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Vocal Instruction
Vocal Lessons are given to help each singer achieve their musical goals through an emphasis on a combination of vocal techniques and artistry coaching.
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Instructors: Lana Manson, Andrea Love
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Instruction to build skills in:
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• Diaphragmatic breathing techniques
• Proper phonation, vowel and consonant shaping
• Aural Skills to learn to sing by both listening and by note recognition.
• Tone production and projection
• Posture and physical positioning for maximum tone production
• Performance and audition preparatory.
• Authentic instruction for the style and genre of music
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Participation in MAI recitals and performances is encouraged for all students and required for all scholarship students. College track student s are also required to participate in the Jury process at the end of each quarter. Progress reports are given for each college track student at the end of each quarter.
Lessons offered in Piano are given to help each aspiring instrumentalist achieve their musical goals through an emphasis on a combination of left and right hand techniques and artistry coaching.
Instructors: Lauren Eldridge, Yvonne Lindsey, Lana Manson

Instruction to build skills in:

• Proper posture and hand positioning for maximum tone production
and dexterity
• Learning how to play in time with rhythmic accuracy
• Note reading and recognition
• Establishing an extensive chord vocabulary
• Aural Skills inclusive intervallic and harmony training
• Authentic instruction for the style and genre of music
• Performance and audition preparatory
Participation in MAI recitals and performances is encouraged for all students and required for all scholarship students. College track students are also required to participate in the Jury process at the end of each quarter. Progress reports are given for each college track student at the end of each quarter.
Piano Instruction
Percussion ( Drum ) Instruction
Lessons offered all percussion instruments, including drum set, marching band drums and toned percussion, are given to help each aspiring instrumentalist achieve their musical goals through an emphasis on a combination techniques, rhythmic accuracy and artistry coaching.
Instructors: Steve Styles, Vern Allison
Instruction to build skills in:
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• Proper posture and hand ( stick ) and foot positioning for maximum tone production and dexterity
• Learning how to play in time with rhythmic accuracy
• Note reading and recognition
• Extensive knowledge and demonstration of percussion rudiments.
• Authentic instruction for the style and genre of music
• Performance and audition preparatory
Participation in MAI recitals and performances is encouraged for all students and required for all scholarship students. College track students are also required to participate in the Jury process at the end of each quarter. Progress reports are given for each college track student at the end of each quarter.
String Orchestra Instrument Instruction
Lessons offered in Violin, Viola, Cello and Bass are given to help each aspiring instrumentalist achieve their musical goals through an emphasis on a combination of left and right hand techniques and artistry coaching.
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Instructors: Edith Yokley-Gregorski, David Howard, Michael Manson​
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Instruction to build skills in:
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• Tone production and bowing techniques
• Proper posture and hand positioning for maximum tone production
• Vibrato techniques
• Note reading and recognition
• Aural Skills inclusive intonation training
• Authentic instruction for the style and genre of music
• Performance and audition preparatory
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Participation in MAI recitals and performances is encouraged for all students and required for all scholarship students. College track students are also required to participate in the Jury process at the end of each quarter. Progress reports are given for each college track student at the end of each quarter
Lessons offered in both woodwind and brass instruments are given to help each aspiring instrumentalist achieve their musical goals through an emphasis on tone production, dexterity, rhythmic accuracy and artistry coaching.
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Instructors: Marquel Jordan, Sam Hankins, Steve Berry
Instruction to build skills in:
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• Proper embouchure positioning for maximum tone production
• Learning how to play in time with rhythmic accuracy and dexterity
• Note reading and recognition
• Aural Skills inclusive intervallic and harmony training
• Authentic instruction for the style and genre of music
• Performance and audition preparatory​

Participation in MAI recitals and performances is encouraged for all students and required for all scholarship students. College track students are also required to participate in the Jury process at the end of each quarter. Progress reports are given for each college track student at the end of each quarter.
Wind Instrument Instruction​
Guitar and Bass Instruction
Lessons offered in electric and acoustic guitar and bass are given to help each aspiring instrumentalist achieve their musical goals through an emphasis on a combination of left and right hand techniques and artistry coaching.
Instructors: Phil Ratliff, Michael Manson
Instruction to build skills in:

• Tone production
• Proper posture and hand positioning for maximum tone production and dexterity
• Establishing an extensive chord vocabulary
• Learning how to play in time with rhythmic accuracy
• Note reading and recognition
• Aural Skills inclusive intonation training
• Authentic instruction for the style and genre of music
• Performance and audition preparatory

Participation in MAI recitals and performances is encouraged for all students and required for all scholarship students. College track students are also required to participate in the Jury process at the end of each quarter. Progress reports are given for each college track student at the end of each quarter.
Music Theory, Composition and Production Instruction
Lessons offered in Theory, Composition and Production are given to help each aspiring musician achieve their musical goals through extensive knowledge of music nomenclature, song construction and form, the organization of generated sample sounds to create and express and artistry coaching.
Instructors: Michael Manson, Steve Berry, TBA​
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Instruction to build skills in:
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• Learning to operate and navigate the latest and commonly used music software
including, Musition, Sibelius and Pro Tools
• Basic computer technology
• Note reading and recognition
• Aural Skills inclusive intervallic and harmony training
• How to build and arrange a music score and its instrumentation
• Basic uses of Pro Tools and its application in music production and song
composition
• Basic Piano Skills ​
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In order to participate in MAI Theory, Composition and Production classes students must be enrolled in voice, instrument, or piano lessons or classes. Students should have a basic knowledge of music as a prerequisite for these classes. Progress reports are given for each college track student at the end of each quarter.
