Beyond the SOundBoard:
Music therapy 101
What does it mean to play music as part of a group? Hear what professional musicians say about playing with others, benefits, challenges, and opportunities.
Encore’s Executive Program Director Matthew Sorena recently performed with his band Electric Mud as openers for The Rolling Stones for their May 7 show in Glendale, Arizona. So he has a wealth of experience to share, plus fun updates about his show!
Matt will also share quotes and insights shared by Victor Wooten (Five-time Grammy winner, founding member of the super-group Bela Fleck and the Flecktones), Phish, The Rolling Stones, Creedence Clearwater Revival, and Dave Matthew’s Band.
Encore’s virtual series, Beyond the Soundboard, offers events that dig deeper into music — from theory & history to practical lessons & tips — to help you connect more with the healing power of music. Whether you are a musician or just interested in learning more about music, this session will provide insight into the world of music as a human phenomenon.
WHEN: Thursday, August 29 @ 7 - 8 PM ET
WHERE: Zoom
About Your Instructor
Matthew Sorena received his Bachelors degree in Music and Masters degree in Music Therapy. He practiced music therapy for over 7 years and has been playing a variety of instruments for over 15 years.
Matthew enjoys teaching people of all interest and ability levels about the phenomenon of music. He presents material in a relatable and easy to follow manner, and he welcomes both experts and novices to join in!
Encore
Encore provides veterans & first responders with (free) opportunities to learn, write, play, record, and share music.
JAMS: Regular sessions of casual community-based music experiences hosted by a trained Lead Musician. Guardians of any skill level are welcome to join — using their own instrument or one of ours. Come jam with us in Beacon NY, Mahopac NY, Manhattan NYC, and Billings MT.
LESSONS: We offer beginner to advanced guitar, ukulele, bass, and piano lessons via zoom. Lessons will start at your level & go at your pace, based on your individual goals and objectives with music. You can also learn basic music theory, if interested.
RETREATS: Led by a music therapist, these 3-day retreats offer guardians the opportunity to immerse in music together, providing a chance to reset through music & community.
TRACKS: A unique experience where we facilitate professional songwriting, recording, and releasing of a guardian’s original music. This opportunity to share their story helps them process emotions as well as offer a potential professional path forward with music.
Through our Tracks experience, we work with a guardian on professional songwriting, recording, and releasing their original music on our label, Guardian Revival Records (available on all streaming platforms).