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Music School of Wilmington
is proudly sponsored by:










Port City Amplification!

Past Clinics / Events

 

DON’T MISS THIS ONCE IN LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY TO SEE ONE IF NOT THE BEST GUITARIST ON THE SCENE TODAY!

SPONSORED BY:
The
Music School of Wilmington
&
Port City Amplification

Schrapnel Recording Artist:
Greg Howe has also lent his guitar prowess to well-known pop superstars such as
Michael Jackson’s world tour! Greg has also worked with:
Enrique Iglesias, NSYNC and Justin Timberlake to name a few..

His solo projects have featured Dennis Chambers,
Victor Wooten, Billy Sheehan, Atma Anur, and many many others!

SEATING IS VERY LIMITED
WE ENCOURAGE THAT YOU ARRIVE EARLY IN ORDER TO RESERVE A SEAT

TICKETS MAY BE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE AT
THE MUSIC SCHOOL OF WILMINGTON
or the day of the clinic

ADMISSION: $30.00
DOORS OPEN @ 4 :30

THE MUSIC SCHOOL OF WILMINGTON
6624 GORDON ROAD SUITE A
WILMINGTON, NC 28411
910 350-3170
(behind Dominos in the Gordon road business park)



CD Release Party! Wednesday MAY 21st 7:30PM
Our debut Album, was released May 1st, 2008 at the Rusty Nail!

Please come and join us in a celebration of the music of the album!
This record is over 3 years in the making! As seen above, it features some of Wilmington's
greatest players. We extend this invitation to all who enjoy music at it's creative best!
Please come by, we will offer the best in food and drink, and of course, a night of exciting
performances from all who played on the album!

Without Until is the intense musical collaboration between
Guitarist Scott Quinn and World Class Drummer extraordinaire, Lee Venters!
This studio recording captures the beginning vision of just what Without Until is all about, musical diversity!
Helping Lee and Scott create these "liquid sheets of fusion sound" are some of Wilmington’s local greats like:
 

Gary Craddock (Bassist Organix)
Steve Dyer (Keyboardist Extreme)
Leroy Harper Jr. (Sax, James Brown Band)
Jason Jackson (Soprano Sax Extraordinaire)
El Jaye Johnson (El Jaye Johnson Trio)
Kevin Kolb (Keys, Kevin Kolb Trio)
Taylor Lee (18 year old Bass phenomenon)
Charlie Lucas (Vocals, Charlie & Rose)
William “Paco” Strickland (Guitarist, 106.7 The Penguin's  Flamenco Café)
Seth Trachy (Saxophone)
John White (Bassist Machine Gun)

Bring a friend! Please consider this your PERSONAL invitation!
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MASTER CLASS
The ever amazing Jeff Sipe will be conducting limited
one on one MASTER CLASSES Both April 24th and 25th.
Register at the school for this rare Wilmington event!
 

Also catch another night of the Jeff Sipe Trio Live at The Rusty Nail,
5th Street in Downtown Wilmington.

Friday night, April 25th. Show starts at 9:30PM

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APRIL 23rd 7:30PM
Jeff Sipe aka APT.Q258 Clinic


The ever amazing Jeff Sipe will perform a rare intimate clinic at
the Wilmington School of Music Wednesday night, the 23rd of April.
Jeff has played with the Aquarium Rescue Unit, Hellborg, Lane & Sipe,
Leftover Salmon, Susan Tedeschi, and many others.
Jonas Hellborg was quoted as saying that Jeff was the
"most natural drummer he had ever played with."
Get there early, Admission is only $5, and it will sell out.

ALSO catch Jeff live in concert with the Jeff Sipe Trio &
Wilmington's own, WITHOUT UNTIL,
Featuring Scott Quinn and Lee Venters at the Rusty Nail,
Thursday night, the 24th! This show is going to
be explosive and will SELL OUT EARLY!
Admission to this very special show is only $7.50

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Ede Wright Clinic!
Click to hear more about Ede Wright!

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Lee Venters in the news!

See the Article in The Village-Idiot here!
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The Music School Of Wilmington IN THE NEWS!
That's right, The Wilmington Star News did a story on Lee Venters
and the newest Music School right here in Wilmington.
Check it out on page 1D of the "Today"
section in the November 20th Issue!

(read the entire article online here)
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OPEN HOUSE CELEBRATION!

You are cordially invited for a night of live music in the newest,
state of the art music school in Wilmington!

Featuring MSW Instructors Playing LIVE for your entertainment!

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2007
5:30PM-9:30PM

6624 Gordon Road, Suite A
Behind Gordon Road Station
910.350.3170

HORS D'ORVES
(provided by Antonio's Pizza and Pasta)

WINE TASTING!

Admission is FREE! Tell a Friend!
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The Music School of Wilmington is celebrating it's Grand Opening!! 
November 12th through Nov 16th will feature a constant flow of events and
concerts on the campus of The Music School of Wilmington.
 

STUDENTS MUST PROVIDE THEIR OWN LAPTOP COMPUTER

PC AND MAC LAPTOPS ARE ACCEPTABLE

MICROSOFT XP IS RECOMMENDED

This class will introduce the basics of Pro Tools, its plugins and functions

At the end of the course each student will be responsible for a final project

PRO TOOLS SOFTWARE MAY BE PURCHASED THROUGH THE MUSIC SCHOOL AT A DISCOUNTED RATE

Classes will meet each week for 1½ hours for eight weeks

The rate for the 8-week class is $600.00

MBOX MINI’s and HARDRIVES are extra

MINIMUM ENROLLMENT FOR A CLASS IS FOUR STUDENTS

On November 14th 2007,  one of LA’s top session and touring drummers
 will be in clinic and in master class at MSW.

JOEL TAYLOR

Currently on staff at PIT, (Percussion Institute of Technology, Los Angeles)
Joel has performed or recorded with musicians such as:

Allan Holdsworth – Al Dimeola –
Frank Gambale – Andy Summers – Randy Brecker – Mitchell Forman Mickey Thomas – Edgar Winter – Bobby Caldwell – Bobby Kimball Jeff Richman – Brian Bromberg – Yanni Jeff Lorber – Herb Alpert – Free Flight – Rique Pantoja – Gregg Karukas Joe Sample – Eric Marienthal Sal Marquez – Kilauea – Kenia – Rob Mullins – Justo Almario –Victor Wooten – Steve Bailey Stanley Clark – Jimmy Haslip – Jimmy Earl,
and others, way too numerous to list!

Joel is conducting a drum clinic November 14th 7:30-10:00 pm in the Recital Hall C at MSW.  Admission is only $5, and you are automatically registered for a great give way at the end of the clinic, courtesy of Vic Firth.  The Clinic will feature Joel playing with many of the staff of MSW including: Bass instructor, Taylor Lee, & Kevin Kolb on Piano and Keys!

Joel is currently endorsed by DW Drums, Zildjian Cymbals, Vic Firth Sticks,
Gibraltar Hardware, Remo Heads, and Shure Microphones

MASTER CLASSES:
Starting Thursday afternoon November 15th at 1:00PM - 2:30PM,  Joel will conducting the first of two separate  master classes. The second will start at 3:30-5:00PM.  Joel will focus on studio drumming  and how to prepare for the ultimate gig.  This will be a hands on class and open to all level players.  Class size is limited to 8-10 students per class,
so signup NOW to avoid disappointment!

Master Classes are $50.00 per student.
To reserve a seat you can stop by the School and pay for the class in advance.
Don't miss out on this great, unique opportunity to learn from a true master!

 


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Gordon Business Park
6624 Gordon Road Suite #A,
Wilmington N.C. 28411
Main Information line: 910.350.3170
FAX: 910.350.3171