The Groove Performance Lab is a concept that provides our students with a way to hone their performance skills, and increase their understanding of what working professionals look for when hiring a drummer or percussionist. This is the educational series that I wish I had when I was just starting out!
The GPL is going to accomplish these objectives in a few different ways:
Small ensemble workshops such as the Jazz Trio Workshop and others like it;
Workshops led by working professional singer-songwriters; and
Student led bands coached by studio faculty or other working professional musicians.
The GPL will follow the academic year, with a Fall Session, a winter break over the holidays, a Spring Session, followed by a summer break.
Our next GPL experience will be Sunday, October 13th from 5pm - 7pm. There will be a separate announcement as to the guest instructor coming tomorrow!