Monday Jam Night
The Monday night Jam is is weekly jam session at Space Studios. This group works on becoming more proficient players, working on rhythm, chord progressions, and melody. Tunes range from The Grateful Dead and The Band and across to classic blues and rock covers.
Led by Alex Barr
Band Lab: The Hudson Valley band
Join The Hudson Valley Rocks band and perform songs from some of the most influential artists who called the Hudson Valley home. From Dylan and The Band, to Bowie and Van Morrison, We'll cover a range of classic tunes. The class will focus on ensemble playing, with an emphasis on collaboration, technique, and having fun!
This group is designed for adults looking to play music in a community band environment. Whether you're picking up your instrument after years or looking to try something new, this class offers a supportive and engaging space to make music together.
Class Details:
Schedule: Thursdays, 7-8:30pm
Location: Community Music Space, Kingston, NY
Instructor: Josh Colow
Who Should Join:
Adults with basic proficiency in their instrument (all instruments welcome)
Those interested in playing folk, country, blues, and rock
Musicians looking for a community-oriented music experience
Anyone eager to explore the diverse sounds of Americana music
Goals:
Develop ensemble skills and learn to play cohesively as a band
Gain experience playing a diverse set of songs
Improve individual musical abilities through practice and collaboration
Enjoy the camaraderie and joy of making music with others
Spaces are limited, so be sure to sign up early!
Need more info? Contact us!
Studio Lab: Recording and Songwriting Class
In this collaborative class we will create new original beats, soundscapes, melodies, and chord progressions, allowing students to share their works and to build upon each others pieces.
SINGING FOR PEOPLE!
Love to sing? Are you looking for a friendly, stress-free environment to explore your love for singing with others? If you enjoy singing in the shower and want to take it further, then "Singing for People" is the perfect class for you!
Learn the basics of breath control, posture, and resonance to develop a solid foundation for your singing capabilities. Gain confidence in your voice through practical exercises and vocal warm-ups. We will learn to sing as an ensemble developing the skills to blend your voice with others in the group.
No prior singing experience is required – just bring your enthusiasm and desire to learn!
Beginning Jazz Combo: Swing into Jazz!
Beginning Jazz Combo: Swing into Jazz!
Our Beginner Jazz Combo is the perfect place for instrumentalists and vocalists to explore a true American art form in a supportive, fun group environment. Whether you're new to jazz or looking to sharpen your skills, this program will guide you through classic jazz repertoire while teaching you the fundamentals of improvisation and ensemble playing.
What You’ll Learn:
Essential jazz repertoire and its historical context
The foundations of swing rhythm and group dynamics
How to build confidence as a soloist through improvisation
Collaboration and communication in a jazz ensemble
This combo is designed for students with at least one year of experience on their instrument or voice. With engaging rehearsals and plenty of opportunities to jam, you’ll develop a deeper connection to jazz and grow as a musician.
Location: Community Music Space, Red Hook, NY
Who Can Join: Teens and adults (ages 15+)
Skill Level: Intermediate to advanced
Bring: Your instrument, your voice, and your enthusiasm to swing!
the improv ensemble!
Learn to Jam in the Improv ensemble!
Improvising music can feel daunting, but it’s something we all do every day—whether in conversation, cooking, or finding a new route home. Just as with these daily improvisations, music has its own set of tools to help you unlock creativity and join in the joy of group jamming.
In this ensemble, we’ll explore the building blocks of improvisation—rhythm, melody, repetition, and interaction.
You’ll learn to play spontaneously, work with others in a group setting, and gain insights into how improvisation has shaped American music. Through hands-on activities, listening exercises, and creative exploration, you'll develop confidence to express yourself musically.
What You’ll Learn:
Techniques to start improvising, even if it’s your first time
The role of rhythm, melody, and dynamics in creating engaging solos
Listening and responding in a group environment
The history and evolution of improvisation in jazz, blues, and other American music genres
This workshop is open to beginners and intermediate players of all instruments, including vocalists. While everyone is welcome, a basic ability to play an instrument (or sing) is recommended.
Join us for a fun and engaging journey into the art of improvisation and discover how to connect with others through music!
Location: Community Music Space, Kingston.
Dates: 10 week Session, Jan. 23-Mar. 27
Who Can Join: Ages 16+ (Adults and teens welcome)
Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Bring: Your instrument, a willingness to explore, and an open mind!
Old Time String Band
The Old Time String Brigade is a new group that meets at Community Music Space to share songs from the age of music when recording was done on a wax cylinder or not at all. Prior to each session we will discuss a few tunes to play, post the chords and melodies on our website, and then arrange and play them down at the session.
Beginning Guitar Class
Did you know that if you can master a handful of chords you can learn hundreds of songs? We will make the learning easy and fun as we walk through the fundamentals of the guitar. The Intro to Guitar class is designed for teens and adults to learn in a group environment. These classes are a fun and engaging way to learn the fundamentals of the guitar.
8 week class
Ages 14 and up
5:30-6:30pm
Class will be held at Community Music Space, Kingston at the Art Society of Kingston
Tuition: $225
FINDING YOUR VOICE: Essential Elements of Singing
Learning to sing is a practice of self discovery.
More than anything, singing can help you learn more about yourself, how you breathe, how you stand, the sounds you use to express yourself. In this class, you will learn new ways to express yourself, new approaches to breathing, posture, and resonance.
At the end of this 2 hour workshop you will have a solid understanding of fundamental vocal techniques, learn how to find and develop your true authentic voice, and develop a deeper understanding of how singing can help you learn more about yourself.
Join Ben Senterfit in this exciting Workshop at Community Music Space Kingston.
Songwriting Workshop
Discover and explore the foundations of harmony, lyric writing, melody and song form.
STUDIO X: FALL FILMMAKERS
Are you interested in filmmaking, acting, music scoring & production?
Studio X Fall Filmmakers is a great opportunity for kids interested in film and music making, creative writing, photography, and design to produce their own short films.
From video and audio production, to editing, scoring, and screenplay creation, we will do it all in this multi-disciplined experience. This is a great opportunity for aspiring filmmakers, writers, musicians, and actors.
You do not need to have any film experience to take this class. All you need is a creative mind and an excitement to learn and have fun!
Saturdays: 3-5pm
Directed by Jesse Rolfe
Watch the Studio X News Reel!
Funky Mustard Rock Band
Funky Mustard is our house Rock and funk band for kids 10-13 who are looking for an opportunity to play music in a fun and creative ensemble.
Plug in, tune up, and get ready to jam with your friends learning classic rock and funk tunes and maybe even writing some of our own instant classics!
Ages 10-13
Where: Community Music Space, Red Hook
When: TBD
Chocolate Jam
Our resident funk ensemble is back! From isaac Hayes to Blood Sweat and tears, this classic funk ensemble brings the funk and soul to life.
Audition only
Band Lab: The Pop rocks!
The Pop Rocks is an energetic ensemble designed for kids who are enthusiastic about learning to play music collectively. This group meets weekly, learning music from a wide variety of popular Pop and Rock genres. From timeless classics to contemporary hits, The Pop Rocks explore different styles, developing their musical skills while fostering a sense of teamwork and collaboration.
This is a great opportunity for kids who are just beginning to play in a group setting to get comfortable keeping time, playing rhythm, and learning to improvise.
For kids 8-12
SUMMER BAND LAB: THE GROOVE ENSEMBLE
The Groove Ensemble is a week-long summer camp for kids and teens interested in jamming and playing in a group environment. This is a great opportunity for kids who are just beginning to play in a group setting to get comfortable keeping time, playing rhythm, melodies, and learning to improvise.
We will also write original songs and play them in an end-of-week performance.
We’ll provide the amps, drums, mics, and the studio. All you have to do is show up, turn on, and start making music! Whether you are a guitarist, drummer, bassist, horn player, or singer, this is a great opportunity to learn to jam!
Experience Level: Beginner/Intermediate
Ages 8-12
LANGUAGE OF MUSIC SUMMER CAMP
Language of Music Summer Camps offer kids an interactive opportunity to learn about music and theater, with the support from our experience staff and awesome camp councilors.
Studio X: Summer 2024
Studio X is an immersive media experience for kids interested in film and music making, creative writing, photography, and design. From video and audio production, to editing, scoring, and screenplay creation, we will do it all in this multi-disciplined experience. If you are an aspiring filmmaker, writer, musician, or actor, this is what you’ve been waiting for!
Recording and Songwriting Summer Camp
In this collaborative class we will create new original beats, soundscapes, melodies, and chord progressions, allowing students to share their works and to build upon each others pieces.
UNDERSTANDING MUSIC: Making Music Theory Fun!
Understanding How Music Works can actually be fun!
Music is a Language, the oldest and most universal language in the world. Yet for many of us, the idea of learning traditional Music Theory can be daunting and overwhelming.
Join us, as we demystify how music works. We’ll break down the fundamentals of western music including melody, harmony, chord progressions, rhythmic foundations, and song structures.
We will answer questions like: Why is an octave called and octave? What’s up with the black and white keys? What is the circle of fifths and why does it matter?
Along the way, we’ll listen to a LOT of music, have fascinating conversations, and generally have a blast.
In the end, you will walk away with a deeper understanding of how music works and how you can incorporate it into the music you make.
This class is great for beginners and seasoned musicians as well.
AGES 16+
VOICE LAB: Adult Harmony Workshop
Learning to sing harmony is one of life’s great enjoyments. We have all been transported to new places just hearing amazing harmonies, imagine how it feels to actually be singing those notes!
In this 8 week workshop, we will learn the method behind the magic learning to match pitch and then build harmonies. We will begin by learning simple melodies and then adding harmonies. In the end you will develop the skills to build harmonies to to your favorite songs and begin harmonizing with others in a groups setting.
Join Ben Senterfit in this exciting in-person class at Community Music Space that will keep a smile on your face and a song on the tip of your tongue!
STUDIO X: WINTER FILM CLASS
Are you interested in filmmaking, acting, music scoring & production?
Studio X Winter Filmmaker class is a great opportunity for kids interested in film and music making, creative writing, photography, and design to produce their own short films.
From video and audio production to editing, scoring, and screenplay creation, we will do it all in this multi-disciplined experience. This is a great opportunity for aspiring filmmakers, writers, musicians, and actors.
You do not need to have any film experience to take this class. All you need is a creative mind and an excitement to learn and have fun!
Directed by Jesse Rolfe
Watch the Studio X News Reel!
BAND LAB: BEGINNING ROCK BAND
The Band Lab Rock Ensemble is a great way to learn to play with other kids for the first time. Plug in, tune up, and get ready to jam with your friends learning classic rock tunes.
Band Lab: Spring Break Rock Band
Looking for an opportunity to play music over Spring Break? Then grab your instrument and head over to Community Music Space and let’s get rocking!
This group is a great way to learn to play with other kids in a group environment. Plug in, tune-up, and get ready to jam with your friends learning classic rock and funk tunes and maybe even writing some of our own instant classics!
For kids ages 8-12
12PM-3PM
Apri 3rd-7th, 2023
The Language of Music - The Songwriting School
For Children ages 4 and 5
Our Language of Music classes offer kids an interactive and hands on opportunity to learn about music.
With the support from our amazing faculty and energetic assistants, our young musicians will explore the magic of music in a playful environment, learning the basics of piano, guitar, and wind instruments. We will play music and theater games, and use our professional studio to record our very own original recordings.
'Ol factory Brass Band
Attention brass, woodwinds, and drummers!
The 'Ol Factory brass band is back!
This band will meets weekly learning old school jams as well as recognizable modern tunes in Preparation for our December march in the legendary SinterKlaass parade in Rhinebeck!
This group is a great opportunity for teens and adults to get an opportunity to play in a upbeat group setting.
Participants should have a good foundation on their instrument, be open to playing and learning by ear, and be able to play while walking.
Band Lab: Na-Na-Na-No!
Na-Na-Na-No! is an exciting indie band at Community Music Space. The group mixes up pop music, classic rock, and even some originals to create a sound all their own.
This group provides an exciting and engaging opportunity for young musicians looking to start a band. The group will meet weekly covering their favorite songs and learning to develop their own style and original music.
For kids 12 and up!
Band Lab: Saturday original music ensemble
The Saturday Original Music Ensemble provides an exciting and engaging opportunity for young musicians looking to write original music in a group environment. The group will meet weekly learning to develop their own style and writing original music.
Playing together is one of the most important aspects of becoming a musician. It helps young musicians grown in improvisation, writing, ear training and more.
We provide the amps, drums, mics, and the studio. All you have to do is show up, turn on, and start making music!
Led by Miles Sweeny
For kids 12 and up
Saturdays 12:30-1:45PM
FRIDAY AFTER SCHOOL SPECIAL
Wanna sing the songs that YOU love Join The Community Music Space’s High School vocal group, where we will mash-up, remix, and rewrite songs all using just our voices. Beat boxing, great harmonies, sweet melodies and your favorite songs, all come together in a fun and distinctly contemporary group.
Bits of Broadway 2019!
Directed by Mary Ward and Ben Senterfit, this fun filled week-long camp creates an exciting performing arts experience for children and youth. Campers learn songs, scenes, dance/choreography from Broadway musicals and also explore the wacky world of improvisation.
SPACE STUDIOS SUMMER RECORDING CAMP
Have you ever wondered how your favorite artists create their music? In this weeklong camp we will explore everything Space Studios has to offer and learn the skills needed to create our own musical productions
Band Lab: Tom Waits
How better to spend your summer than learning a handful of Tom Waits tunes and then performing them at our own Space Studios. We’ll pick out 5 gems from the Tom Waits vaults and get to work rearranging the tunes to fit our own sound. All instruments welcome.
You, The Band, will pick the tunes.
Directed by Sean Gallagher
Wednesdays
July 3rd-August 7th
7-9:00PM
Performance Date TBA
Rhythm Section Workshop
Join us for this exciting opportunity to dive into the art of the Rhythm section. In this two part workshop, bassist Jesse Murphy and drummer Evan Garcia-Renart will help decipher the essential elements of a solid rhythm section. We will discuss how to lock into a groove and learn how to interact with each other harmonically and rhythmically. Regardless of what instrument you play, this workshop will teach deepen your understanding of the essential foundations of any good band. There will be discussion, opportunity to play in your own section, and a chance to hear Jesse and Evan cut loose a bit as well.
Thursday, June 6th, 7-9pm
Thursday, June 13th, 7-9pm
Tuition: $95/person
With Evan Garcia-Renart and Jesse Murphy
Vocal Intensive for Teens
The Vocal Intensive is an exciting new program for kids ages 12 & up who love to sing and want to take their skills to the next level. Students meet for private lessons each week and a monthly group class.
Tai Chi
Come join for a meditation in motion – graceful, carefully structured, relaxed and flowing movements that combine strength with resilience and vigor with gentleness.
IMPROV FOR THE YOUNG PERFORMER
Improv for the Young Performer, is grounded in Viola Spolin’s theater games which are designed specifically for each age group. Through Spolin’s games, students adapt focused play to unlock the individual’s capacity for creative self-expression. Join the fun and be a part of the team that develops and writes an original play with music!