Making music with other people is an essential part of any musicians development, regardless of instrument or discipline. Despite this truth, there are a variety of factors that can make it difficult for people to connect and find opportunities to collaborate. 

The Collective Music Workshop provides an opportunity for young musicians of any background or musical style to explore ways of making music together in a casual, yet structured environment. Over the course of the 2-week class students will compose original works, improvise, and arrange music for the instrumentation of the group of registrants. Along the way they will learn key lessons in music theory, orchestration, ear training, ensemble playing, and many other essential skills for creative musicianship.

Join the collective, discover your creativity. 

  • This workshop is intended for young, intermediate musicians, approximately ages 13-18. Students are expected to have some experience studying and/or performing music in order to ensure the best experience for all attendees.

  • Yes! This is an updated version of Wyatt’s previous summer workshop, the Young Improvisers Collective.

    Where YIC focused more on music theory/harmony/improvisation skills, this new workshop puts more emphasis on repertoire building, allowing for a more diverse range of skill levels in improvisation.

    We will still discuss aspects of music theory, improvisation, and ear training, but in a more practical and immediate way.

  • Classes will be held in the Black Hole Studios space of Foothills PAC in Oneonta NY.

    Classes are 6-8pm Mon 7/14, Thurs 7/17, Mon 7/21, Thurs 7/24 

    The final concert will be in Stamford NY, Sunday July 27th, 3-4pm in Pioneer Park.

    The final concert is presented through the Stamford Concert Series.

  • The main objective for each class is develop both existing and original repertoire for the group to perform. We will do this through group improvisation, composition, and arranging exercises designed to teach the students methods for collaboration.

    Through this process students will develop skills in areas including music theory, ear training, arranging, orchestration, improvisation, band-leading, ensemble playing, and more!

  • You can begin the registration process by filling out this google form.

    Once completed, Wyatt will review it and email final instructions for registration and payment!

  • The total cost of tuition is $250 per student ($50 per session and concert)

    A non-refundable deposit of $60 is due upon final registration. Full payment is due before first class session.

    Tuition is refundable before the first class session, or under extreme circumstances. However no payments will be refunded for sessions already attended.

    If your student is interested in participating, but these fees are prohibitive, please reach out to Wyatt at wyattambrosemusic@gmail.com

  • The final performance is Sunday July 27th from 3-4pm, and will take place in Pioneer Park in Stamford NY, approximately 25 minutes from Oneonta. This concert will feature repertoire produced by the participants of the workshop, performed to a public audience.

    Thanks to Bobby Kennedy and the Stamford Board of Musication for including us in their yearly summer concert series!

PARENT, ONEONTA HIGH SCHOOL

“In just a few weeks, you can super-charge your knowledge of music theory and develop confidence to play with a group. I know Wyatt's workshop and lessons have transformed my guitar-playing son!”

STUDENT, ONEONTA HIGH SCHOOL

“the collective has been a wonderful experience that has helped develop me into a better improviser, a more confident player, and a better musician.”