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Music Lessons by West Music
Monday-Saturday
Sign Up for Lessons Today!
The River Music Experience and West Music are pleased to announce we are now collaborating to provide music education downtown for area youth and adults!
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Questions: ekell@rivermusicexperience.org |
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The Sound Lab @ RME
The Sound Lab @ RME Homepage - More Info
Recently re-located to the 2nd floor of the RME, our educational studio features state-of-the-art recording equipment and instructional courses designed to accommodate new aspiring audio engineers, to intermediate-level students that want to hone their skills.
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Live Lunch at RME - Every Weekday in Mojo's
Noon - 1pm - FREE
Artist Lineup
Mon. - True Blue Monday's w/ Ellis Kell
Tues. - Jonathan Turner or Steve Couch
Wed. - "Tennessee", that Nashville Cat
Thurs. - Rose n' Thorns, Jake Shoulak, Chris Dunn or Dave Maxwell
Fri. - Tony Hoeppner or Ren Estrand
Artist Info Homepage
Every weekday, the RME is bringing you free live music in Mojo's to enjoy with your soup and sandwich. Nowhere else can you always find some great free tunes from some of our areas favorite musicians.
There's no admission charge, but donations to support live music and music makers at RME are encouraged - and always appreciated! Come Sing Along!
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Open Mic Night
Every Wednesday
7:00-9:00 pm
FREE
Bring your instrument (or voice) and join in these free, open sessions at
Mojo’s. Join other musicians and get your mojo workin!
It's your stage - so use it! |
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Polyrhythms 3rd Sunday Jazz Series
Workshop & Matinee
In the Redstone Room
Workshop: 3:00 pm, Matinee: 6:00 pm
Workshop Admission: $3 for students and $5 for adults.
Matinee Admission: $10 GA; $15 Reserved Seating
The workshops are designed to demonstrate how jazz is constructed from a playing as well as a listening standpoint. The object is to build on the existing jazz audience and cultivate a younger jazz appreciation base.
Some scholarships available for kids.
The matinee performance will present a series of straight ahead jazz music played by the finest practitioners we can attract. |
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Jazz Jam
7:00- 9:00pm
In Mojo's - FREE, with band donations welcome
We're happy to annouce the return of the Thursday Jazz Jam again now hosted by The North Scott Jazz Combo
North Scott Dates
Thursday, May 21 |
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Group Guitar Lessons
We are happy to announce that Group Guitar Lessons are back at the RME! Courses are 6 weeks in length and feature both beginner & intermediate levels.
Begins Week of May 25 - Week of June 29
Group 1: Beginner- Monday OR Thursday 5:45 - 7pm
Group 2: Intermediate- Mon. OR Thurs. 7:30 - 8:45pm
(you choose which session you attend each week)
Instructor is Jake Shoulak
For ages 8 and up
Only $100 per 6-week course
To sign up for classes or for more information, contact Ellis Kell at ekell@rivermusicexperience.org or by call (563) 326-1333 ext.113
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River Prairie Minstrels
1st Sat. of the Month
6:00 -8:30 pm
Folk Music
FREE
Some of the Quad Cities’ best known folk artists get together on the Mojo’s stage for an evening of music and camaraderie, from 6-8:30 PM on the 1st Saturday of each month. | |
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Songwriters in the Round
2nd Sat. of the Month
3:00-6:00 pm
FREE
Don't miss your chance to play, listen and learn with leaders in the craft as we make music and discuss the process! For more information, please contact Mary Jo Daly at (309) 738-7192 |
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"Language of Music" Theory Class
An Introduction to Western Music Theory
Upcomming Session TBA
This 9-week class is geared towards aspiring musicians who would like to learn the basic principles of music theory, including how to sight read – skills that will help them more effectively communicate, interact and share compositions with other musicians and band members. Taught by area musician and instructor Eric Kranz.
Download More Information and Registration Form
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Community Drum Circle
Last Sat. of the Month
10:30-11:30am
Join area percussionists for a Drum Circle of improvised rhythms on the last Saturday of each month - now in Mojos!
Some instruments provided, but folks are encouraged to "Bring Your Own Drum" or percussion instrument.
$5 for Adults, $2.50 for Children 12 and under
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Seasonal Programming
 Rock Camp USA 2009 - Schedule Now Announced!
RME’s Rock Camp USA program features three 2-week sessions in the summer starting in July for young musicians ages 8-18. Participants rehearse their chosen songs, record them during dress rehearsal, and at the end of the session perform a concert in the Redstone Room! This program has been a huge success, and we're alredy looking foward to our 4rd year in 2009!
Rock Camp USA @ RME Homepage
2009 Registration Form
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River Currents Tours - Click for Program Details
A cooperative art and music fun day for elementary students, co-produced by the RME and the Figge Art Museum. Students are given the invaluable lesson of experiencing both visual and musical art first hand. Literally thousands of area children are educated through this excellent civic program.
Contact Ellis Kell for more details.
 Winter Blues Program
The Winter Blues Program features vocal and instrumental workshops (guitar, bass, harmonica, keyboards & drums), as well as concentration on blues composition and improvisation. Sesions are open to any area musicians from 8-18 years old.
Lead by RME's own Ellis Kell, as well as many other talented bluesmen from the area, Winter Blues will consist of three half-day rehearsal and workshop sessions on December 29, 30, and Jan. 2 from 1-5pm at the RME.
The program will conclude with a special Saturday Blues Jam event in the Redstone Room on January 3rd beginning at noon. For a list of instructors and more information about the program, click here.
Winter Blues is co-sponsored by the RME, Brass Sail Recording, and the Mississippi Valley Blues Society.
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