The Music Den Television Videos Page: Video Lessons, Product Demos, Concerts, Clinics, and more!

We are excited to introduce "The Music Den Television"! The Music Den Television is our new video page where you can watch clips from Concerts and Clinics filmed at the Randolph Performing Arts Center, Product Demos by our own Sales Staff, Mini-Music Lessons from our own private music teachers, and more! Check it out at the link below!


http://www.themusicden.com/t-TheMusicDenTV.aspx

The Music Den will be closed on Thursday, July 4th, for Independence Day.

The Music Den will be closed on Thursday, July 4th, 2013 in observation of Independence Day.

 

 

The Music Den Teacher Of The Month - John Hvasta - July 2013

The Music Den Teacher Of The Month - John Hvasta - July 2013 

At The Music Den, we are proud of our teachers and their accomplishments. We want you to know a little about them so we are featuring one teacher each month. Congratulations to John Hvasta, our July featured "Teacher of the Month".

John Hvasta has been teaching at The Music Den for over 17 years and is a valued member of our team. He is a true professional in every sense of the word. John has over 28 students, many of whom have been studying with him for over 7 years!

Because of John's friendly, professional yet personal interaction with his students and their parents, eager faces arrive each week to see "Mr. John". John Havsta has an easy-going personality and confidence that trickles into his student's enthusiasm for learning. His positive approach incites both the parent and student to work hard and with diligence. His reputation precedes him and filters outside The Music Den. Students arrive asking for "Mr. Hvasta"! A dedicated teacher, John goes above and beyond the 30-minute or hour lesson to assist his clients in performances, new drum purchases, and readily shares his expertise in drumming essentials.

Recently, John Hvasta developed the first ever "Drum Off" competition at The Music Den. On Saturday, July 20th, 2013 because of his planning and suggestions, over 20 students will participate in the contest.

Talk about experience. You are in good hands with John. John Hvasta has over 40 years playing experience; 21 years professional playing, 27 years teaching drums, 30 years playing Jazz, Rock, Rhythm and Blues, Funk, Rockabilly, Country, Fusion, and Avante Guard. He is the author of the book "New Age Drum Set Movements" and co-author of the Rhythm Section Column for Skylands Blues Music Publication. John also is occasionally a contributing author in the bang Section of Electronic Musician. John is also the Vice-President of Drummer's Helpers, creators of the "Air Stix®". These sticks are used to warm up at an unusually short amount of time, and are used to build all the muscle groups of the arm, hand and fingers.

Education: Private studies with Jim Chapin, Joe Morello, Dom Famularo, Al Miller, Gary Chaffee, David Garibaldi, and Sam Ulano.

We are proud to call John Hvasta our July "Teacher of the Month"! 

Peavey Vypyr Launch Party - Tuesday June 18th, 8PM

Peavey Vypyr Launch Party - Tuesday June 18th, 8PM

Tuesday June 18th at 8pm, The Music Den and Peavey are proud to invite you to the launch party for the new Peavey Vypyr amp line. Product specialists will be on hand to introduce you to these exciting amps that are changing the game. They will also be introducing the Peavey Autotune guitar. Stay tuned for more details!

Where:
The Music Den
1030 Route 10 West
Randolph, New Jersey 07869
Phone: 973.927.5800
www.themusicden.com

 

Fine Arts Summer Music Camp 2013

Fine Arts Summer Music Camp 2013

For students Grades 4-12 wanting to continue their music education over the summer, The Music Den is offering it's own Fine Arts Summer Music Camp for students of Vocals, String, Woodwind, Brass, Guitar Ensemble, and Percussion instruments.

There are 3 different two week sessions to choose from:
Session One: July 8th- 19th
Session Two: July 22nd-August 2st
Session Three: August 5th-16th

Cost Per Session: $575 (10% discount for early registration)
Registration fee: $25.00($50 discount for enrollment In 2 sessions, $100 discount for enrollment in all 3 sessions)

Class size limited to 12. Students will meet once daily for 2 weeks with a recital performance on the last day of the session at the Randolph Performing Arts Center.

About The Class:

SUMMER MUSIC CAMP - Details
All of our current students and new students are encouraged to continue their musical studies in strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion over the summer in an intensive two-week workshop. Each workshop will be broken down into a structured learning day working individually with students and in ensemble settings. The last day of each workshop will be an ensemble performance presented in RPAC. (Parents and the public are invited to attend free of charge!)

Camp Sessions
All sessions last for 2-weeks. Schedules are varied so that students may apply/participate in one or all three sessions

Each session meets Monday-Friday from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Early drop off and after care is available for an additional fee)

Three different 2 week sessions to choose from:
Session One: July 8th- 19th
Session Two: July 22nd-August 2st
Session Three: August 5th-16th
Randolph Performing Arts Center.

If you’ve never played on the stage at RPAC, you are in for a treat! With state of the art equipment, sound production, lighting, and professional personnel monitoring the performance, you will thrill at the final result of playing on this stage.

Registration:
Enroll before May 6th, 2013 and receive a 10% discount. Registrations received from May 7-July 1 at normal costs. Registrations received after July 1st, will be charged an additional $25 late registration fee.

Audition Requirement:
Please mail, email or drop off an MP3/4 sample performance to: The Music Den, 1030 Rt. 10 W., Randolph, NJ 07869

Cost/Fees:
The cost for each two-week session is $575. ($25 registration fee) Register for two sessions and receive a $50 discount. Register for all three sessions and receive a $100 discount.

www.themusicden.com

Julie Mac - As I Am - Cabaret Performance Saturday, May 18th, 2013 at 8:00PM

This Saturday, May 18th, 2013 at 8:00PM, we have a very special Cabaret Performance, Julie Mac performing "As I Am". Live at the Randolph Performing Arts Center at The Music Den.

"As I Am”, is much more than a show, it is an experience. Come with an open heart and mind, leave with a little magic!

Julie Mac - As I Am - Cabaret Performance
Saturday, May 18th, 2013 at 8:00PM
Where: The Randolph Performing Arts Center at The Music Den
Tickets: $20.00

Artist Information:
"As I Am”, is much more than a show, it is an experience. Come with an open heart and mind, leave with a little magic!

There came a time in my life that I stopped singing almost completely. I became so afraid of not being perfect and of being judged, that I wouldn’t sing in front of anyone…not even myself.

One day I put on my “big girl panties” and started a journey. I went to retreats. I found mentors. Sometimes I struggled, sometimes I soared. I listened. I found something that I cannot live without. I found myself.

My joy is to share what I have learned. If I could, I would wrap it up with a bow and gift it to each of you.”
-Julie Mac

“Julie Mac’s voice and her ability to tell a story through song, connect her audience with their own feelings about life and love in that special way that only the great singers and performers can do. If you have a chance to see her perform – take it!!" - Phil E.

“Julie has a natural stage presence that envelops her audience in the warmth of her personality, and a voice that is as pure as freshly fallen snow. She blends these two things together with a wonderful sense of humor, and is not afraid to poke fun at herself as she tells her life story through song and words. You wish the show would go on and on." - Alan M.

The Music Den Teacher Of The Month - Joe Egan - May 2013

The Music Den Teacher Of The Month - Joe Egan

At The Music Den, we are proud of our teachers and their accomplishments. We want you to know a little about them so we are featuring one teacher each month.

Joe Egan has been teaching at The Music Den for over 8 years and is a valued member of our team. He focuses on individual student needs for theoretical development, ear training, chord progressions, composition, and sight-reading. Joe has over 40 students and maintains a steady, reliable, progressive studio.

Because of Joe Egan’s leadership skills and his exemplary methodologies, each of his students develop a routine practice regimen and are eager to demonstrate their accomplishments week to week. Joe’s easy going personality and confident teaching style allows students to feel relaxed and focused during a session. He seeks information for individual student goals and assists the student in reaching them. Joe arrives early every day Monday through Friday to prepare for his students. He is responsible, caring, and dedicated to his craft. Because of his excellent teaching skills his students are inspired and eager to play their instrument.

Not only does Joe Egan excel as an educator, but constantly hones his own skills through performance in his own band, “The Human Era”. A 2006 graduate of William Paterson University with a degree in Sound Engineering Arts, Joe owns a recording studio, "Missile Silo Studios", in Hopatcong, New Jersey. Joe has performed in Asbury Park at the “Stone Pony” and in surrounding artistic areas such as Hoboken and Morristown NJ, and Brooklyn, NY.

Congratulations Joe for being May’s Teacher of the Month!