Workshops

Not sure if you are ready for one-on-one instruction? Already take lessons but want to broaden your musical horizons?

Orion Music Studio is offering a series of 6 week workshops this Summer 2025!

All students must register as space is limited. Each workshop is 55 minutes long and will meet once a week for 6 weeks. Price is $115 for 6 sessions. There are no refunds for missed classes. No classes are held June 30- July 4 . in observance of 4th of July.

Registration Form for all classes HERE

All Workshops will be held at
Orion Music Studio
51 South Anderson Street
Lake Orion, MI

Intro to Classical Guitar Methods with Ben Chapman

There are so many ways to play music on a single instrument. This group class functions as an introduction to classical guitar and classical finger picking style. Students will learn to read and play melodies in the first position using effective right and left-hand technique. No experience necessary. Guitar required.

Thursdays 4p (8 - 17 yrs)

June 12, 19, 26; July 10, 17, 31

Thursdays 5:30p (Adults)

June 12, 19, 26; July 10, 17, 31

*

Sonic Possibilities of the Electric Guitar with Sky Werth

Do you already play acoustic guitar but want to see how the other half lives? Learn about electric guitar methods such as distortion, delay, using the various pickups, tone and experiment with pedals and loops, as well as Identifying the difference in sound and what types of guitars and pickups are synonymous with certain styles of music. 

Tuesdays 3p (8 years and up - Adults too!)

June 17, 24; July 8, 15, 22, 29

*

Adventures in Ukulele with Josh Martelli

Have you ever wanted to play the ukulele? Learn to play the ukulele in a relaxed group environment. Students will learn simple songs, basic chords, and fundamental note reading. No experience necessary. Ukulele required. 

Wednesdays 2:30 (All Ages - Adults too!)

July 11, 18, 25, Aug 1, 8, 15

* 

Beginning Songwriting with Shannon Barnes

Music Lovers! Are you ready to write your own songs? This course explores how songs are made, how to build a song structure, apply chords, melody and rhythm while adapting your own creative writing style to the music you write. No experience necessary. 

Tuesdays 1:30p (ages 8 and up - Adults too!)

July 8, 15, 22, 29; August 5, 12

Registration LINK HERE

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Past Workshops

 Interested in any of these being hosted again? Send a request to nick@orionmusicstudio.com and we'll keep you updated on future workshops!

Thursday, December 8th 
"Applying CAGED Harmony" - Taught by Marc Michaud
7:30pm – 8:30pm
 
You know some chords, but now what do you do with them? Learn about chord relationships on the guitar, how they work together, and how to play more efficiently with another guitarist, as well
as improve solo technique. Barre chord experience necessary.

With a Bachelors of Music in Guitar Performance from Wayne State University, Marc Michaud is a classically trained guitarist performing both as a soloist and for ensemble in a wide variety of styles, including jazz, rock, funk and blues. A music educator since 1993, Marc teaches beginning and advanced guitar at Orion Music Studio.

 

 
Sunday, October 2nd 2016
“How to Prepare for a Jam Session” - Taught by Josh Martelli
3pm – 5pm
 
Tired of playing alone? Learn the basics of playing with other musicians, build your listening skills and improve your solo technique. Guitarists and pianists welcome! Attendees should have basic chord knowledge for this workshop.

With a degree in jazz studies from Wayne State University, Instructor Josh Martelli performs across the Detroit metro area in a variety of different groups, and teaches piano, guitar, and ukulele at Orion Music Studio. 
 

Sunday, October 16th
"Fingerpicking Fundamentals" - Taught by Nick Schillace
3pm – 4:30pm
 
Solo fingerstyle guitar is one of the most challenging and rewarding ways of playing the guitar. Get started using your thumb and fingers and begin your "fingerpicking" journey with an internationally recognized expert in the style. This class is for intermediate guitar players with working knowledge of chords, scales, tab and fretboard notes. 
 
Instructor and Orion Music Studio owner Nick Schillace earned his graduate degree in music from Wayne State University in 2002. He also studied finger picking in West Virginia, and is known for his specialty in the American Primitive playing style. Owner of Orion Music Studio since 2000, he has toured nationally and internationally in support of his solo recordings, as well as his work with folk duo, Lac La Belle. Nick teaches beginning and advanced guitar and banjo at Orion Music
Studio.