Fall Gigs for Adults

ADULT GIGS
Our Adult Gigs are for students ages 21 and over. No performance experience is required, but students are expected to at least have "advanced beginner" skills on their principal instrument. Bands meet on a weekly basis, for 2.5 hours. The sessions generally run for about 4 months (16 weeks). All sessions culminate in a live performance at a public venue.

An instructor (or "show leader") will help with song selection, lead the weekly rehearsals, and keep everyone organized with charts and other resources. Your show leader will also assist with changing keys to accommodate vocalists. Additionally, a professional drummer is provided to handle all the drumming, or personally assist student drummers.

Mondays 7:30p-10:00p Sept 14-Jan 25 Rockin’ Solid Monday evening continues on a list of great rock songs the group will play. Groups include Black Crowes, Led Zeppelin, Aerosmith, Mellencamp, Radiohead, Garbage, L7.
Instructor: Josh A.
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Tuesdays 7:30p-10:00p Sept 08-Jan 19 Ballads & Harmonies This group is based on songs that vocalists and instrumentalists choose. Songs feature harmonies that are worked on in session.
Instructor, Chris Cass
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Tuesdays Afternoons 12:00p-2:30p Sept 08-Jan 19 Open Set List We are looking for players that prefer to play during the day and can fit rehearsals in during a weekday. The set list is open. Subject to adequate enrollment.
Instructor: TBD

Wednesdays 7:30p-10:00p Sept 09-Jan 20 Psychedelic & Dead Set Live This is a new group under the guidance of Mike Gurge. It will feel like The Summer of Love all over again. Groups include: Grateful Dead (Dead Set Live), Steppenwolf, Santana, Yes, Jefferson Airplane.
Instructor: Mike Gurge
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Thursdays 7:30p-10:00p Sept 10-Jan 21 Soulful Rocking Our Thursday group continues their exploration of rock, alternative, country and horn driven songs. Groups include: Pink Floyd, Joss Stone, Portishead, Chicago, Feist, AWB, Mellencamp, Hall and Oates.
Instructor: Steve Sasloe
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Gig Center Lesson Specials

Gig Center Online Lessons

Special Introductory 3-Lesson Package for $120 *

Let us help you manage your children's extended day at home. The Gig Center has given hundreds of on-line lessons since suspending in-person meetings. We are now offering new students 3 half-hour lessons for $120.00. Schedule now to start right away, or over the summer.

All Instruments

*Discounted 3-lesson pricing available to new students only. Will be applicable to in-person lessons if possible/available.

Phone: 203.292.8934 info@gigcenterwestport.com

ABOUT THE GIG
At the Gig Center, music students work together and individually under the guidance of our outstanding faculty. We provide an educational, fun, supportive environment for kids and adults to foster their creativity and develop their musical skills.

Our Content
We offer both private lessons and group sessions; students may do either, or both. Each group session has a musical theme, so students have an idea of what they’ll be playing. We determine song selection and create playable arrangements that address the musical strengths and interests of our students. We’ll change keys to accommodate our singers, and we welcome brass and woodwind players in addition to students of all standard rock-band instruments.

Striking a Balance
Our private lessons offer a traditional approach to vocal or instrumental study. For students who enroll in a group session, your lessons may include, compliment and expand upon your band's material. Within our group sessions, students are musically engaged for a high percentage of the time at each rehearsal. Downtime is limited to breaks needed for social interaction and sustaining levels of attention, energy, and enthusiasm.

Our Schedule
Each Gig Center group session runs for about 16-20 weeks, and culminates in a live performance at a local venue. Students meet weekly for a two-hour rehearsal (2.5 hours for adults). Sessions will tend to run approximately from September through January, and February through mid-June. Similarly, private lessons are also offered on a semester basis. We offer summer programs as well.

Our Facility
As of September 2019, we are thrilled to be in a new location, at 1572 Post Road East (the former location of "Kidville"). We have increased the size of our main rehearsal area, and we also have spacious private-lesson studios. We invite you to come have a look!

KID GIGS and GIG STARTERS

KID GIGS
Our Kid Gigs are for students ages 12-17. (For younger kids, see "Gig Starters", below.) No performance experience is required, but students are expected to at least have "advanced beginner" skills on their principal instrument. Bands meet on a weekly basis, for two hours. The sessions generally run for about 4 months (16 weeks). However, depending on start dates and other scheduling concerns - including what's convenient for our students - sessions might run anywhere from about 12 to 20 weeks. We'll have start dates, end dates, and performance dates for each session posted as early as possible. All sessions culminate in a live performance at a public venue.

An instructor (or "show leader") will help with song selection, lead the weekly rehearsals, and keep everyone organized with charts and other resources. Songs may be moved to appropriate keys to accommodate the singers. A second faculty member is on hand as well, ensuring a well monitored, efficiently run rehearsal.

Fall 2020 KID GIGS to be Announced Soon

Classic Picks: Rock On

Featuring a similar structure to our fall '19 program, show leader Josh Auchterlonie will select the starting songs for the group and then create a final set list with input from the students.

If you're considering enrollment, please feel free to visit us during a Saturday session to see a Gig Center rehearsal in action.

The Gig performance is tentatively scheduled for mid-June.

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Call us or email for all the details. 203 292-8934
info@gigcenterwestport.com

Saturdays 11:30am-1:30pm- Teens

Sundays 11:30am-1:30pm- Under 12

February 15 - summer 2020
September show date TBA

Gig Starters

GIG STARTERS
Gig Starters is a performance-based program for beginning students, generally ages 7-11. We know that playing in a group helps young people stick with learning an instrument, so these weekly sessions emphasize teamwork and introduce the basic concepts of playing in a band. Consider this program even if your child takes lessons elsewhere; it's a great companion to private instruction. When a student is ready, we move them to a regular Gig.

Bands meet on a weekly basis, for two hours. Just as with the "Kid Gigs" (above), the sessions generally run for about 4 months (16 weeks). However, depending on start dates and other scheduling concerns - including what's convenient for our students - sessions might run anywhere from about 12 to 20 weeks. We'll have start dates, end dates, and performance dates for each session posted as early as possible. All sessions culminate in a live performance at a public venue.

For the Fall 2019 program:
Show leader Josh Auchterlonie selects the starting songs for the group and then creates a final set list with input from the students.

SPRING 2020 GIG STARTERS SCHEDULE
Sundays 11:30am-1:30pm
February 15 - summer 2020
September show date TBA

If you're considering enrollment, please feel free to visit us during a Saturday session to see a Gig Starters rehearsal in action.