Instrument-Specific Workshops Archives • Maestra

Playing Pop Piano Styles in Theatre

Broadway music director Julie McBride will lead a workshop about pop/rock piano styles and finding your groove as a pianist/music director.

Using the Banjo and Folk Instruments in Theatre

Banjoist and multi-instrumentalist Hilary Hawke will lead a workshop on using the banjo and folk instruments in musical theatre, including how it’s played, how it’s notated, and what it can do in a theatrical score, as well as some listening examples of banjo in theatre.

Understanding the Violin/Viola Doubler

A discussion of the ways to best utilize and understand the violin/viola doubler.

It’s All About the Bass

Bassist, Arranger, Producer, and Musical Director Mary Ann McSweeney will lead a workshop all about the Bass (and more)!

Everything About the French Horn

Musician Kyra Sims will lead a workshop for composers, MDs, orchestrators, and so on about using the French horn in a theatrical context.

The Do’s and Don’ts of Writing for Drums

Writing for drums doesn’t have to be intimidating! Drummer, Percussionist, Bandleader and Music Educator Elena Bonomo leads a workshop on how to write clean, readable parts for drumset. From understanding the basics of drum set notation to creating your own parts, Elena will give you the tips you need to make every drummer happy.