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FREE Online Masterclass Series

Join our amazing faculty for the VanderCook College of Music 2024-25 Online Masterclass Series! Students and educators will learn a variety of instrumental and vocal techniques and acquire skills that will assist them in their pursuit of excellence as performers and/or educators.

Register today by clicking on the links below!

*All events are at 7 PM Central Time via Zoom. 

Spring 2025 Masterclasses

Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Productive Practice Habits

HUB - Dr. Briggs - Productive Practice Habits - FA24 Masterclass REVdate

From getting organized and setting goals, to the psychological aspects of learning a piece of music. Simple, yet powerful ideas, from the perspective of a tubist, to get more out of your practice sessions on any instrument.

Masterclass Postponed to Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Finger-style Arpeggios for Classical and Acoustic Guitarists

HUB---Dr.-Goldberg-Finger-style-arpeggios---FA24-Masterclass-Postponed

Arpeggios are an essential technique in both finger-style and classical guitar repertoire.

In this one-hour master class/workshop, we will explore techniques to increase arpeggio speed and volume and improve arpeggio accuracy and tone. We will play exercises, studies, and excerpts from pieces that you can incorporate into your daily arpeggio practice.

Monday, October 21, 2024
Get REEDY for Concert Band Season!

HUB - Prof. Popplewell - Get REEDY for concert band - FA24 Masterclass Fin

The oboe reed is a mystery to many! Everyone's mouth, air stream, and oboes are different and it's rare that the reed you purchase online will work perfectly for you.

Learn about how the oboe reed works and how to make adjustments so you can play on the best reed for YOU this school year!

Monday, October 28, 2024
10 Steps to Success: Strategies Any Musician Can Use to 'Level Up'

HUB - Dr. Campbell 10 Steps to Success - FA24 Masterclass Fin

What can an artist in the medium of music do to accelerate their progress?

This class will focus on tips to propel your music making forward. Clarinet will be the demonstration instrument, but the ideas and principles highlighted will apply to all musicians.

Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Flute Warmups: The Right To Tongue

HUB - Flute Warmups The Right To Tongue - Dr. Gariazzo Masterclass SP25

This clinic explores strategies to create a personal warm-up routine that is engaging and productive. We will discuss the cultivation of good practice habits and time management. Exercises emphasize tone development through the practice of long tones, harmonics, articulation, body alignment, and abdominal breathing. 

Tuesday, February 25, 2025
A Flam is a Flam…is a Flam

HUB - A Flam is a Flam...is a Flam Dr. Yakas - SP25 Masterclass

How to refine the most common snare drum ornament. More information coming soon...!

Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Trumpet Tone and Technique

HUB - Trumpet Tone and Technique - Tom Majeda - SP25 Masterclass rev

Play with a professional-quality sound. Discover techniques to produce a rich, beautiful tone across all registers, allowing you to focus on your music rather than expending unnecessary effort. Unlock the secrets to playing with ease and confidence, no matter the piece or performance!