R.A.P. Rhythm and Poetry with J. Ross

We offer a hands-on approach to learning as we teach each student, young and old, the ins-and-outs of beat making/production, lyric/song writing, engineering/recording, and the music business. We bring in our own studio equipment and most efficient and effective methods for recording music, history, traditions, passion and inspiration. Our main goal is to teach each student specific leadership and empowerment techniques to make them “the best them they can possibly be” and recognize they are making healthy risks.

We encourage students of all ages to participate and utilize tools that are accessible so that they may engage in their arts and passions outside of these workshops/conferences. We teach students how to use Bandlab to record and build beats, Rhymezone.com to encourage lyric writing and several other applications that can be found online free of charge.

By the end of our workshops/conference students will complete a full length album with the mentorship of experts in the music industry, including myself, and two guest Artists (upon approval).

Students will learn
1.) Beat Making- Temp/Beat Counting
Composition/Songwriting
Critical Listening and Music Appreciation (Instruments)
Sampling vs Live Production
Sequencing
Music Theory/Song Structure
Pre-Production/Post Production
Intro to Audio Engineering
Mixing and mastering
Rhythmic Patterns
Beat Boxing/Drum Sampling

2.) Lyric/Song Writing
Power of Words
Emotional Release and SEL
Art of Storytelling
Art of Freestyling
History of Oral Tradition and Evolution of Hip hop
Song Structure (Chorus/Verse/Bridge)
Rapper vs Emcee vs poet vs Storyteller
Writing Techniques
Inspiration for Writing
Nursery Rhymes/ Tongue Twisters
Group storytelling
Poetry

3.) Leadership
Goal Setting
Empowerment
Culture
Skills/Talents/Passion
Confidence
Time Management
Financial Literacy
Accountability
Business and Street Entrepreneurship
Artist Development (EPK)
Life Skills
The Art of Networking
Marketing and Branding
Success vs Fame

This class is General Participation and open to people aged 14 and up.

Class limited to 25 participants.