Please join The Chicago Academy for the Arts' Music Department faculty for a series of masterclass videos that will introduce students to topics in vocal improvisation, composition and music recording. Videos will be released weekly on Friday, June 5, June 12 and June 19 to registered families and will walk students through each skill to complete a task independently, which they will submit to our faculty for feedback. This series will culminate with a live virtual showcase hosted by Acting Music Department Chair Rachel Brown on Friday, June 26 from 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. where students will have the opportunity to celebrate each other's accomplishments from the series.

Videos will be uploaded to YouTube every Friday. RSVP to Jessie Phelan at jphelan@chicagoartsacademy.org to receive the YouTube link.

WEEK 1 - Friday, June 5

Compose a Piece with Jesse Langen

Join Chicago Academy for the Arts Classical Guitar and Composition instructor and virtuoso Jesse Langen for this twenty-minute, introductory course! Mr. Langen will introduce you to avant garde composition techniques and guide you through your own 21st Century composition! No prior musical experience required.