Guitar

Jill Cohn

Singer, songwriter, instructor, pianist and guitarist Jill Cohn has been a full-time musician and touring songwriter since 1996, independently releasing 8 critically acclaimed CDs. She has opened for Dave Matthews, JEWEL and was a top-five finalist in the nation-wide Lilith Fair Talent search.

Youth Orchestras of the Diablo Valley

A suite of successively more advanced orchestral experiences now culminates with the teen level Diablo Regional Youth Orchestra They will perform challenging music and accompany renown guest artists. By invitation only, Orchestra Leadership Ensembles of select advanced DRYO members will participate in a minimum of one rehearsal a month and assist with sectionals and performances.

Young Musicians Program

YMP is a music training program for talented 5th through 12th grade students who want to excel in music but who are not able to afford private lessons or specialized training. Participants, selected on the basis of musical potential and financial need, are provided with free musical instruction during the summer and school year. A scholarship program limited to 80 - 95 exceptionally gifted youngsters from low-income families, YMP provides preparatory training for students who plan to go on to college and professional careers.

San Domenico Music Conservatory

The Music Conservatory offers a wide array of options for adults and children who are not enrolled at San Domenico School through our Community School. Whether a student is just beginning an instrument, or is at an advanced level, faculty work to place the student in lessons and ensembles that serve the student's musical needs. Participants in the Music Conservatory’s programs perform in recitals throughout the school year.

Musically Minded Academy

In this ensemble, students will explore the guitar in a group setting, learning both rhythm accompaniment techniques and music theory. Further development and refinement of basic skills. Introduction to beginning and more intermediate and advanced techniques. Students enrolling in the Beginning class do not any experience, but it is helpful. Student provides his or her own guitar. Students enrolling in the intermediate level class must have prior experience on guitar and understand basic chords/scales.

MidSummer MusiCamp

Napa Valley Music Associates presents the 13th Annual MidSummer MusiCamp for students 9 - 18 years with a minimum of 3 years musical studies on either piano, violin, viola, cello, string bass, flute, clarinet, saxophone, baritone, trumpet, trombone, tuba, french horn, guitar, drums. This Monday-Friday (9:30-4:00) one, two or three week program offers students an opportunity to be coached by top professional teachers and musicians and work on classical and jazz repertoire with small ensembles.

Summer Music Academy

Two levels offered, Beginning and Intermediate. Intermediate is designed for young guitar students to experience playing in a larger conducted ensemble. All students will participate in the large ensemble as well as smaller groups (duos, trios,etc.) Repertoire will be selected from the common practice period of classical music as well as contemporary arrangements of popular tunes.