Levanta means to raise, uplift, and elevate. It’s in this spirit that we introduce this new and exciting program to our community and invite our community to learn to play and create music through an approach to music education that emphasizes creative thought.
The Levanta Institute for Music and Creativity is founded on the following beliefs:
- The practices of music and creativity are a vital part of life for all people.
- The Albuquerque community benefits greatly from access to educational opportunities in creative music learning, music performance opportunities, concerts, and other presentations that foster the curiosity and artistry of people across all age levels.
Levanta provides opportunities to our community members to learn how to play and create music through an exciting approach to music education that utilizes these key elements:
- Learner-centered approaches to music learning and personal artistic exploration
- The study and practice of music from diverse cultures and popular styles
- Interdisciplinary music learning through projects and presentations that consider a wide array of subjects
- Varied and innovative approaches to performance, community sharing, and public presentation
- Divergent music-technology applications
Levanta’s first four courses begin in February 2022. Click here to register.
Beginning Fingerstyle Guitar (Adults)
February 2-April 20, 2022
(No class March 23)
M124, Music Building
$250
Guitar is the most popular instrument in the world. It is ubiquitous in the world of music from every continent, and every day people flock to the instrument to figure out its magical properties. But too often for adult learners, the process is frustrating and dispiriting and the music that adults are asked to learn is either too hard or too boring. In this unique course for adult beginners, from the first class meeting to the last, students will make rich and beautiful music with confidence and sophistication. Come and join us in learning how to play this amazing, poetic instrument.
Instructor Mickey Jones
Beginning Music Composition (Adults)
February 3-April 21, 2022
(No class March 17 and March 24)
M124, Music Building
$250
If you love music and have always wanted to make your own music, then this class is for you! Through a unique and exciting set of projects, students will learn how to understand musical sound making, musical organization, and the emotional effect of music. By the end of the course, students will have created multiple songs of their own, and they will be amazed at what they’ve accomplished. Students need no prior experience in music learning to participate in this class!
Instructor Mickey Jones
Unlocking the Mysteries of the Classical Guitar (Grades 4 and 5)
February 5-April 23, 2022
(No class March 19 and March 26)
M124, Music Building
$200
To unlock the mysteries of the classical guitar, students will not only be introduced to the techniques and traditions of this foundational and beautiful art form, but they will be provided the tools to learn to play while creating their own music. While developing their guitar technique, students will explore compositional concepts like theme, motif, larger musical structures, and the emotional effect of music on their listeners. Come be a part of this unique 21st-century approach to music learning.
Instructor Mickey Jones
Discovering the World of Flamenco Guitar (Grades 4 and 5)
February 5-April 23, 2022
(No class March 19 and March 26)
M124, Music Building
$200
In this exciting beginning course to flamenco guitar, students will be introduced to the techniques and traditions of this beautiful and vibrant art form. There will be a strong emphasis on rhythm known in flamenco as Compas as well as rudimentary guitar techniques. From its origins in Spain in the 15th century, flamenco has become an internationally celebrated and rapidly evolving musical tradition. Our class will open the door to this amazing art form!
Instructor John Truitt
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Jenna Loya
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(505) 858-8811
