Studio B

Bi-Weekly pre-arranged groups for 45-minute sessions.

Instructor will give dates for class dates.
16 weeks for the entire year
Monthly, Semester, or Yearly Payment plans available

Are you ready to rock the note and harmonize "Glee" style? Then Treble Makers is for you! This class is for new vocalists, ages 11-14 who want to take the stage by singing pop favorites and Broadway's best. The class will have multiple performing opportunities and will culminate with a performance at the year end recital in May.

1 week course. 7:00-08:30PM.
Tap dance enables a dancer to create a percussive sound with their feet, focusing on rhythm, musicality and timing. All classes begin with an energetic warm-up, across the floor exercises and combinations. Our beginner students explore the fundamental steps of tap dance, learn tap terminology and develop the ability to maintain correct body placement.

Holiday Recital at SMU's O'Donnell Hall. All students are encouraged to participate.

Kids Karaoke Party in Studio B. Kids Jam, Dance and Sing in our new Studio B.

Age: 6-11 and groups will be divided by age.

***only 20 spots available
***includes pizza and a movie

Please fill out the medical waiver online. No child will be admitted without filling the medical waiver.

Auditions

Not all students must audition for a principal role, but are encouraged to do so. Once you are registered, an audition date and time will be provided for you.

No a Capella allowed, 32 bars in a similar style to the show. Selections from the show are OK.

For the Audition: Please prepare and bring 16 – 32 bars of a song that show your best range and style. Please bring sheet music clearly marked where you would like to begin and end your cut. An accompanist will be provided. We will also be reading scenes from the script. Please be familiar with the story of Willy Wonka and have an idea of who the characters are and their personalities. Please be dressed ready to move/dance. No sandals, no heels, dresses, etc.

Auditions will take place on Monday, February 6th, in Studio B at 5:30PM 6705 Hillcrest Avenue.

Any student interested in the technical side (lights, sound, stage management, crew, etc.) are also encouraged to contact us and join!

You MUST be registered to take part in this production and we have limited spots available.

Ages 10-17

Call 214-363-4980 or email makemusic@dallasacademyofmusic.com to register for this production. Students must be registered prior to audition.

Rehearsals
Weekly in Studio B every Monday beginning February 13th, 2017.

Cost: $695.00 for the course and includes all show materials and costumes.

Tap enables a dancer to create a percussive sound with their feet, focusing on rhythm, musicality and timing. All classes begin with an energetic warm-up, across the floor exercises and combinations. The class emphasis is on developing proper tap technique, producing clear tap sounds, and having fun. As students progress through each level curriculum will become increasingly more complex and intricate.Beginner students explore the fundamental steps of tap dance, learn tap terminology and develop the ability to maintain correct body placement.

A class for those who have had some tap dance experience, progressing with the footwork whilst still focusing on rhythmicality.

Budding young actors will learn techniques for confidence on camera. Our class sizes are small to encourage one-on-one learning and lots of camera time.

No experience required for Level 1.

Budding young actors will learn techniques for confidence on camera. Our class sizes are small to encourage one-on-one learning and lots of camera time. If your child has some experience, please call or email a resume or list his or her experience for approval to makemusic@dallasacademyofmusic.com.

A creative introduction to the land of purposeful make-believe, where children learn to take situations and make them real and without a script. They are introduced to the very basics of how TV, film, and stage works . Children develop their own monologue based on their own experience to deliver alone to an invited audience by the end of the year. Prerequisites: while reading skills are helpful, they are not 100 percent necessary.

Improvisation is proven to give more confidence, help to trust your first instinct and MAKE YOU HAVE A BLAST! Dampa offers a complete improv training program, providing students with a strong foundation that promotes creativity, personal growth and CONFIDENCE.

Students learn the basics of acting through improvisation, theatre games and exercises, creating characters and simple monologues and scene study. Instructor is an American Academy of Dramatic Arts Honors graduate and former talent coach for Disney Radio.

Practical techniques for theatre and on-camera acting. Includes creating characters, original monologues, and more advanced scene study.

**Prerequisite – Acting 1 or Private Assessment.

This class aims to immerse students in specific skills for choosing actions, creating characters, and crafting realistic behavior on stage. We will study practical exercises . Each day will have a different focus: memorization techniques, character biographies, text analysis, playable actions, vocal and physical characterization, emotional association techniques, and everything you need to bring life and “reality” to whatever you perform. Become the kind of actor that is known for having craft and be on your way to working with the technical specificity and mindset of a craftsman.

"School's Out! And the comedy begins with a Midsummer Night's Dream. Four lovers, having an argument in the Athenian woods at midnight, are confused by fairies who are only trying to help. Throw in some magic, a custody battle over a little boy, and an amateur actor who unsuspectingly becomes the fairy queen’s love interest… oh and a magic set of ass’s ears… and there you have it - A Midsummer Night’s Dream, a comedy.

It’s a wild night for lovers and lunatics, swirling with Elizabethan flourishes, in this family-friendly comedy. The course will culminate with a performance of monologues and duets. Fall course is 18 weeks and Spring Course is 18 weeks."

Come join Mr. Jake in DAMPA’s new ‘studio b’ location! This class merges the love of music with physical energy. Kids, or as we like to call them, Funkadelic Fish, will learn rhythms, counting, and singing while also taking time to dance, hop, move, shake and laugh. The curriculum focuses on classic children songs but also introduces some current pop tunes to dance to. The kids will play with balls and parachutes while learning whole, half, and quarter notes. Get ready for drum circles and tambourine play. Mr. Jake will play songs on the guitar, ukulele, and mandolin!Each warm-up will be fun, physical, and is geared at teaching conducting and time signatures. This class is designed to work the brain and the body, stomping rhythms with your feet and conducting with your hands, and shaking your body while exercising your vocal chords!

Come join Mr. Jake in DAMPA’s new ‘studio b’ location! This class merges the love of music with physical energy. Kids, or as we like to call them, Funkadelic Fish, will learn rhythms, counting, and singing while also taking time to dance, hop, move, shake and laugh. The curriculum focuses on classic children songs but also introduces some current pop tunes to dance to. The kids will play with balls and parachutes while learning whole, half, and quarter notes. Get ready for drum circles and tambourine play. Mr. Jake will play songs on the guitar, ukulele, and mandolin!Each warm-up will be fun, physical, and is geared at teaching conducting and time signatures. This class is designed to work the brain and the body, stomping rhythms with your feet and conducting with your hands, and shaking your body while exercising your vocal chords!

Come join Mr. Jake in DAMPA’s new ‘studio b’ location! This class merges the love of music with physical energy. Kids, or as we like to call them, Funkadelic Fish, will learn rhythms, counting, and singing while also taking time to dance, hop, move, shake and laugh. The curriculum focuses on classic children songs but also introduces some current pop tunes to dance to. The kids will play with balls and parachutes while learning whole, half, and quarter notes. Get ready for drum circles and tambourine play. Mr. Jake will play songs on the guitar, ukulele, and mandolin! Each warm-up will be fun, physical, and is geared at teaching conducting and time signatures. This class is designed to work the brain and the body, stomping rhythms with your feet and conducting with your hands, and shaking your body while exercising your vocal chords!

• Group workshop teaching music theory to teach young children to read music notation
  
• Hands on Activities (Music & Crafts workshop)
  
• Playing simple instruments
  
• Playing music rhythms
  
• Learning to match pitch
  
• Exposure to various musical genres

• Playing simple instruments
• Copying Rhythms
• Singing/Playing loud vs. soft, slow vs. fast
• Learning to match pitch
• Exposure to various musical genres

At DAMPA, your baby is introduced to the joy of making music with his/her mom, dad, or caretaker. Babies play with simple instruments, such as maracas, bells, and sticks, along with songs and rhymes. Rhythmic movement nurtures the child’s musical instincts! They have fun interacting with other children while playing with music instruments.

Music, Mommy and Me helps your baby learn to listen and focus; through imitation, rudimentary musical skills are developed.

We are thrilled to announce our first class teaming up with Kidart!

It will all take place in our brand new Studio B location.

More information to come!

Group Guitar Class is designed for beginner to intermediate level guitar player. We provide a fun, group setting in which the child learns the basics of playing guitar. Students will learn reading music, proper technique, theory, & note reading.

Students learn the ropes of acting on a mic with a professional sound sytem and established voice coach, CJ Critt as their guide. Lecture includes DFW market audition, the job, follow-up, self-promotion, the union and agencies. Each student receives private coaching and studio time.

• Group workshop teaching music theory to teach young children to read music notation
• Hands on Activities (Music & Crafts workshop)
• Playing simple instruments
• Playing music rhythms
• Learning to match pitch
• Exposure to various musical genres
• Followed immediately by 30 minutes of vocal instruction

• Group workshop teaching music theory to teach young children to read music notation
  
• Hands on Activites (Music & Crafts workshop)
  
• Playing simple instruments
  
• Playing music rhythms
  
• Learning to match pitch
  
• Exposure to various musical genres
  
• Followed immediately by an ALL BOY Stage Combat class. This is a unique and enriching class that teaches:
  • Stage combat is a specialized technique in theatre designed to create the illusion of physical combat without causing harm to the performers. It's used in live stage plays as well as with fight choreography in television & film. It is a common field of study for actors and dancers and is related to the practice of stunts.

• Group workshop teaching music theory to teach young children to read music notation
  
• Hands on Activities (Music & Crafts workshop)
  
• Playing simple instruments
  
• Playing music rhythms
  
• Learning to match pitch
  
• Exposure to various musical genres
  
• Followed immediately by a beginner tap/ballet class

Shop, Drop, and Rock Dance Party with DJ Andy at our Studio B Location

Rock the Barre is an upbeat ballet class that combines modern music with classical ballet steps, designed to work cardio and improve strength.

Please note that the Wednesday class will be an intense, ALL barre workout.

Tap classes emphasize the development and strengthening of basic tap technique and terminology highlighting the importance of rhythm and sound. Tap classes build stamina and physical fitness for our adult dancers. Adults take tap dance classes for fun, exercise and to keep their minds sharp. Adult tap builds aerobic fitness as well as muscle control and coordination.

The main focus of our adult classes is to create a fun, energetic learning environment for our adult students..and the music is awesome!!!

Discover how TAP FIT strengthens and tones your upper body, as well as activates your quadriceps and all 3 muscle groups in your buttocks. When you work all 3 muscle groups with TAP FIT, you are creating more of a calorie burn with those 3 muscle groups than any other muscle group in the entire human body. You don’t have to be a tapper to join this class. You will learn the steps you need in 5 minutes and have fun and start burning calories. The music is amazing and ladies, you will love seeing your legs and buttocks transform.

Discover how TAP FIT strengthens and tones your upper body, as well as activates your quadriceps and all 3 muscle groups in your buttocks. When you work all 3 muscle groups with TAP FIT, you are creating more of a calorie burn with those 3 muscle groups than any other muscle group in the entire human body. You don’t have to be a tapper to join this class. You will learn the steps you need in 5 minutes and have fun and start burning calories. The music is amazing and ladies, you will love seeing your legs and buttocks transform.

Straight from New York brings Jason Gotay to DAMPA for an unbelievable Masters Class.
JASON GOTAY has appeared on Broadway in Spider-Man, Turn Off the Dark, and Bring it On: The Musical, creating the role of Randall. He has toured around the country with Bring It On. Off Broadway: Fking Up Everything, The Anthem. Regional: A Bronx Tale (Paper Mill Playhouse World Premiere Production), Into the Woods (The Muny).

This is a fantastic opportunity for actors to prep for DAMPA’s FALL production of “Bring It On”. Jason will work with actors on monologues, scenes and songs.

Straight from New York brings Elphaba to DAMPA for a unique workshop. Teal Wicks burst onto the musical theater scene in 2008 when she snagged the role of Elphaba in the Los Angeles company of Wicked, a role she reprised to critical acclaim in the San Francisco company before making the leap to Broadway. Students will learn show hits from Wicked and work on scenes and monologues.

Rock the Barre is an upbeat ballet class that combines modern music with classical ballet steps, designed to work cardio and improve strength.

If your child loves acting, singing, and dancing then DAMPA’s brand new Musical Theatre Day Camp is the perfect fit!

Over the course of 10 days, your child will cover the basics of acting, improv, singing, dancing, and stage performance with our fun, qualified, and super talented instructors in our state of the art Studio B, all while building confidence in themselves and their performance skills in a friendly and comfortable environment.

Take your talent to the next level with our incredible Triple Threat Camp! Taught by the fabulous Lynn Ambrose and the fantastic Traci Kern, this is somewhat of a “bootcamp” for those students who want push themselves and their performance skills. This camp will sell out and includes learning a song, scene and a dance each day, Monday through Thursday with a big review on Friday where parents and friends come and watch for the last half hour.

Your little musician and artist will love this island themed combination music and art course! Our Islanders will spend the first part of their day learning songs from the hit movie and fun dances to go along with them! Jump on the boat with Mr Jake and jam out to the sweet strums of the ukulele while learning all of your Moana favorites. The second hour of camp will be spent with the amazing Brooke Collins, the house artist for Trader Joe’s. Brooke will teach the islanders how to make an array of Polynesian arts and crafts, including coconut crabs, grass skirts, popsicle boats, and much more!

It’s hot outside, but it’s Frozen at DAMPA! Your little musician and artist is sure to love our Frozen themed camp! Sing and dance along with Elsa, Anna, and Olaf too while learning songs from the Disney classic. The second portion of class will be spent with the amazing Brooke Collins, who will guide our ice princes and princesses through Frozen themed arts and crafts. Celebrate winter…this summer at DAMPA.

Join DAMPA for a Glee style camp! This group of talented girls and guys will learn a montage of pop song hits and dances while focusing on performing as a group. The 2 week long camp will culminate in a small performance for family and friends.

Designed for students who are ready to take their TV and Film acting skills to the next level. Students will learn the ins and outs of the TV and film industry, practice their audition techniques and get plenty of screen time!

Actors learn the basics of improvisational comedy through fun exercises and group work. With instruction by Chad Cline, who has over 20 years experience teaching improvisational comedy, actors will learn to make situations real (and hilarious) based on their own experiences…without a script. The week long camp will culminate in a small and super funny improv show for parents.

Campers learn hit songs from one of the most exciting films of the year – La La Land – and some exciting tap steps to go along with them! Camp is divided into 2 portions, one focusing on voice, and the other focusing on dance.

Beginning pianists learn the basics behind piano technology, composition, and of course are given the chance to learn some popular pop and rock hits!

Pianists take their talent to the next level by learning the latest piano technology, exploring composition creating, and of course learning some of their favorite pop and rock hits!

Little musicians familiarize themselves with the piano and making music in this week long camp.

Rock stars in the making learn the basics of shredding on the guitar in our Summer Strummers Guitar Camp. Learn the basics of how to read music, play the guitar, and learn some of your favorite pop and rock tunes too!

Calling all drummers! DAMPA’s We Got the Beat Camp is just for you! Aspiring drummers focus on reading music, learning their way around a drum kit, and learn to play some of their favorite songs.

With the guidance of professional artist Brooke Collins, DAMPA students are guided through creating their own “Vision Board,” and putting positive focus on their goals big and small! Vision boards are used by many performers as a way to lay out, concentrate on, and make sure they are mindfully working towards their goals. Artists including Katy Perry, Solja Boy, and Beyonce have used Vision Boards to help them along in their career — and have seen those goals come to fruition! This camp is held on Saturdays to ensure all campers have a chance to participate.

Actor students:

• increase callback and booking percentage
• learn to trust your first instinct
• be in the moment

Non-actor students:

• have fun!
• meet new people!
• gain confidence!

Actor students:

• increase callback and booking percentage
• learn to trust your first instinct
• be in the moment

Non-actor students:

• have fun!
• meet new people!
• gain confidence!

Little actors will be guided by the amazing Chad Cline, who has been performing and teaching improvisational comedy for more than 20 years, through exercises and activities that encourage imagination and story making based on their own experiences. Children will learn to take a situation and make it real without a script.

Classes focus on technique and musicality and are supplemented by a wide variety of musical genres. Beginner students will be exposed to the basic elements of tap in a fun and energetic learning environment.

Tap classes emphasize the development and strengthening of basic tap technique and terminology highlighting the importance of rhythm and sound. Tap classes build stamina and physical fitness for our adult dancers. Adults take tap dance classes for fun, exercise and to keep their minds sharp. Adult tap builds aerobic fitness as well as muscle control and coordination.

The main focus of our adult classes is to create a fun, energetic learning environment for our adult students..and the music is awesome!!!

Rock the Barre is an upbeat ballet class that combines modern music with classical ballet steps, designed to work cardio and improve strength.

Please note that the Wednesday class will be an intense, ALL barre workout.

Cost:
$10.00 per class OR you can also purchase a CLASS PASS that will allow unlimited classes for one month to any adult class for $40.00

Rock the Barre is an upbeat ballet class that combines modern music with classical ballet steps, designed to work cardio and improve strength.

Please note that the Wednesday class will be an intense, ALL barre workout.

Cost:
$10.00 per class OR you can also purchase a CLASS PASS that will allow unlimited classes for one month to any adult class for $40.00

Rock the Barre is an upbeat ballet class that combines modern music with classical ballet steps, designed to work cardio and improve strength.

Please note that the Wednesday class will be an intense, ALL barre workout.

Cost:
$10.00 per class OR you can also purchase a CLASS PASS that will allow unlimited classes for one month to any adult class for $40.00

Tap enables a dancer to create a percussive sound with their feet, focusing on rhythm, musicality and timing. All classes begin with an energetic warm-up, across the floor exercises and combinations. The class emphasis is on developing proper tap technique, producing clear tap sounds, and having fun. As students progress through each level curriculum will become increasingly more complex and intricate.Beginner students explore the fundamental steps of tap dance, learn tap terminology and develop the ability to maintain correct body placement.

Come to our fun tap workshop to prepare for the DAMPA's upcoming Tap Company Auditions

Ages 9 & up

REGISTRATION IS CLOSED!

This art and music class will be a drop off class for PM Meadowbrook Students which will include time for each child to eat lunch before class (lunch is not provided by DAMPA).

"Rock the Canvas" is a partner class with KidArt which includes 45 minutes of art and 45 minutes of music class with Mr. Jake. The art portion typically consists of guided painting, oil pastels, some cut & paste, and even sculpture. The kids then take a quick break to clean up, wash their hands, use the restroom, and get a drink of water before music class. During the music portion, Mr. Jake leads students with his guitar playing classic children's music such as "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" and "ABCs" as well as contemporary music like "Happy" by Pharrell and some classic rock/pop tunes. Students will explore various instruments such as egg shakers, hand drums and tambourines. The music portion also includes a story book set to music, musical/rhythm games like Hot Potato and Musical Chairs, and the class ends with a dance party ...FUN FUN FUN!!!

Little actors will be guided by the amazing Lindsay Goldapp, who has been performing and teaching improvisational comedy for more than 20 years, through exercises and activities that encourage imagination and story making based on their own experiences. Children will learn to take a situation and make it real without a script.

Students learn the basics of acting through improvisation, theatre games and exercises, creating characters and simple monologues and scene study.

Budding young actors will learn techniques for confidence on camera. Our class sizes are small to encourage one-on-one learning and lots of camera time. If your child has some experience, please call or email a resume or list his or her experience for approval to makemusic@dallasacademyofmusic.com.

Budding young actors will learn techniques for confidence on camera. Our class sizes are small to encourage one-on-one learning and lots of camera time.

This class aims to immerse students in specific skills for choosing actions, creating characters, and crafting realistic behavior on stage. We will study practical exercises . Each day will have a different focus: memorization techniques, character biographies, text analysis, playable actions, vocal and physical characterization, emotional association techniques, and everything you need to bring life and “reality” to whatever you perform. Become the kind of actor that is known for having craft and be on your way to working with the technical specificity and mindset of a craftsman.

Excellent introduction to the field of voice acting for teens! The class focus would be on Reading real world commercials, books, game and animation scripts, Taking direction, Creating unique voice characters and having fun!

“Rock the Canvas” is a partner class with KidArt which includes 45 minutes of art and 45 minutes of music class with Mr. Jake. The art portion typically consists of guided painting, oil pastels, some cut & paste, and even sculpture. The kids then take a quick break to clean up, wash their hands, use the restroom, and get a drink of water before music class. During the music portion, Mr. Jake leads students with his guitar playing classic children’s music such as “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star” and “ABCs” as well as contemporary music like “Happy” by Pharrell and some classic rock/pop tunes. Students will explore various instruments such as egg shakers, hand drums and tambourines. The music portion also includes a story book set to music, musical/rhythm games like Hot Potato and Musical Chairs, and the class ends with a dance party …FUN FUN FUN!!!

At DAMPA, your baby is introduced to the joy of making music with his/her mom, dad, or caretaker. Babies play with simple instruments, such as maracas, bells, and sticks, along with songs and rhymes. Rhythmic movement nurtures the child’s musical instincts! They have fun interacting with other children while playing with music instruments.

First Movement brings the joy of music making and movement to toddlers. Parent or caretaker and child actively participate in singing and movement activities, as well as experimenting with many simple musical instruments including woodblocks, bells, eggs, maracas, sticks, and xylophones.

Need to get some Holiday shopping done? Come drop your kids for a fun afternoon filled with music, movement, and fun. Kids will sing, dance, and play real instruments giving you time to get some holiday shopping done.

Group Guitar Class is designed for beginner to intermediate level guitar player. We provide a fun, group setting in which the child learns the basics of playing guitar. Students will learn reading music, proper technique, theory, & note reading.

Primary Piano Class is designed for the 4 or 5-year-old beginner. We provide a fun, group setting in which the child learns the basics of playing piano. Students will learn the keys of the piano, reading music, proper technique, theory, & note reading

Primary Piano Class is designed for the 4 or 5-year-old beginner. We provide a fun, group setting in which the child learns the basics of playing piano. Students will learn the keys of the piano, reading music, proper technique, theory, & note reading.

Primary Piano Class is designed for the 4 or 5-year-old beginner. We provide a fun, group setting in which the child learns the basics of playing piano. Students will learn the keys of the piano, reading music, proper technique, theory, & note reading.

Group Keyboard Class is designed for beginner to intermediate level piano player. We provide a fun, group setting in which the child learns the basics of playing piano. Students will learn reading music, proper technique, theory, & note reading.

Has your child been playing an instrument and is ready to take the next step and start rocking out with a band? Are you tired of the limited options in school music programs? You know, boring instruments, no cool music and with limited performance opportunities. If your child is ready to ROCK then you should participate in our Rock Band. Apply the skills you've learned in your private lessons while rehearsing weekly with your fellow students, all under the guidance our one of our experienced instructors.

Learn improvisation and jazz ensemble playing the way it was meant to be learned, by playing with others and under the guidance of an experienced mentor. We will focus on rhythm section playing, soloing, learning jazz standards and the jazz vocabulary, swing and blues feels as well as more contemporary forms of jazz.

Intro to Musical Theatre is a weekly course for ages 6 to 8. Students will learn basic skills in singing, acting and the stage. Students will be engaged in simple improv games as well that will promote confidence.

Students will learn a variety a songs from musical theatre from both the classical genre up through contemporary Broadway. This will begin providing a repertoire of audition songs for each student. They will also begin working on monologues to continue working on their acting skills. Basic improv skills will be introduced.

This weekly MUSICAL THEATRE LEVEL 3: (BLUE) class will be geared toward building a repertoire for ages 11-14, as well as introducing students to scene and duet acting. Material will be from Broadway musicals. More advance improvisational exercises will be introduced.

Monday afternoon Holiday choir class. Holiday choir with a performance. 4:30-5:15pm on Mondays. Performance at the Snider Plaza Tree Lighting.

Holiday singing ensemble class for pre-schoolers with a performance. Performance at the Snider Plaza Tree Lighting.

This weekly singing group is for ages 11 through 17 and can be joined by audition only. Students will learn Broadway musical ensemble numbers with harmonies.

Directors won’t wait around for you to rote learn a piece by listening to it repeatedly. They’ll require you to look at a piece, and have an immediate general understanding of its melodic and rhythmical movement.

In this class, students will work on pop and performance pieces, the kids get to pick their song and Sarah helps them with movements, pitch and tone. The class will have multiple performing opportunities and will culminate with a performance at the year end recital in May.

In this class, students will work on pop and performance pieces, and the instructor, Sarah, helps them with movements, pitch and tone. The class will have multiple performing opportunities and will culminate with a performance at the year end recital in May.

Do you like to play instruments? Have you ever wondered how artists like Ed Sheeran or Lin-Manuel Miranda write the music to their hit songs? Would you like to arrange a cover of your favorite song on your own instrument? In the Music Writing Lab, we will dive into the world of music theory and learn patterns used by artists to create music. This course will provide you with the tools and guidance to write and arrange your own music!

Join us for a week of decoding lyrics, developing pop vocal techniques, be guided through guitar & piano parts, and grow their recording skills.