
“La Mesa” Performance Series

Multi-week Vocal Competition

Free Music Program Resources
ive your participants the ultimate musical experience by getting them to play their favorite songs in a band on the very first day. Youth participants are empowered by choosing their instrument, song, bandmates, and stage name. Your role is to simplify the chord progressions or drum beats (ie. root notes) and get the band to play along with the recording while performing on stage. Instead of weekly “lessons,” participants attend a regular band rehearsal with the goal of performing at a showcase performance each month.
Read More How to… Before participants arrive Guitar/bass Piano Use white Gaffers tape to label frets with chord function. Move tape for each songParticipants play root notes using one finger on one string Label keys with chord function using tape or dry erase markersParticipants play root notes using one finger Page 1 of 3
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It’s impossible to please all of your participants with song choice, especially when they’re at different skill levels and have different musical tastes. So, how do you keep everyone engaged? A Cover Song Challenge is a great way to increase participants’ motivation, provide them a sense of independence, and recognize their efforts. Active participants, beginners, and members who wouldn’t usually get involved all have the opportunity to try new things, collaborate, and showcase their skills.
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A Lip Sync Battle is a fun and silly “performance” that gets participants to know each other and conquer their stage fright. Vocal performers lip sync on stage in front of their peers while instrumentalist “air” play (guitar, bass, drums, keys, etc). This helps eliminate the need for knowing how to play while allowing inexperienced performance start to think about stage presence and getting comfortable in front of a crowd.
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Many young musicians have never performed on stage in front of others and the experience can be overwhelming. Give you participants opportunities to discuss and practice seven tips to have an effective soundcheck. Topics include helping your participants understand the importance of being friendly, on time, prepared, aware, assertive, realistic, and respectful.
Read More How to… Before a performance, schedule a soundcheck rehearsal to discuss and practice the seven tips below. Use your personal performance experience to discuss why these proper etiquette during a soundcheck is important and how it will ultimately benefit their performance and sound. After the discussion, run practice soundchecks to help participants understand what makes an effective soundcheck. Help reduce stress and make the process fun until everyone is comfortable with their sound. Seven Tips for an Effective Soundcheck: Specific soundcheck tips for the band: Page 1 of 1
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Ryan Seacrest OUT and youth participants IN! Groom participants to be Emcees for events
Objective: Gain self-confidence by hosting a performance
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Use words that impress, without the stress, just try your best
Objective: Fun, safe, open space for participants to try freestyling
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Most participants in your Music Studio probably won’t become professional musicians, but why not give them a chance to feel like one while performing on stage?! Creating a Signature Event helps participants look forward to an annual performance and gives them a goal to work towards while building their self-confidence and self-esteem. Whether it’s an Album Release Party, Awards Night, Talent Show, or Vocal Competition, help your participants dream big as they perform for their adoring fans!
Read More How to… Go big! – Create a signature event that involves your participants in something bigger than they ever thought possible. Here are some general tips for creating a memorable Signature Event: Page 1 of 2
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Give back to the community and build self-confidence at the same time by performing
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Give participants the real experience by turning on the stage lights and cranking up the music
Objective: Create a fun/inviting vibe for participants to sing their hearts out!
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