SMARTS Music Lab #2, Grades 4-12 • SMARTS, Students Motivated by the Arts

SMARTS Music Lab #2, Grades 4-12

(Simon Kenneally)

Find the right key to unlock & grow your inner musician. SMARTS Music Lab is designed for advanced students who are already comfortable with an instrument (or more) and are eager to take their musicality to the next level. This program is centered around helping young musicians discover their unique style, improve their musicality, and guide them through the process of becoming a professional musician. The course will empower students to experiment with different genres, develop a deep understanding of music production, and gain the skills necessary to present themselves professionally in the music industry. SMARTS students are expected to maintain an attendance rate of at least 100%. Please do not enroll in this workshop- if you cannot attend all five days. This class will meet twice a week for 2-hour sessions each day. SMARTS Students must register for each semester in order to complete the full series. This is the second semester in this series and the summer focus is Funk |Soul | R&B

Summer 2025 Semester 2: Funk | Soul | R&B

Funk: Focus on creating groove-driven music with an emphasis on rhythm, syncopation, and bass lines.
Soul | R&B: Learn about emotive phrasing, vocal delivery, and intricate harmonies that define soul and R&B music, creating a powerful emotional connection with audiences.

Program Benefits:

Discover Your Musical Identity:
By exploring different genres, students will better understand their musical influences and preferences, developing their own unique sound and style.
Hands-On Experience:
The program emphasizes practical learning, giving students the opportunity to experiment with creating and recording their music, just like professional musicians.
Skills for the Music Industry:
Students will gain a solid foundation in music production and performance, helping them prepare for a career in the music industry, whether as a solo artist, band member, or producer.
Creative Confidence:
As students experiment with their music and present it in various professional formats, they will build the confidence needed to pursue their passion in the arts.

End Result:

By the end of the program, students will:

Have a deeper understanding of musical genres and their historical significance.
Be equipped with the skills to create, record, and produce their own music.
Build a professional portfolio that showcases their artistic abilities and prepares them for the music industry.

SMARTS Music Lab is more than just a music course—it’s a journey of self-discovery, artistic growth, and preparation for a future in the ever-evolving music industry. Join us to refine your craft and step into the world of music as a true artist! Students must bring their own labeled lunch and drink.

SMARTS Students must register for each semester in order to complete the full series. This semesters focus is Funk | Soul | R&B **Special incentive for students who have perfect attendance **

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June 9, 2025 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

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SMARTS works hard to provide students with free classes, giving every child the opportunity to discover which art they enjoy most and learn with students from all backgrounds where every student artist is equal. Arts classes can cost from $125 to $300. Please consider making a $10 donation to SMARTS for this class so that all students can continue to learn at SMARTS free of charge.

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SMARTS Summer Workshop 2025 Guidelines

Daily Workshop Schedule Sample
9:45 -10:00am	Sign In / Drop -off
10:00 -12:00pm	1ST SMARTS class
12:00 – 1:00pm	Lunch time / Break Group 1/ Break 12:00 – 12:30pm Group 2 / Break 12:30 – 1:00pm
1:00 – 3:00pm	2nd SMARTS class
3:00 – 3:15pm	Dismissal / Sign - Out

Enrollment

Students can enroll in one workshop per week and get two classes for one. Enrollment opens live online May 28 @ 1:00pm. Over 3 weeks, there are 15 workshops, representing 23 individual sessions. These workshops provide spots for 175 students and represent 20 hours of instruction per student for each week. Workshops must fill to 50% capacity in order to run. All workshops are free, open to the public, and offered on a first-come, first-served basis to students who have applications on file with SMARTS. See the Early SMARTS information for those workshops. Apply here: www.SmartsArtSchool.org/classes.

Schedule

Students should be dropped off no earlier than 9:45 am, and students must be signed out at 3:00 pm. Each workshop will run for one week, Monday – Friday @ 10:00 - 3:00 pm, which includes a lunch break and free time. Students must be picked up no later than 3:30 pm.

Bring Your Own Lunch & Drink

Students will need to bring their own labeled lunch and drink daily. Please do not pack for your child any food items containing peanuts, peanut butter, or tree nuts to accommodate students with severe allergies. Lunch occurs in 2 groups between 12:00-1:00pm.

Early SMARTS Eligibility & Attendance

Students ages 18 months to 5 years old who have not yet entered Kindergarten may take an Early SMARTS Workshop. *All Early SMARTS students must be accompanied by an adult (parent, guardian, grandparent or approved adult) *. Each workshop is limited to two members per household. Attendance both days of the workshop is mandatory. Please do not enroll in a workshop if you cannot attend both days.

Workshops

(Grades K-3)

There is one workshop offered in two different time slots to accommodate family scheduling. If some adjustment is required, it must be set between the family and Program Director. Please contact DeAudra Edgerson with questions at 330-574-2787 Ext.2

(Grades 4-12)

Each workshop is two paired sessions. The pair provides a unique art learning opportunity with a different teacher. Students must complete both sessions of the workshop and remain in the sessions they are enrolled in for the week. If some adjustment is required, it must be set between the family and Program Director. Please contact DeAudra Edgerson with questions at 330-574-2787 Ext.2

Grade Level Eligibility

All students, are considered the grade level they most recently completed in the 2024-2025 school year when enrolling in a SMARTS Summer Workshop. In order to qualify for Grade K workshops, students must have already completed Kindergarten. Students not yet in Kindergarten can enroll in Early SMARTS Workshops. See the Early SMARTS information for those schedules.

Attendance

Attendance all five days of the workshop is mandatory. Workshop participants must have perfect attendance (100%) because of the immersive learning experience. Please do not enroll in a workshop- if you cannot attend all five days. Students who are more than 30 minutes late will not be permitted in their workshop that day and must be picked up immediately. If you are late see DeAudra please do not leave your child.

Masks, Health, and Safety

Face masks are optional at this time, but this may change at any point.

DeAudra Edgerson, SMARTS Program Director, dedgerson@smartsartschool.org 330-574-2787 Ext. 2

In order to take this class, you must consent to the SMARTS Admission policy. Please review and indicate that you have read the policy. *

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