Beyond the SOundBoard:
DNA of a Song
Our DNA of a Song sessions take a deep dive into a familiar song so we can discover the musical elements that make it work — and perhaps why it became so popular.
Executive Program Director Matthew Sorena will help you examine the inner workings of the song and answer your questions, such as What about this song makes it popular? How do musicians choose elements of a song? How do we identify the elements of a song?
WHEN: Thursday, January 23 @ 7 - 8 PM ET
WHERE: Zoom
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.
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).