The Midcoast School of music is pleased to announce an ensemble dedicated to the music of Queen. Those of you already familiar with this legendary band realize what an ambitious challenge this presents, vocally in particular. Consider the fact that “Bohemian Rhapsody” (perhaps their best known tune and one that reached #1 on the charts [...]
Good news for lovers of music in general and lovers of The Beatles in particular! The Midcoast School of Music is proud to present an evening of music from our very own Takin’ It To The Streets and Fab Fourteen ensembles as they rock The Venue Music Bar & Bistro in Freeport, Maine. The show [...]
Our very own Takin’ It To The Streets ensemble will be performing this coming December 22nd at The Frontier Cafe + Cinema + Gallery in Brunswick, Maine. Come out and enjoy a delicious dinner from the Frontier menu and a night of great funk and R&B music – all for a suggested $5 donation. Proceeds [...]
The last time John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr recorded new music together was in 1970, but when The Beatles digitally remastered CDs were released this past September, along with The Beatles: Rock Band game, they shattered sales records around the world. The Midcoast School of Music invites you to learn what [...]
Johnny Venom has been immersed in music since childhood. His grandmother was an accomplished concert pianist and music teacher at Longy School of Music in Cambridge, MA and his mother is a flautist and music teacher in Maine. After studying piano as a youth he began playing guitar. In 2003 Venom received his Bachelors Degree [...]
The Midcoast School of Music is proud add Derrick Ramos to our teaching Staff! While at Berklee, Derrick met fellow turntablists who showed the same passion for scratching/mixing records. Joining forces with fellow DJs, under the guidance of Professor Stephen Webber, a leading authority on turntable education, Derrick helped to promote and showcase turntablism at [...]
We are very excited to announce a second session of ensembles! The goal of our school is to provide students with a comprehensive musical education at a fair price. While private music lessons are invaluable to students, they are only one part of the equation. They are meant to develop the musical knowledge and ability [...]
A few videos from Midcoast School Of Music teachers from the past couple years. First, we have some footage featuring Matt Fogg and Joe Farrel discussing the 2008 Bridge Music Festival on Portland’s local showcase, 207. Next up, we have Alan Waxman, Matt Fogg, and Joe Farrell performing “Say You Will”, also on 207. Enjoy!