April 5, 2021
Classes were intended to start up this week, but in light of the explosion of covid cases this past week, we have decided to postpone the start for a minimum of 1 week to assess the situation and come up with a safe plan to move forward.
ABOUT the ASYLUM for ART
For 25 years we have been bringing the highest quality education and performances. We now, in our new location at 2505 14 St SW, have the opportunity to step up our game. We opened our doors January 2020 and have assembled a great cast of teachers and performers to provide the best music in the city!
WHAT WE OFFER...
Group Classes
We offer group classes for all ages and levels from preschool to senior, from beginner to advanced. Our teachers are experienced, compasionate and intent on giving you the best experience following this path to becoming a better artist. It is great to have the camaraderie and social experience these fun classes can bring.
Private Lessons
We offer private lessons for all ages and levels. This is a great way to customize your learning and put yourself on the fast track to getting to where you want to be.
Clinics
Touring pros and local heros come in to impart their wisdom in their specialized field or study. These workshops are focused and are a great way to get into the head of the pros.
Radio
All our shows and recitals are streamed live on ASYLUMforARTlive.com. We put on occasional radio shows and podcasts for your listening and learning pleasure.
Literature
Our teachers have spent a lifetime preparing the courses they offer and the books they have written for these courses are available to the public.
Video/Streaming Services
For on site or mobile video recording and live streaming services for your concert, event, wedding, university audition or just about anything you are doing with post mastering and editing. We are an RCM remote exam location to provide top quality video and sound for your exam.
Spring Session
April - June
Mondays
Fiddlin' Around with Liana
After school to 5:00 11 - 14 yrs
5:15 - 6:15 15 - 18 yrs
6:30 - 8:00 18+ yrs
Voice Exploration for Adults 8:15 - 9:15 w/ Annie da Silva
Tuesdays
Let's Jam w/ Miss Kaitlyn
10:00 - 10:45 5/6 yrs
11:00 - 11:45 7/8 yrs
1:00 - 1:45 9/10 yrs
After School to 5:00 R&B/Funk/House Ensemble w/Anne Marie Ala
5:30 Campfire Pickin' 'n' Grinnin' for Adults w/ Scott Arnold
7:00 Intro to Travis Pickin' w Scott Arnold
8:00 Campfire Pickin' 'n' Grinnin for Adults w/ Scott Arnold
Wednesdays
Together with Heather PreSchool Adventure w/ Heather Blush
9:30 - 10:15 Bouncing Babblers (<18 mo)
10:30 - 11:15 Toddlers to Twirlers (mixed age < 5yrs)
1:00 - 1:45 Groovy Gigglers (3 - 5yrs)
5:30 - 6:15 Toddlers to Twirlers (mixed age < 5yrs)
After School to 5:00 Youth Garage Band
7:00 - 8:00 Beginner Guitar w/ Scott Arnold
8:00 - 9:30 Campfire Pickin' 'n' Grinnin' for Adult w/ Scott Arnold
Thursdays
11:30 - 12:15 Singing Kids Russian Club with Nicole Berry 12 to 36 mo
12:30 - 1:15 Singing Kids Russian Club with Nicole Berry 4 - 6 yrs
after school to 5:00 Youth Open Mic
6:00 - 7:00 The Campfire Kids w/ Scott Arnold
7:00 - 8:00 Fretboard Harmony - Intro to Major Keys
8:00 - 9:30 Campfire Pickin' 'n' Grinnin' For Adults w/ Scott Arnold
Fridays
9:30 - 10:30 Ukulele for Kids with Annie da Silva
10:30 - 11:30 Finding your Voice Singing for kids with Annie da Silva
after school to 5:00 Up and Coming Youth Songwriters w/ Alexanne Soble
Saturdays
9:15 - 10:00 Mini Pops! Rhythm and Beats for Kids with Anne Marie Ala
10:15 - 11:00 Garage Band for Kids with Annie da Silva
11:15 - 12:00 Fiddlin' Around for Kids with Liana Seidle
Afternoon Recitals, Clinics and other fun stuff
2:00 to 4:00 Approx. once per month Garage Band Revival for Adults
Sundays
9:00 - 9:45 Singing Kids Russian Club 7 - 11 yrs with Nicole Berry
10:00 - 10:45 Singing Kids French Club 9 - 12 yrs with Nicole Berry
11:00 - 11:45 Singing Kids Russian Club 2 - 6 yrs with Nicole Berry
4:30 Intro to Jazz Guitar w/ Murray Visscher
7:00 Open Mic

1 on 1 Lessons
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Beginner Guitar
This class is for the adult complete beginner who has never picked up the guitar or only knows a few chords and is having trouble making it sound like something anyone but your mother can love. We will learn:
Holding the guitar
Your first 10 chords
Time signatures and how to keep time
Bass Lines
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Campfire Guitar for Youth
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Campfire Pickin’ ‘n’ Grinnin’ Bootcamp 101 for Adults
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Fiddlin’ Around with Liana
You will be in a group class with other music lovers at your age and playing level and will learn many skills, including how to play a variety of fiddle music and how to play with others as an ensemble in a supportive and fun environment. Hone your skills in the art of fiddling in private lessons as well!
Plus, this is the only class you get to sit in the back and fiddle around…
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Finding Your Voice Class for Kids
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FingerPickin’
Intro to FingerPickin'
Intro to Travis Pickin'
More Accompaniment Patterns and Chord Melodies
Advanced Travis Pickin'
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Fretboard Harmony
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Garage Band for Kids
Every instrument plays an important role in a band. This program will introduce students to the staple 'garage band' instruments and hold space for the exploration of each role.
A healthy blend of sound exploration, creating a musical team and honing the foundations of playing music in a group is what this program is all about!
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Garage Band Revival
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Introduction to Jazz Guitar
By the end of the program students should have a small set of pieces that they will be reasonably comfortable playing in a ‘jam’ setting.
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Let’s Jam with Miss Kaitlyn
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Mini Pops for Kids
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Singing Kids French Club
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Singing Kids Russian Club
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Together with Heather PreSchool Adventure
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Ukulele for Kids
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Voice Exploration for Adults
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Youth After School Program
Mondays, we have the Campfire Ukulele class
Tuesdays, we have the Campfire Guitar Bootcamp 101
Wednesdays, we have Garage Band Class
Thursdays are the Free Open Days
Fridays, we have Music Theater Through the Ages
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Youth Garage Band
Learn about songwriting, arranging and how to turn a “jam” into a song. Song forms, creating set lists and different performance techniques will be demonstrated to bring all the hard work together for a cohesive, entertaining and rehearsed show.
Students will have an interactive experience on how to take a bands’ music to the next level and what is involved with playing gigs and then ultimately heading into the recording studio and releasing material.
Exercising musical and social skills while being challenged creatively is what the Youth Garage Band classes are all about.
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