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851 Music Studio
1043 Grant St.
Benicia, CA  94510
707.747.0851
www.851MusicStudio.com

For Immediate Release

Contact:  J. Shelby 707.747.0851 or jshelby@851MusicStudio.com

August 23, 2011 (Benicia, CA)

MUSIC SCHOOL MAKES A MOVE

One of Benicia’s hidden gems, the 851 Music Studio has relocated to its perfect home. Director J. Shelby says the new location in Benicia’s Arts District at 1043 Grant St. is what he’s wished for ever since opening in 2006. The newly renovated building features spacious lesson studios and a large main room for performances.

With the expanded facilities, Shelby is increasing his teaching staff and classes. Music students hoping to reach high levels of excellence will now have more opportunities than ever. The studio offers personalized instruction in guitar, piano, violin, voice, bass and drums.

There are also classes available for children 0 through 5 years old  through staff member Justine Chadly.

Offerings go beyond traditional 30 and 60 minute lessons. Although four lessons per month are recommended, students have the flexibility of customizing their own lesson schedule. Private lessons also include group playing and regular performance opportunities for all ages, a huge reference library as well as the use of computers featuring the best known musical software programs for ear-training, recording, music creation and education.

New teachers
At this time 851 Music Studio welcomes two new instructors to the teaching staff. Pianist Jennifer Reich and guitarist Christian Deardorff.

Jennifer chose to become a music teacher so she can assist others to find the true joy that exists in making their own music.

Her students will experience lessons on her baby grand piano.

Jennifer’s students will benefit from a teacher who has won first place in state-wide piano competitions and knows the ropes, but whose instruction is tempered with a true love for music. While competitions and a competitive nature can bring certain benefits, the enjoyment of both the performer and the audience are first and foremost in importance.

Guitarist Christian Deardorff enjoys teaching students of all ages, abilities and musical backgrounds, and tailors his teaching to meet each student’s individual needs, helping them to develop a technique and a repertoire that is both organic and musical. Christian is passionate about creating enthusiasm for the guitar and a life long love of music for his students.

Christian finished his Masters Degree in Music in guitar performance at University of Southern California, primarily studying with the chair of the classical guitar department James Smith, and flamenco guitar with Adam Del Monte. He is versatile and knowledgeable in jazz and pop guitar as well.

Please call for more information about lessons.

Children’s Classical Guitar Quartets

Children’s classical guitar ensembles are ongoing. They will have performances in December to kick off the Christmas season. Mark your calendar, there will be limited seating. A variety of music, classical through pop, will be presented, as well as etudes and compositions written and or arranged by J. Shelby.

Children’s Classical Guitar Quartets are extremely rare in the United States and we hope to expand on this concept in the future as it is profoundly powerful for developing musicianship. The challenge lies in providing scores that are level-appropriate and in making all of the hard work fun.

“Tone Deaf Singing” Class?

There’s no such thing as being “tone deaf.” If there were, you would not be able to recognize your mother’s voice over the phone. The fact is, you can even tell what mood she’s in.

If you’ve ever thought, “I’d love to be able to sing,” but felt it was impossible, the Tone Deaf Singing Class is for you. Beginning on Monday, September 12th at 7:30pm, this one-hour class runs eight weeks and is oriented toward those individuals who’d like to sing but think they can’t. Participants enjoy improved musical perception and gain an overview of the twelve-tone system used in our culture and how it developed.

851 Music Studio studio provides private and group instruction, student band development, computer learning, recording, play nights, workshops, field trips and student performances. Beginning through advanced students are welcome.

Links:

http://www.851MusicStudio.com

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON MUSIC LESSONS, TONE DEAF SINGING CLASS PLEASE CALL 707.747.0851