Creative Ability Development (CAD) is a musical discipline that develops our minds through musical improvisation. Dr. Sera Smolen calls it the "art of choice". Students have lots of fun playing musical games, all the while learning about how they can create their own music. Composers over the years have learned how to compose their own music by learning how to impovise. CAD is also extremely beneficial for mental health, and has been shown to reduce anxiety and depression. We are creative beings, and our brains thrive on playing the music that comes from our hearts.
Term 1 is 2 classes on Saturdays, 1:30-2:30pm, Oct 29 and Nov 5.
Multi instrument, ages and levels. No experience necessary.
Minimum class size: 6, maximum 12. If there is enough interest we can run a second class.
Curriculum (no purchase necessary, though may be recommended for future classes)
Alice Kay Kanack and Dr. Sera J. Smolen
Musical Improvisation For Children
Fun Improvisation for Violin/Viola/Cello/Piano - (can be used by flute and other instruments as well)
Improvising String Quartets
David Cutler
Supernova - A Suzuki Tune Explosion (mostly violin, but may be adapted for other instruments)
-plus games developed and taught by Laura Nerenberg
| Term 1 | $ 35.00 |
