GET READY FOR THE BEST SUMMER EVER!!

This year Larsen School of Music is offering a collection of unique and innovative programs , to make your summer unforgettable!

Presenting 3 new programs for summer of 2013: 

1. Musical Theatre- July 8-12

2. IndieBand Bootcamp - July 15-19

3. JazzJazz Time Machine™ - July 22-26 

All programs run 9-4pm | Early Bird - $300, After May 15^th.  - $330.

Grades 7 through 12.

Registration is easy!

By phone at the school: 250-389-1988 ex. 3201

On-line here

Or by email us at school@larsenmusic.ca

Musical Theatre:

July 8-12 | 9-4pm |  $330.

Grades 7 through 12.

Get to experience the world of Musical Theatre during the summer on our week long camps. We are honored to have Theatre director Terry Rowsell (4 Seasons theatre) as the artistic director on the camp, together with Anabel Wind as music director and Deanna Callander as the camp choreographer.

This camp is packed full of drama, singing and dancing. The students will engage in a stimulating week of fun and hard but rewarding work, which lead to a final performance or presentation on Saturday- to which family and friends are invited.

Register today : online or by phone: 250-389-1988 ext. 3201

IndieBand Bootcamp:

July 15-19 | 9-4pm | $330.

Grades 7 through 12.

IndieBand Bootcamp is the only program that is designed to encourage teens to explore musical self-expression by focusing on band creation of original music and writing their own songs for an end-of-the-week performance!  We are thrilled to have band-leader vocalist/guitarist/bassist/drummer and music educator, Scott McGill, artistically directing the camp, collaborating with pianist/composer/producer Thomas Kinzel to provide you with the best Musical experience.

Together we’ll explore a variety of styles while composing and performing, from blues, rock, pop, Motown, reggae, country, and rap. You’ll will also enjoy learning about gear and set up, stage presence, and of course all the important ins and outs of crafting a killer song!

Register today : online or by phone: 250-389-1988 ext. 3201

JazzJazz Time Machine™:

July 22-26 | 9-4pm | $330.

Grades 7* through 12.

JazzJazz Time Machine™ is our new experiential jazz program, led by Berklee alumni and saxophonist/pianist/composer/teacher Brooke Maxwell. He will be joined by Joey Smith on bass/guitar, and Matt Pease  on drums. A quick historically-framed music experience, zipping from Africa to Cuba to New Orleans to the lands of Louis, Duke and Miles, finally arriving in the present day! Suitable for grades 8-12. [*Hotshot grade 7's if recommended by teacher.] Students should be comfortable with the keys of F, Bb and Eb major, and know their darned chromatic scales by memory. [“Full range is the key to all happiness” - the Buddha.]

Yes there will be jamming, there will be singing, there will be dancing, and there will be percussing! Only *15 spots available. Sign up and start practicing now. Tinfoil helmets optional.

*An orientation meeting will be held on Saturday July 20^th. at the Victoria West Community Centre.

Register today : online or by phone: 250-389-1988 ext. 3201

Larsen Music is proud to present the annual Victoria Ukulele Week!

Click on the poster to check out this year's program

Tickets purchasing and registration for the workshops can be done over the phone at: 250-389-1988 Ext. 3201

Please join us for Spring term beginner and intermediate/advance ukulele class with Paul Laverick!  You will surprise and delight yourself with how many incredible things you will be able to do on this wonderful little instrument!

May 9-June 27, 2013 + final concert date TBD

$125

Beginners : 5:30-6:30

Intermediate: 6:45-7:45

Register at the school: 250-389-1988 ext. 3201

Our second season of The Choir with Anne Schaefer starts tomorrow! Call now to join.

The Larsen Music family is crossing figures and congratulates our faculty member, Jeff Poynter and his band, West My Friend, for their Vancouver Island Music Awards nomination!!!


The group, is nominated in the Island Roots Album or EP of the Year, category.

Click here to Explore Our Spring Break Opportunities

Please check out a great article in the March 2013 issue of Boulevard Magazine. Thanks to Alisa Gordaneer and Boulevard Magazine for their support!

Our beautiful, and one-of-a-kind in Victoria Choir will be performing its first concert this coming Sunday. Don't miss it!!

When: Sunday, March 10, 7:30-9pm
Where: The First Church of Christ Scientist (1205 Pandora Av. at Chambers)
How much: $10. Kids under 12 with no admission fee.

Tickets are available at the Larsen Music store in advance, or at the door.

(Choir members will be asked to come earlier for sound check and final touches!)

LOOK INSIDE FOR JANUARY-MARCH 2013 OPPORTUNITIES....

We’ve heard about the Mozart Effect: the theory that listening to classical music can make our kids smarter. Well, move over, Mozart. Learning to play an instrument, even if it’s to jam with Justin Bieber’s CD, has broader benefits. A University of Toronto study found that six- to 11-year-olds who took music lessons had higher IQs and better grades.

Read about the 3 tips that would help YOU make the most of your music lesson!!!

Dear Students and parents!

I am delighted to take over the role of School Director at Larsen School of Music!

Providing the best musical and learning experiences for our students is my first priority, and with our amazing faculty of teachers, I am confident that you or your child will indeed enjoy private lessons, workshops, and all the musical events we will offer this year!

Please feel free to contact me with any question or concern,

May we have a wonderful academic year together!

Anabel Wind, M.Ed, B.Mus

Director

Larsen School of Music

250-389-1988 ext. 3202

Three main reasons to choose Larsen School of Music

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What makes Larsen School of Music so different than other schools?

1. We hand-pick our instructors to assure the best learning experience possible for our students.

At Larsen School of Music, we regularly evaluate our instructors, and we are the only music school in Victoria to provide in-house Professional Development to our teachers, to constantly improve our esteemed faculty for your benefit!

2. We offer a wide range of teaching styles, for diverse learning styles and musical aspirations. You name the time, and the desired instrument, and we will make it happen!

It's that simple.

3. We are a privately owned school, as such we take it personally. We will walk the extra mile to provide excellent service and education to our students and clients

How to Register:

1. Contact our friendly and efficient School Administrators.

You can call us at 250.389.1988 ext. 3201 or Toll Free at 1.877.472.1907, or you can email us here.

2. Tell us a little bit about the students' learning style, past musical experience and musical goals. We'll recommend a teacher and schedule a lesson time that is convenient for you.

3. When you come in we will have you sign the registration form.

There are no registration fees at Larsen School of Music!

See you soon!

Please join us for this special Tango music workshop with Seattle based Tangabrazo!

All skill levels and instruments welcome

Saturday, August 11

Larsen School of Music

1808 Cook Street

2:00pm to 4:00pm

$35

Don't miss this fabulous opportunity to learn about the mesmerizing and melancholy music of Argentina!

Count down to Indie Band Boot Camp...3 days!!!

We are so excited to have special guests, Aidan Knight and his friendly friends and Lucas Renshaw of Jets Overhead! Incredible!

Please call us to register, know more or inquire about scholarship possibilities!

Indie Band Boot Camp

Monday July 23rd to Friday July 27th

9am to 3pm

Gordon Head United Church

Summer  Band – age 12 to 17

Monday July 9th to Friday July 13^th

Summer Jazz – age 13 to 110

Monday July 16^th through Saturday July 21^st

Indie Band Boot Camp

Monday July 23^rd to Friday July 27^th

Click Here Register!

PLEASE JOIN US FOR OUR ANNUAL FUNDRAISER, HOT DOG SALE, ALL DAY CONCERT GOODNESS ON OUR MAJESTIC FRONT LAWN!

Saturday, July 7th

11am to 4pm

Larsen Retail Store Lawn

1833 Cook Street

by donation and all proceeds go to sponsoring kids in music summer camp!

Performances by:

WEST MY FRIEND

BUCAN BUCAN

PAUL LAVERICK'S "ENSEMBLELE"

ANDREW SLADE

ANNE SCHAEFER

and more!!!

PLEASE JOIN US AND TELL ALL YOUR FRIENDS!!!

Check them out by clicking here, they are fabuloso!!!

Two celebrity judges!!! Great fun!!! Everyone welcome!!!

Brooke Maxwell - musician/composer - The Gnu Standards and "Ride the Cyclone" 

www.brookemaxwell.com

Sarah Kramer - best selling Vegan Cookbook Author

www.govegan.net

Don't miss it!!!

$5 at the door - dinner not included.

Check out photos from the Mass Uke Love-In at Market Square on Sunday!

Please come and join us for an exciting week of Ukulele Adventures!

Uke Brunch

Uke Love In

Beginner Uke Workshop

Uke Dinner Party and Contest

Hawaiian Uke Showcase

Scientist meets artist meets uke player workshop

Shelley O'Brien CD Release party

Register now!!!

Live the dream and join us for a new session of Ensemblele with Paul Laverick!!!

Starts Saturday, April 28th and runs through July 7th!

For more information and to register call us at: 250.389.1988 ext 3201

Join us for two fabulous workshops with Seattle's Canote Brothers!

Saturday, March 31st

11:30 to 12:45 - Orange Hall - Old Time Back up Guitar!

Fancy up that old boom chuck rhythm while we learn how to back up an old time fiddler or singer.

We'll cover bass notes, bass runs, pick direction, playing in A and D without a capo, making good chord choices and keeping a fiddler happy!

$35

11:30 to 12:45 - Orange Hall - Old Time Fiddle!

The Drone and Pulse using the medium of actual tunes.

We'll explore some of the elements that make it old time fiddling such as: drones, double stops, simple bowing patterns and bow licks.

Bring a working fiddle and a recording device!

$35

2:30 to 3:45 - Larsen Retail Store - Old Time Ukulele!

Discover why this curvy little instrument is enjoying so much popularity.

We'll start with right hand strumming technique: the basic strum, the freight train rhythm, the roll and triplet strum and waltz strum. Then, we'll survey old time banjo skills on the ukulele including clawhammer and two finger picking. Handouts provided! Bring a concert or soprano uke tuned to GCEA.

$35

Adlrine Guerrero came to Victoria in early March and stopped into our store to give us a workshop on ukulele strumming techniques. It sold out and we had a blast!! We hope to have Aldrine here again very soon.

Have a look at the pictures on our Facebook page. 

Aldrine's website

Just a remider that as per our school policies...the Larsen School of Music remains open for regular lessons during spring break. 

Congratulations to several members of the Larsen School of Music faculty for their Vancouver Island Music Awards nominations!!!

Jessica Benini - Best Live Act

The Sweet Lowdown(Shanti Bremer) - Album of the Year

West My Friend(Jeffrey Poynter) - Song of the Year

Anne Schaefer - Album of the Year

Two New Workshops for amateur and career minded musicians!

Adult Workshop ages 19 and over

Saturday, February 18th

12noon to 6pm

Larsen School of Music

$40

Teen Workshop ages 13 through 18

Saturday, February 25th

12noon to 6pm

Larsen School of Music

$40

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO!

Level 1

Mondays, February 6/13/20/27

6:45 to 9pm

$145

Level 2

Mondays, March 5/12/19/26

6:45 to 9pm

Larsen School of Music – 1808 Cook Street

$145

Victoria's first Ukulele Orchestra strikes again with it's new session.

January 7th and 28th, February 4th and 18th and March 3rd and 10th.

Saturdays, 10am to 12noon.

Join us for another rousing session of Ukulele fun!

Beginner Class

Thursdays, 6:30pm to 7:30pm *

January 12th through March 8th.

* January 19th from 6pm to 7pm

 CLASS IS FULL!

Banjo/Uke Class Performance

Sunday November 27th 6pm at the Fernwood Inn

Diamond Tooth Molly Uke Strumalong

Monday Nov 28^th 6pm at the Fernwood Inn

Cook St Light Up & Carolling

Saturday Dec 3rd 5pm, meet at Polish Deli parking lot

Santa will be in attendance!

Swing Thing Class Performance

Saturday Dec. 5th 7:30 at the Fernwood Inn

Ukes and Caroling

Thursday Dec. 15th 3 to 5pm at the James Bay Community Centre

Larsen School of Music Student Recietal

Saturday Dec. 18th 1 to 7pm at the Victoria Truth Centre

This is an ongoing ensemble that will have you playing fabulous songs that span an array of exciting genres and keep you all interested with parted playing and singing PLUS amazing arrangements just for you!!! Yes, I know! Dreams really DO come true! The sensational, Paul Laverick heads this up with some guest appearances to surprise and delight you. A special seasonal Ukulele flash mob is also scheduled for the last December class…YES…I KNOW!!!  

Ensemblele…a ukulele orchestra.

Every second Saturday starting October 15^th…

10am to 12noon

6 session registration - $90

Drop in - $20

October 15^th/29^th, November 12^th/ 26^th, December 10^th/ 17^th

WE ARE NOW TAKING REGISTRATIONS!!!

Beginner Ukulele Class with Paul Laverick!

October 6^th through November 24^th- Final performance Monday, November 28^th

Thursdays - 6:30 to 7:30 - $125

Maximum 15 students

Swing Class with Avram Devon McCagherty!

October 16^th through 27^th- final performance Monday, November 28^th

Sundays - 4:30 to 6:00pm - $150

Bonus swing guitar tutor – 4:00 to 4:30pm - $25

Maximum 12 students

Jazz Combo Course with Kelby MacNayr!

October 15^th through December 17^th – final performance December 17^th

Saturdays – 3 :00 to 4:30pm - $300

Maximum 5 students

Bluegrass Jam Class with Shanti Bremer!

November 5^th through November 26^th – final performance November 28^th

Saturdays – 10:00 to 12:00pm – $125

Maximum 12 students

Fall Term

Lesson registration for the fall term begins on Monday, August 22nd. Please call or e-mail the school with your availability for lessons. Requests will be handled in the order in which they are received. Due to the large volume of students, and in fairness to all, we will only respond to requests received on or after August 22nd.

We will be closed from Friday July 1st and reopen on Monday July 4th at 10am. If you want to register for the Summer Band programs that start on Monday at 9am...please join us at 845am at Gordon Head United and we will take care of registration then!

Summer Band - Grade 7 to 12

Monday, July 4th to Friday, July 8^th

Rocker Band - Ages 8 to 12

Monday, July 11^th to Friday, July 15^th

Rocker Band - Ages 13 to 17

Monday, July 18^th to Friday, July 22^nd

Ukulele Boot Camp - Adults

Saturdays, August 6/13/20/27

Check out the Workshops area of the School page for full details!

Bluegrass Workshop with Shanti Bremer and James Whittall!!!

Have you ever wanted to participate in a bluegrass Jam?

Join us as Shanti Bremer and James Whittall sail us through the ins and outs of having a great time jamming with others!

Saturday, June 25^th

11am to 1pm

$20

Get ready for a full week of incredible events and workshops inspired by the worlds sweetest and most delightful community building instruments! The fun begins at Market Square with a Mass Ukulele Love-In and wraps at the Fernwood Inn for a grand Uke party/concert/sing along!

Check out the full listings on our school page!

Monday, March 21st 6 to 8pm

Fernwood Inn

Everyone Welcome!