Beyond the SOundBoard:
music appreciation
This music appreciation sessions take a journey into the vast variety of music styles and cultures — and encourages looking at and listening to music you may not know or have a liking for.
Executive Program Director Matthew Sorena will be your guide through everything from metal to reggae, guitars to cajons and everything between.
WHEN: Thursday, February 20 @ 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 has practiced music therapy for over 7 years and has been playing a variety of instruments for over 20 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).