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West Music Masterclass Series

2021 Virtual Masterclasses On-Demand

Did you miss one of our recent Virtual Masterclasses? You’re in luck! Check out the full Masterclass videos series below.

Finding Your Innate Musicianship with Tom Burritt

“What is the role of the performing musician to their listener? What is the role of the musician in a post-pandemic future?” Sponsored by Majestic.

Keith Aleo on Finding Your Sound

Keith Aleo focuses on so-called “accessory” percussion instruments: tambourines, triangles, bass drums, and cymbals. Co-presented with Zildjian.

Continuous Learning Through Music and Creativity with Steve Fidyk

Steve Fidyk is a jazz drummer, composer, author, and educator. Hear his thoughts about music and creativity. Sponsored by Mapex.

Two Rivers Strings: Why They Should be in Your Classroom with Jason Bartel

Join master luthier Jason Bartel as he demonstrates why Two Rivers Strings orchestral instruments are right for your students. This masterclass is indented for school music directors, orchestral students, and parents! Two Rivers Strings is exclusively available at West Music.

Cracking the Trumpet Code with Wayne Bergeron

World-class musician Wayne Bergeron discusses topics surrounding the world of trumpet in this free Virtual Masterclass. Trumpet basics, getting the get and how to make it as a pro trumpet player are some of the topics that will keep you at the edge of your seat. Afterwards, grab a tub of popcorn and check out some of the movies he has played on including Moana, Incredibles 2, Hidden Figures, and many more! Sponsored by Yamaha.

Essential Elements Interactive with Steve Smith

This masterclass discusses using technology to connect with your students in the context of increased online learning. Whether you are new to Essential Elements Interactive or have been using it as a regular part of your class, this session will offer several ideas and show how to use EEi to engage your students. Featuring Steve Smith and sponsored by Hal Leonard Publishing.

USB Microphones: Opportunities Abound. Podcasting, WFH, Zoom, and more with James Gast

Microphone 101! USB vs. Non-USB (and what each type of mic offers to the end-user), and tips and tricks for using a microphone with video conferencing and recording. Great for anyone interested in having quality audio for podcasting, WFH (Work From Home), Zoom video meetings, and more.

Classical Saxophone Musicians: What to do after the pandemic! with Chika Inoue

It’s been almost a year since we were withdrawn from our ‘normal days’ as musicians, and we now realize how precious it was to share live music with our audience. Now that we mainly interact with our audience and fellow musicians through online platforms, what do we do? How do we keep ourselves active and motivated? What shall we look forward to when this is all over? Classical saxophonist Chika Inoue will discuss her profession and what she plans to do after the pandemic in our next masterclass.

Shifting Essentials for Violin/Viola with Rachelle Puchinni

This clinic focuses on how to teach shifting using a tactile approach to finding key areas on the violin and viola so that the student is able to reliably find their way into higher positions and therefore be more in tune in upper positions.

The Reimagine Initiative with Brian Balmages

In these times of uncertainty, all music educators agree that music is more important now than ever. Engaging students in the music-making process is an essential part of their emotional wellbeing. While a number of online tools have entered the conversation, teachers still struggle with the most important issue of all – how can we engage and inspire our students when they may be in a hybrid, virtual, or smaller in-person modality? The good news – there are solutions! There are ways forward that reframe music in a way that enables us to have an engaging and productive semester. Let’s leave with barriers behind us and an environment of possibility ahead!