Beach Music has been a well established part of the Beaches community since 1984. The warm and friendly atmosphere has proven to be an integral part of the studio's success. The teachers at the studio are all well educated, talented performers and composers. Lessons are tailor made to suit the wants and needs of the students, whether it's preparing for Royal Conservatory or university entrance exams or just learning the basics to have fun.

Band Workshops

This workshop will offer students an opportunity to apply their playing skills acquired from private lessons in a real band setting. During these sessions, students will learn:

 - how to play with other students and other instruments, such as with drums or a singer.

- how to follow a band leader's cues.

- how to use the equipment (amps, pedals, microphones, etc).

- improvising techniques (creating unique sounds).

- learning stage presence and much more.

Band workshops are taught by Joe Poirer.

Joe, who is bilingual, has a BA in Music from St. Francis Xavier University, Antigonish, Nova Scotia. Since graduating he has toured North America with several bands and in 2001 he released an independent CD featuring his own compositions. Currently, he is performing in three bands: a Doors Tribute, a Stevie Ray Vaughan Tribute and a group which plays all his original music. Joe teaches a variety of guitar styles - blues, folk, rock and jazz - as well as Celtic violin.

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