New Music Classes at LeGrand Music Studios: Create, Collaborate, and Play Together

12-17-25 01:41 PM - By Andy LeGrand

New Music Classes at LeGrand Music Studios:
Create, Collaborate, and Play Together

New Music Classes at LeGrand Music Studios:

Create, Listen, and Play Together


At LeGrand Music Studios, we believe music education should be engaging, practical, and deeply connected to real musical experiences. In addition to private lessons, we offer group classes that help students understand music from multiple angles—how it’s created, how it works, and how it comes alive when shared with others. Below are three class offerings designed to support curious listeners, creative thinkers, and collaborative musicians.


Music Appreciation: Listening, History, and Musical Context (Ages 14 and Up)
Our Music Appreciation class is designed for students who want to better understand the music they love and how it came to be. Through guided listening, discussion, and historical context, students explore major musical styles, genres, and movements while learning how music reflects culture, innovation, and human expression. We examine influential artists, composers, and eras, discuss how genres evolved and influenced one another, and develop critical listening skills. This class supports all instrumentalists and singers by strengthening musical awareness, form, and style. Thursdays at 6:30 PM beginning January 15, 2026


Pricing: Open to the public for $49 | $29 for current LeGrand Music Studios students


Music Technology: Songwriting & Music Production (Ages 14 & Up)
The Music Technology class introduces beginning to intermediate students to songwriting and music production through the lens of modern music technology. Students work with digital and analog tools including laptops, microphones, audio gear, and instruments while learning how ideas become finished recordings. The class blends lecture, group collaboration, and individual work time with guidance. Topics include the elements of music in production and recording, navigating digital audio workstations such as GarageBand, Logic, Ableton Live, and Pro Tools, drum and bass creation, building harmony and melody, recording audio, mixing, song projects, and Foley work for film and video. Tuesdays at 7:00 PM beginning January 13, 2026


Pricing: Open to the public for $49 | $29 for current LeGrand Music Studios students


Group Band Class / Music Ensemble (Starting 2026) Ages 13 -18
Beginning in 2026, our Group Band Class offers musicians the chance to play in a band with others at a similar skill level in a fun and supportive environment. This weekly, hour-long class focuses on collaboration, listening, and ensemble skills. Rather than learning parts in isolation, students begin to understand how their individual role fits into the full soundscape of a band. The class features a variety of familiar songs with a focus on rock and folk styles, helping students develop timing, communication, and confidence as group musicians. Thursdays at 6:00 PM beginning January 15, 2026


Pricing: Open to the public for $49 | $29 for current LeGrand Music Studios students


Together, these classes offer a well-rounded musical experience—learning how music works, how it’s created, and how it comes alive in collaboration. Whether you’re drawn to listening, producing, or playing with others, we invite you to explore music in deeper and more meaningful ways at LeGrand Music Studios.


Andy LeGrand

Andy LeGrand

Guitarist ~ Composer ~ Instructor LeGrand Music Studios
http://www.legrandmusic.org/

Andy LeGrand is a musician, composer, author, and educator in Knoxville, TN. He leads LeGrand Music Studios, RessonanceSessions.com, FlintMeryl Music, directs Knoxville Classical Guitar, and hosts the podcast Acoustic Walk, sharing music, conversations, and reflections.