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For thought leaders with a need to amplify their authority and expand their reach, podcasting is quickly becoming one of the best ways to communicate your ideas, your passion, and your unique insights to an engaged audience. In this interactive workshop, we will review all the aspects of launching your podcast. You'll learn the importance of well-planned...

Podcasting has been around for over a decade, but when Sarah Koenig launched Serial in 2014, the medium was thrust into popular culture. Today, it's one of the most powerful ways to deliver entertaining and thought-provoking stories and conversations to an engaged audience. Podcasting isn’t rocket science, but its unique equation of branded storytelling...

Artists of all mediums invited for cross pollination in this art journaling class. Our focus is to nurture the internal process of our creativity. By mindfully turning inward with an ear to our intuitive voice, our authentic “message” can surface. We summon our inspiration by reflecting on art, music, poetry, writing to prompts and understanding...

Documentary filmmaking can be challenging whether you’re just getting started or have some experience in the field. This 2-day graduate level certificate workshop will guide you through all the stages of producing a successful documentary, with tips and strategies on the essentials of independent documentary filmmaking for both short and feature-length...

A history of the jazz organ and an introduction to basic Hammond B-3 techniques with Wil Blades, one of the top organ masters of his generation! Open to all.

Students of all ages learn how to stand, hold the violin and bow, and spend time listening and playing various games that introduce the instrument and playing methods.

Learn to play trumpet, trombone, saxophone, tuba, clarinet, baritone horn and euphonium in this beginner class. Saturdays at noon, all ages welcome.

We encourage children and adults of all skill levels interested in playing taiko to attend weekly classes in San Francisco or South San Francisco. New students are accepted the first Tuesday of each month and should arrive at least 30 minutes before class time to sign up and warm up for class. 

We encourage children and adults of all skill levels interested in playing taiko to attend weekly classes in San Francisco or South San Francisco. New students are accepted the first Tuesday of each month and should arrive at least 30 minutes before class time to sign up and warm up for class. 

A workshop focusing on the rhythmic, harmonic and melodic elements fundamental to bossa nova guitar through examination of songs of some of the foremost Brazilian composers including Antonio Carlos Jobim, Vinicius de Moraes, Baden Powell and Dorival Caymmi among others. Instructor covers other Brazilian music styles, time permitting. Prerequisites:...

In this workshop, students explore a variety of Brazilian rhythms, including samba, bossa nova, baião, choro and afoxé, and how to incorporate them into the jazz idiom and beyond. Participants learn the distinguishing characteristics of each rhythm and put them into practice through in-class exercises. Prerequisites: None. Open to all melodic...

This class is for songwriters, artists, DJ's,  composers, and producers, and offers comprehensive, step-by-step guidance through the process of recording and producing your own music in the comfort of your home studio. Receive hands-on live instruction and find out what is involved every step of the way to producing your own music!  This...

An overview of the life and music of legendary jazz pianist and composer Bill Evans, highlighting the profound influence his many artistic contributions have had on the world of jazz piano. Workshop includes analysis of Evans’ groundbreaking style, focusing on his signature rhythmic, harmonic and melodic innovations that continue to inform modern...

Bird is excited to offer a 7-week evening workshop for bands interested in recording an EP. Bands may rehearse any songs of their choosing, and at the end of each 7 week session, will record up to 4 songs at Bird Records Studios over two days. Bird will help provide photos and art work to supplement your record. Recording will take place over a total...

This course puts it all together: traditional material (Cuba, Brazil, Mali, Guinee), modern compositions, soloing technique, multiple instruments (chekere, caxixi, agogo, surdo, djundjun, djembe, conga, rebolo), & learning how to play MUSICALLY. Many students are gigging musicians looking to enhance their percussion repertoire.  Prerequisites:...