Stages Music Arts

You know the feeling...it's time to go on stage and it's hard to breathe, you feel a little shaky and have a pit in your stomach - otherwise known as performance anxiety! Even the most talented musicians suffer from stage fright. Performing for a crowd is an entirely different skill set than playing music - but one that all musicians should study in order to feel relaxed on stage and perfom your best! Join Molly Garrett to learn practical techniques and strategies to conquer nerves and deliver confident, captivating performances every time! Workshops are always FREE for Stages Academy Members - contact us for the promo code for free admission!

Join multi-talented arranger and vocalist Gracie Jay for an immersive workshop on songwriting. In this workshop, Gracie will guide participants through essential songwriting techniques, covering song form, storytelling, creating a hook, stream-of-consciousness writing, and arranging for songwriters. She’ll share insights from her experiences as lead singer of J-Calvin, Public Opinion, and her own solo projects, as well as lessons from her years in music education, including her role as a former adjunct professor at Loyola University of New Orleans. Whether you're new to songwriting or an experienced writer, Gracie’s expertise and passion will elevate your approach to creating music. Known for her powerful voice and skillful arrangements, Gracie has recorded and performed with acclaimed artists like Cyrille Aimee, Nicholas Payton, Camille Thurman, and Jamison Ross. Her compositions have been performed by groups such as the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra and Next Generation Big Band. A rare talent in the jazz world, Gracie is a commanding force on stage, bringing depth to the large ensembles she both arranges and sings for. Workshops are FREE for Stages Academy members. Contact us for the promo code!

Join Graham Furniss to learn how to create simple and effective bass lines in this fun, beginner-friendly workshop! No advanced music theory required—just bring your curiosity. We’ll explore the role of the bass, how to choose the right notes, and ways to make your lines groove with the music. Through easy exercises and guided practice, you’ll gain the confidence to start writing your own bass lines in any style.

Elevate your single string skills and learn to play licks and riffs with a metronome and work up speed with guitar shredder Paul Tokarz. The licks will be tabbed out and in standard notation. We will practice them to a metronome at different speeds. Students are invited to plug in and play along, but not required. Best for intermediate to advanced players.