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U2 The Joshua Tree ROCK CAMP

Beacon Music Factory @ 333 Fishkill Avenue, Beacon, NY

A rock band camp at Beacon Music Factory. In this camp you will learn all the songs on U2's fifth album, released in 1987. Produced by Daniel Lanois and Brian Eno, the band aimed for a harder-hitting sound than Unforgettable Fire.  With its American and Irish roots influences, this sociopolitically conscious collection exemplifies U2's fascination with a “mythical America.”   The Joshua Tree topped the charts in over 20 countries,...

All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$565

12 sessions

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Adult Summer Intensive Rock Band Camp

Beacon Music Factory @ 333 Fishkill Avenue, Beacon, NY

You will spend the week rehearsing songs, dissecting arrangements, working out your own original songs (have you got original songs? please bring em!), taking lessons; ...You'll break out into smaller groups and spend time with individual instructors. Plus, we've just added a recording suite, so your band can do some recording. You'll rock out together, make new friends, sing together; expert teachers will stop by to give master class workshops...

All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$850

5 sessions

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One-week Intensive Women's Camp 2023

Beacon Music Factory @ 333 Fishkill Avenue, Beacon, NY

Welcome back to the funnest week of the year. BMF returns with a Summer Intensive rock band camp for Women with instructor Tracy Bonham  Come to Beacon NY this summer for the week of August 14, and spend all day every day making friends, rocking out in a band, rehearsing with, and learning from Tracy Bonham. Join GRAMMY® nominee Tracy Bonham for the entire week! You will spend the week rehearsing songs, dissecting arrangements, working...

All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$850

5 sessions

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The BMF Saxophone Quartet 2023-24

Beacon Music Factory @ 333 Fishkill Avenue, Beacon, NY

Join The BMF Saxophone Quartet 2023-24 This class will meet once a week for the school year.  We will explore various styles of music in the saxophone quartet medium. Members will be expected to prepare their individual parts each week for rehearsal and prepare for a final public performance at the end of the class. The various intricacies of chamber music will be explored using everything from Bach to arrangements of jazz and Pop tunes. ...

All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$1,400

32 sessions

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Beatles When They Still Played Live [Band Camp]

Beacon Music Factory @ 333 Fishkill Avenue, Beacon, NY

This camp will focus on the (early-ish) Beatles (who were still working it out in front of live audiences).  The ultimate garage band!

All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$650

10 sessions

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BOOKER T & The M.G.'s Band Camp

Beacon Music Factory @ 333 Fishkill Avenue, Beacon, NY

Stax recording artists Booker T. & the M.G.'s were an American instrumental R&B/funk band that was influential in shaping the sound of Southern soul and Memphis soul. The original members of the group were Booker T. Jones, Steve Cropper, Lewie Steinberg, and Al Jackson Jr.

All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$650

10 sessions

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'The Bear' ... Songs from THE BEAR, a Rock Band Camp

Beacon Music Factory @ 333 Fishkill Avenue, Beacon, NY

A sensation on so many levels, this show has a heck of a soundtrack. And so our esteemed professor Mike Rasimas has made you all a playlist. Play songs from the show, The Bear. Songs by artists like: Wilco, The Breeders, John Mayer, Sufjan Stevens, Steve Earle, Mavis Staples, The Replacements, David Byrne, Taylor Swift, Liz Phair...!

All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$650

11 sessions

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RADIOHEAD Rock Band Camp

Beacon Music Factory @ 333 Fishkill Avenue, Beacon, NY

Radiohead's debut single, “Creep”, became a worldwide hit. Radiohead's popularity and critical standing rose with the release of The Bends in 1995. Radiohead's third album, OK Computer (1997), brought them international fame; noted for its complex production and themes of modern alienation, it is acclaimed as a landmark record and one of the best albums in popular music.

All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$650

10 sessions

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The Hold Steady Band Camp

Beacon Music Factory @ 333 Fishkill Avenue, Beacon, NY

Discover the ultimate indie-rock experience with The Hold Steady Band Camp at Beacon Music Factory. Immerse yourself in the electrifying sounds of this Midwest band and be captivated by the unique blend of alternative rock and arena-style vibes. Prepare for a debaucherous night of ass-kicking music that will leave you wanting more.

All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$650

10 sessions

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THE CLASH High Speed Rock Camp

Beacon Music Factory @ 333 Fishkill Avenue, Beacon, NY

Join The CLASH rock camp and we will spend 7 fast weeks blazing through early songs, plus any other part of the catalog y'all deem fit.  And then perform twice: June 10 at BMF FEST ! Plus a dedicated show TBD (probably Dogwood)

All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$450

7 sessions

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How Music Works : For People Who Play

Beacon Music Factory @ 333 Fishkill Avenue, Beacon, NY

How Music Works For People who Play Tired of waking up from that nightmare where you accidentally played a C# on a G chord, and everyone threw beer bottles at you? Wondering why a tune gets stuck in your head? Does your head explode when you lose your place in the middle of a song? This class is designed to deepen your understanding of music so that you can play WITH people better than ever. Each time we meet, you’ll come away with new...

All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$335

10 sessions

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Chamber Music Ensemble for Strings

Beacon Music Factory @ 333 Fishkill Avenue, Beacon, NY

Chamber Music Ensemble – “Bach to Rock” Calling all violin, viola, cello, and bass players! BMF is offering a chamber music class in Spring 2023 from Mid April through June, culminating in at least one live performance. All players are welcome to join, as long as you have a basic proficiency on your instrument and the ability to read music. Repertoire is chosen by you, the participants! We can pick a program that spans centuries –...

All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$375

12 sessions

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Songwriting for Middle School Students

Beacon Music Factory @ 333 Fishkill Avenue, Beacon, NY

Whether you write songs regularly, or you're just getting started, you will be challenged in some inspiring ways to write a new song every week in this, one of  Beacon Music Factory's most popular classes.  Each week, we’ll meet for an hour (or more) and I’ll treat you to song examples to consider, song strctures to puzzle over, a few new ways of looking at songs you already know and lovel and then,...

All levels 11 - 13 years old
No upcoming schedules
$300

6 sessions

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Adult Summer Rock Camp

Beacon Music Factory @ 333 Fishkill Avenue, Beacon, NY

There will be 4 sections (or 4 bands, however, you want to think about it) Each of the four bands will have a specific theme. All the bands will perform a blowout festive show together in the BMF parking lot on Friday July 28. Unless it's a million degrees, then we will make adjustments.

All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$330

5 sessions

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Songwriting for High School Students

Beacon Music Factory @ 333 Fishkill Avenue, Beacon, NY

Whether you write songs regularly, or you're just getting started, you will be challenged in some inspiring ways to write a new song every week in this, one of  Beacon Music Factory's most popular classes.  Each week, we’ll meet for an hour (or more) and I’ll treat you to song examples to consider, song strctures to puzzle over, a few new ways of looking at songs you already know and lovel and then,...

All levels 14 - 18 years old
No upcoming schedules
$300

6 sessions

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Acoustic Guitar Accompaniment

Beacon Music Factory @ 333 Fishkill Avenue, Beacon, NY

A class for performing songwriters Become a more effective player and accompanist for yourself. Learn to better express yourself on the acoustic guitar. In this class you will strengthen your rhythmic approach, discover alternate tunings, and how to move back and forth between finger-style playing and picking, and use many different techniques—judiciously, creatively, and dynamically. This course features in-depth examination of techniques directed...

All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$265

6 sessions

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Jazz Improvisation Ensemble

Beacon Music Factory @ 333 Fishkill Avenue, Beacon, NY

Workshop focusing on improvising on everything from Blues through Standards from Jerome Kern, Cole Porter through Charlie Parker. All instruments welcome. Basic proficiency on your instrument is fine; open to jazz beginners and intermediate players. Whether you are interested in learning how to improvise in jazz, blues, or even rock, you will gain valuable insight in how to confidently navigate improvisation.

All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$245

8 sessions

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Improvisation Clinic

Beacon Music Factory @ 333 Fishkill Avenue, Beacon, NY

With instructors Nathan Bradley Allen and Pierce Allen Edelstein Have you ever been asked to “take a solo” but were unsure what to do? If your sense of how to really make a solo sing feels limited or if you feel stuck, this is a great opportunity for you.  In this workshop we will learn about tools for soloing over different pop, rock, blues, jazz, and R&B songs. You’ll come away with improvisation techniques that you can put to use...

All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules

Rewrite Your Songs

Beacon Music Factory @ 333 Fishkill Avenue, Beacon, NY

GOT SONGS? Maybe some unfinished songs? Or they're not quite there yet?  Want some valuable feedback?  This might be just the thing you need to rethink your song.  A new perspective can really help? And one surefire way of getting that is by sharing your works-in-progress with other songwriters who are invested in you and your song. The people sitting around the table at this workshop will give you somee great insight, ask questions,...

All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules

Rock Camp 5-week

Beacon Music Factory

Join this 5-week rock camp.  Not a big time commitment. Affordable.  But that same rock camp sensation. This session will be doing FIVE* songs by street smart NYC guitar poppers THE STROKES. You, the participants, choose the songs. Expect to cover about 5 songs, depending on the material and various other factors. Performance will be at Quinn's at BMF Nite on 3/26.

All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
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