Guitar Competition and Concert

RHUM ACADEMY OF MUSIC GUITAR COMPETITION AND CONCERT

SATURDAY, JULY 18TH - CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE FOR DETAILS!

SOLO GUITAR COMPETITION INFORMATION

Rhum Academy of Music & Performing Arts Center
110 North Washington Street, historic downtown Kokomo, Indiana 46901.
Presents:
1st Annual Academy SOLO Guitar Competition
The Preliminary Rounds

Thursday July 9th – 5:30-9:00PM
Monday July 13th – 7:30-9:00PM

Applicants
- Age Limit 22 Years old (Must have valid ID)
- Must bring own instrument (Acoustic or Electric)
- No personal instrument effects – Academy will provide amplification, Wah-Wah pedal and distortion unit.
- Performance time limit: 2 ½ minutes
- Applicants will not be judged on genre – All styles welcome!
- SIGN UP TODAY!

FINALS FOR THE ACADEMY SOLO GUITAR COMPETITION WILL BE HELD ON SATURDAY, JULY 18th @ 6:00PM

Contact Eric Hyman or Gary Rhum @ 765-236-0567 or erichyman@aol.com or garyrhum@sbcglobal.net for more information! See you at the Academy!

CELEBRATE THE GUITAR - JULY 18TH - BREEDLOVE GUITAR RAFFLE!

Rhum Academy of Music, 110 North Washington Street, Kokomo Indiana and United Way of Howard County
Presents
Celebrate the Guitar
Saturday, July 18th 2009

HIGHLIGHTS:

Solo Guitar Contest (Either Acoustic or Electric)
Open to players 22 & younger – Limited to 25 entries – Amplifiers for acoustic & Electric guitars will be provided. Performances limited to 2- 2 ½ minutes per player. Effects (Distortion & Wah-Wah) will be provided. Personal effects and boards will not be allowed. There are two categories with one winner each.

(Category 1) People’s Choice - winner based on total number of
Popular votes ($1.00 per vote).
(Category 2) A Distinctive Panel of Judges will select a winner based on the following criteria: creativity, technique & performance.

Live Music – THURSDAY (7-9PM), FRIDAY (7-9PM) & SATURDAY (6-10PM)
July 16th through the 18th
Artists tentatively scheduled to Appear (Order to be determined)
T-Bird Band, Best Restless, A Teacup Orchestra (Gary Rhum & Eric Hyman) & Ecliptic Switch.

COMMUNITY RAFFLES (Participants TBA) – LOCAL VENDORS (TBA) – GUITAR EXPO (Sell your used musical equipment – Academy will charge 20% service fee for sale of all used equipment – This fee will go directly to United Way).




RHUM ACADEMY WILL RAFFLE A BREEDLOVE OM/SM Acoustic Guitar with Gig Bag! Retail Value $1069.99. The Breedlove Retro Series OM/SM is a vintage orchestra model instrument with a solid Spruce top, solid Mahogany back and laminate sides, Tortoise Shell binding with top purfling, BWB rosette and an L.R. Baggs Stage Pro and Element Active pickup system with volume and tone controls.


Drawing will be held evening of Saturday, July 18th. You must be present to win! Tickets only $5.00 each! – Proceeds will go to the United Way.

KATHY SIMMONS IS OUR NEWEST INSTRUCTOR AT THE RHUM ACADEMY OF MUSIC

Kathy Simmons is our newest instructor at the Rhum Academy. Kathy brings fifteen years teaching and as many in performance to our staff, and we are extremely excited about what she brings to the Academy.

She teaches French Horn (beginning to advanced)also Trumpet, Baritone, Trombone & Euphonium (beginning to intermediate).

Kathy holds a music degree from Indiana University, she's taught jazz improvisation and guitar and has performed in several Indiana University music ensembles, Dominic Spera's Jazz Band, Latin Jazz Band, IU Marching Hundred, Symphonic Band, Orchestra and Pit Orchestra.

She's a Tippecanoe Arts Federation Grant Recipient and Lilly Teacher Creativity Fellowship Grant Recipient.

Kathy's teaching philosophy. "Students are naturally inspired before they head my way. My goal is to keep them motivated and inspired. I will use a variety of positive ways to help each student develop their music reading and brass playing. We'll have fun learning, practicing musical exercises that promote good brass playing, and performing traditional and new music. Every effort will be made to nurture the students' love of music and to encourage them to set attainable music goals and reach them."

Interested in signing up for lessons? Call us today @ (765) 236-0567, or email Gary @ garyrhum@sbcglobal.net. Don't forget to visit our website for additional information about the Academy

SUMMER GUITAR CLASSES

Here's a list of our summer guitar classes offered at the Academy. We also offer a master guitar class, but unfortunately, it is full for this session. Just wanted everyone to know we have a new website rhummusic.com
It is still under construction, but holds a plethora of information about the Academy. Please bookmark us and check back often.


Rhum Academy of Music
Beginner Guitar Class
WHEN: Saturday, June 13th
WHERE: Rhum Academy of Music, 110 North Washington Street, Kokomo, Indiana 46901
TIME: 12-1:30PM
DURATION: Eight Weeks
COST: $150.00

This is a class based on the premise of learning the basic skills to form players for the future. You will learn open chords and how they work together. Songs that are reachable as well as cool and lots of fun strumming! You will also learn basic 4/4 & 3/4 timing to establish rhythm methods that will be used over your lifetime of playing guitar.

Rhum Academy of Music
Intermediate Guitar Class
WHEN: Saturday, June 13th
WHERE: Rhum Academy of Music, 110 North Washington Street, Kokomo, Indiana 46901
TIME: 2-3:30PM
DURATION: Eight Weeks
COST: $200.00

Our intermediate guitar class covers how barre chords, pentatonic scales and chord scales work together. We also cover an introduction to heptatonic scales, plus guitar licks for blues, rock, country & classical. And finally, how to follow charts and improv techniques are also included in this class.

Rhum Academy of Music
Advanced Guitar Class
WHEN: Friday, June 12th
WHERE: Rhum Academy of Music, 110 North Washington Street, Kokomo, Indiana 46901
TIME: 6-7:30PM
DURATION: Eight Weeks
COST: $200.00

In the advanced class you will learn chords and formulas to make those great chords like Mayer and scales to enlighten those trademark riffs like Matthews & Clapton, advanced rhythms 7/8, 12/8, etc.
Rhythmic reading. Introduction to melodic minor and harmonic minor scales. Transposing songs to fit your voice. Charting songs for other musicians. Understanding limitations and how to enhance your style.

Call today (765) 236-0567 to sign up or email us for additional information.

Eric Hyman - Teacher Bio!

Eric Hyman – Electric Bass & Guitar

Eric has played and performed for thirteen years, studied at the prestigious Bass Collective in New York and was awarded First Place (Bass Category) in Mars’ Music Hottest guitar player.

Eric’s teaching philosophy is “to appreciate and understand each student’s personal goal in music. I try to stay casual and approach music as an art form that can be taught in multiple, easy steps.”

Gary Rhum's Background

Here's Gary with a couple of his students.

Gary Rhum has an extensive background in the music arena. During his earlier years, he traveled constantly, playing in hole-in-the-wall dives where your mike stand would sometimes serve double duty assisting to "quell" a rowdy customer, rock clubs, college circuits and major concert stages all across this great country of ours.
He tired of the drudgery of touring, moved to the studio and became a sought-after side man, worked in the film industry, scoring soundtracks and eventually was drawn to teaching. We are so happy he made that choice.
Gary is the ultimate teacher. His background has helped him understand the needs of both the aspiring player and the seasoned veteran. He's intuitve and patient. He's firm yet quick to offer praise. He develops bonds with his students that stand the test of time.
During his sessions, He not only allows his clientel the chance to learn, but also a chance to play with one of the best guitarists in the midwest.

Rhum Academy of Music & Performing Arts: Click here to check out Gary & Jessica's myspace page!

Gary Rhum "For What it's Worth"