Music Academy
MUSIC LESSONS
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SADDLEBACK WORSHIP MUSIC ACADEMY
The Music Academy began over 20 years ago under the leadership of Worship Pastor Rick Muchow and continues to carry on his vision to guide and develop the gifts that God has given our students through skilled training and one-to-one encouragement. Offering private in person and online lessons in voice, drums, guitar, and piano.
Spring Session: February 5 May 24 Registration Open Now
Summer Session: June 3 - August 2 Registration Opens May 1
Fall/Winter Session: August 12 - January 23 Registration Opens July 1
VOCAL LESSONS
Voice lessons offers one-to-one interactive coaching. Lessons are weekly 30 min sessions. Together, instructor will coach students to measure, assess and craft their voice for empowering their singing abilities. Throughout the course students will learn proper singing technique, breathe support, practices for increasing their range, vocal agility, and artistry.
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*need a lesson time not listed contact rebekahl@saddleback.com
DRUM LESSONS
Innovative, engaging and individually tailored lessons all levels and genres! Worship Music, Rock n Roll, Jazz...! Lessons are weekly 30 min sessions. Students will learn about the drum kit, rhythmic patterns, counting, playing to click/metronome and will progress to a wide variety of technical exercises designed to improve your speed and comfort. From beginning to Advanced Drum and Snare Drum techniques. Tuning and drum set up. Reading Music and how to play with a band.
GUITAR LESSONS
Guitar lessons offers one-to-one interactive coaching. Lessons are weekly 30 min sessions.Together, instructors will provide students with the tools they will need to be effective in any guitar playing situation the student is involved in. Whether you are a beginner or a professional, the goal is to provide the absolute best in guitar instruction to help the student achieve their desired results. Guitar lessons can help guitar students with their college and school auditions, dads who want to learn songs to play at their daughter’s weddings, worship leaders to add the skills necessary to accompany themselves with the guitar, or retirees desiring to learn how to play their guitar favorites.
PIANO LESSONS
Piano lessons offers one-to-one instruction from age 4 yrs to adult. Lessons are weekly 30 min sessions. Beginners learn to read and write music and play songs after only a few lessons. Students have the opportunity to participate in the Certificate of Merit program sponsored by the MTAC (Music Teachers’ Association of California). The program provides a standard of curriculum that requires students to strive for musical excellence in performance, technique, ear training, sight reading and music theory. Students interested in worship music will study chords and learn how to read chord charts in preparation for worship team participation.
To be put on a waiting list for in person lessons please email rebekahl@saddleback.com
ABOUT OUR INSTRUCTORS
VOICEREBEKAH LORENZANA
Registered students participating in vocal lesson will be instructed by Rebekah Lorenzana. Rebekah is a singer and vocal instructor. She has been part of the Saddleback Church vocal community for the past seventeen years, a vocal instructor at the Saddleback Worship Music Academy for 17 years. She is also the Director of the Saddleback Church Kids Choir. Rebekah began her vocal studies at the age of 12 and furthered her knowledge at Briercrest Bible College, Canada, where she completed her B.A. in Music with a Major in Vocal Performance. In 2013, Rebekah furthered her academic career and attended Liberty University graduating in 2015 with a Masters in Christian Leadership. She is known for using diaphragmatic costal breathing and vocal placement techniques to teach her students how to sing multiple genres with an authentic, contemporary style.
DRUMS & PERCUSSION SUZANNE MORISSETTE CRUZ
Registered students participating in the following drums lesson will be instructed by Suzanne Morissette Cruz. Suzanne received her masters degree from the Conservatory of Music in Quebec, Canada and graduated with honors form the Percussion Institute of Technology in Hollywood,CA. As a professional musician she has performed with the Quebec Symphony as well as many artists. She is a member of the Jennifer York quartet and has played with the Drifters, Nancy Sinatra, Steven Dorrff and many others. As a studio musician she has recorded on Grammy Award winner Chris Bennett’s album, Mark Stephens album, and Artist Alissa of Capitol records album. Her broad knowledge of music and in-depth understanding the role of percussion has made her a much sought after instructor.
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