A 5-Week Program for Creative Musical Expression and Industry Navigation
The Rags school of music advanced combo class brings together talented young artists across SoCal, ages 14-18, to learn more about improvisation, composition, performance, and entrepreneurship.
Modeled after the 4-day Summer intensive, this combo class is perfect for students looking for an extended program where they can dive even deeper into their skills development and gain invaluable experience collaborating with a group.
MISSION
INSTRUCTION
DETAILS
The Rags Combo class aims to solidify music fundamentals, improve original musical expression, and discover creative ways to navigate the music industry.
The Rags combo class is led by pianist Michael Ragonese. Learn more below
When: March 2 - April 6, 2025
Where: Michael's Residence North Hollywood
Deadline to Apply: Feb 21, 2025
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Rags School of Music Pedagogy
Rags School of Music implements a balanced approach to music pedagogy, providing classroom learning, one-on-one instruction, collaboration, and live performance experience. Students will gain valuable experience transferring what they learn in class to the stage with confidence.
COURSES OFFERED
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Jazz Improvisation
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Jazz History/Listening
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Jazz Theory/Harmony
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Composition
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Music Technology
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Music Professionalism/Entrepreneurship
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Small Group Rehearsals
Logistics
TUITION & FEES
$300 (Fee includes expenses for concert i.e. rental fee, piano tuning, sounds and lights)
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SCHEDULE
Sunday, March 2: 4:30-6:15pm
Sunday, March 16: 4:30-6:15pm
Sunday, March 23: 4:30-6:15pm
Sunday, March 30: 2-3:30pm
Sunday, April 5: 2-3:30pm concert
Sunday, April 6: 6pm concert
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LOCATION
Classes in North Hollywood
Final Performance: Hollywood Piano
*Address will be provided via email to registered students.
Meet the Instructor
MICHAEL RAGONESE | PIANO
Michael Ragonese is a Los Angeles based pianist, composer, arranger, and educator who received his Bachelors of Music in Jazz Studies at California State University Northridge in 2014. Michael has performed, recorded and toured with artists such as Barbra Streisand, Dave Koz, Engelbert Humperdinck, Bennie Maupin, Charnett Moffett, Alphonso Johnson, John Daversa, Louise Cole, Darek Oles, Walter Smith III, Mark Turner, David Binney, Bob Reynolds, Bob Sheppard, Rick Braun, Aubrey Logan and Grace Kelly. Michael has released 2 albums and has toured nationally and internationally as a band leader. He has been reviewed by some of the top Jazz publications in the country. In Addition to Michael's performance career, he runs a music school named "Rags school of Music" that encourages students to study and learn how to improvise and play in the jazz style of music.
