: Learn to pick up melodies & harmonies by ear. Develop the functional knowledge to jam and work creatively with other musicians.

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Vocal Training: Develop the right breathing, vocal support, tone, projection and diction to perform, jam and improvise in different musical situations. (Drill Classes really help with this and more.)

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Theory/Reading: Learn staff notation and sight-singing; go in-depth into scale/chord study (and learn to apply the theory studied at every level); engage in focused / critical listening activity and more.

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Technique: Learn to get the most from your voice - from posture and breathing to understanding resonance, from working on 'head' and 'mix voice' and 'passaggio' to cracking 'melisma'; using mics and FX and much more!

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Song Learning/Transcription: Analyze, learn and transcribe songs from diverse artists, styles and genres. 

TAAQADEMY Skill Maps give you a detailed look at what you learn at each Skill Level

DRUMS: ASPECTS COVERED AT EVERY LEVEL

Ear Training: Learn to pick up grooves, beats and patterns by ear. Develop functional knowledge of melody and harmony as well, to jam and work creatively with other musicians.

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Muscular Training: Develop the strength, co-ordination and limb independence to play, jam and improvise in different musical situations. (Drill Classes really help with this and more.)

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Theory/Reading: Learn drum notation; go in-depth into rhythm study (and learn to apply the theory studied at every level); engage in focused / critical listening activity and more.

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Technique: Learn to get the most from your instrument - from posture, grip and stroke to specific articulations, from tone and dynamics to mics, recording and beyond.

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Song Learning/Transcription: Analyze, learn and transcribe songs from diverse artists, styles and genres. 

TAAQADEMY Skill Maps give you a detailed look at what you learn at each Skill Level

BASS: ASPECTS COVERED AT EVERY LEVEL

Ear Training: Learn to pick up melodies & harmonies by ear. Develop the functional knowledge to jam and work creatively with other musicians.

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Muscular Training: Develop the strength and co-ordination to play, jam and improvise in different musical situations. (Drill Classes really help with this and more.)

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Theory/Reading: Learn staff notation and TAB; go in-depth into scale/chord study (and learn to apply the theory studied at every level); engage in focused / critical listening activity and more.

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Technique: Learn to get the most from your instrument - from posture and fingering to specific articulations, from tone and dynamics to amps, FX, and beyond.

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Song Learning/Transcription: Analyze, learn and transcribe songs from diverse artists, styles and genres. 

VIOLIN: ASPECTS COVERED AT EVERY LEVEL

Ear Training: Learn to pick up melodies & harmonies by ear. Develop the functional knowledge to jam and work creatively with other musicians.

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Muscular Training: Develop the strength, co-ordination and independence to play, jam and improvise in different musical situations. (Drill Classes really help with this and more.)

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Theory/Reading: Learn staff notation; go in-depth into scales / harmony (and learn to apply the theory studied at every level); engage in focused / critical listening activity and more.

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Technique: Learn to get the most from your instrument - from posture and fingering to specific articulations, from tone and dynamics to recording and production.

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Song Learning/Transcription: Analyze, learn and transcribe songs from diverse artists, styles and genres. 

TAAQADEMY Skill Maps give you a detailed look at what you learn at each Skill Level

UKULELE: ASPECTS COVERED AT EVERY LEVEL

Ear Training: Learn to pick up melodies & harmonies by ear. Develop the functional knowledge to jam and work creatively with other musicians.

​Muscular Training: Develop the dexterity, co-ordination and ability to perform, jam and improvise in different musical situations. (Drill Classes really help with this and more.)

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Theory/Reading: Learn staff notation and TAB; go in-depth into scale/chord study (and learn to apply the theory studied at every level); engage in focused / critical listening activity and more.

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Technique: Learn to get the most from your instrument - from posture and fingering to finger-picking and percussive rhythms, and more.

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Song Learning/Transcription: Analyze, learn and transcribe songs from diverse artists, styles and genres. 

TAAQADEMY Skill Maps give you a detailed look at what you learn at each Skill Level

MUSIC PRODUCTION: ASPECTS COVERED AT EVERY LEVEL

Acoustics : Understand the role played by spaces and acoustic environments on recording and production.

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Signal Chain Fundamentals : From how microphones and amplifiers work; from analog mixing basics to digital audio workstations - get a ground-up perspectives, knowlege and insight.

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Music Fundamentals : Learn the essentials of melody, harmony, rhythm and groove; to produce music, it's essential to have a sound understanding of these core attributes.

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Projects: Learn by doing - hit the ground running and learn to use basic equipment to create great-sounding recordings; learn to improvise and adapt to various recording and mixing situations - and learn to put the music first.

Drill Classes (1:1 & Group)

Consistent structured practice is vital to musical growth/proficiency.

Enter Taaqademy's Drill Classes, offered both in 1:1 and Group formats.

• Premise: 10 to 15 min. practice daily is better than a 60-min. practice once per week.

• Our 1:1 + Drills Packages give you up to 3 such Drills per week, supervised by a faculty member 1:1, to ensure you're on the right track + providing new exercises customized to your specific needs.

• Our FREE Group Drills are open to any Taaqademy student. Join the link provided (based on stream & playing level) and start hammering away at that remorseless metronome...

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Drill classes make a solid difference. No two ways about that. Try the group drills first, if you're unsure. Once you build the 'practice habit', you're well on your way to musical accomplishment!