Private & Group Lessons
A 30 day commitment and contract required. Deposit required to hold the date and time. Otherwise, the teacher(s) will be notified of a potential session, but may not be present until after the student arrives on location. Credit card must be on file. If the student does not show, either a reschedule will be allotted (one reschedule allowed per month) or the card will be charged the full rate for the missed session.
Music Lessons
See below.
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For all ages. We have several teachers, which teach different styles of music. From beginner courses to advance courses, we can provide any level of training needed to excel any aspiring artist. We provide 30-60 minute lessons for the following:
- 1. Vocals
- 2. String (e.g., Guitar and Violin)
- 3. Piano/Keyboard
- 4. Brass instruments
- 5. Woodwinds instruments
- 6. Drums
- 7. Songwriting - composition
- 8. Songwriting - lyrics
Beginner - Priced at $30/session.
Duration: 30 minute sessions.
Teacher: In-house teacher.
Selection Process: All ages and skill-levels qualify.
Course Work: Learn the core fundamentals.
Advanced - Priced at $60/session.
Duration: 1 hour sessions.
Teachers: University professor.
Selection Process: Qualification based on teacher's opinion on readiness.
Course Work: Learn extreme skills. Increase your speed. Gain insight on how to perform concerts.
Master - Priced at $9500.
Duration: 4 two hour sessions.
Teachers: 1 Grammy Award, Gold, or Platinum selling producer, and 1 in-house teacher.
Selection Process: Must have attended our Moderate class.
Course Work: Write a song (lyrics and composition), sing, and create a recording with the help of a Hollywood professional. Travel to a New York or Los Angeles music studio and get the creative vibe from industry experts. 10% of proceeds goes to the promotion of the song to radio and online; 5% to charity.
Film Production Classes
As low as $75/session.
Learn from expert film, music video, commercial, and infomercial directors and producers at 825 Studios or online.
Get tips, work on a live set and create a mock short film, music video, commercial, or work on the real thing! Also, learn how to edit sound and video, use an assortment of filming equipment, light and build sets, and much more.
By attending our one hour program, it is like going to film school, but without the high tuition rate.
We offer lessons from award winning directors, producers and from those who have worked on set at 825 Studios.
After students have successfully completed the program, we will get your final work seen by experts for critique. Top videos will be submitted to film festivals and entered into competition. You could be the next star.
DJ Classes
Beginner - Priced at $150/mo.
Duration: 2 one hour sessions per month.
Teachers: In-house teacher.
Selection Process: All ages and skill-levels qualify.
Course Work: Learn the fundamentals of mixing, showmanship, music selection, and BPM. 3 month commitment.
Advanced - Priced at $1350 (2 mo).
Duration: 4 one hour sessions per month.
Teachers: 1 touring DJ & 1 in-house teacher.
Selection Process: 18 and older. All skill-levels qualify.
Course Work: Recap on the beginner course. In addition, the advanced course focuses on showmanship, contracts, getting gigs, and using the reels to make music. At the end of the course, students will perform in a nightclub and showcase skills in a live environment.
Music Production Classes
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Learn from expert music producers at 825 Studios or live online. Most of our teachers are award winning producers that have sold songs to Major Label artists. They have gained experience working in the music scenes of Nashville, New York, Los Angeles, Atlanta and more.
Get life altering tips and other great insider secrets, create a song, get feedback, and learn how to market yourself to A&Rs, Publishers and others. Learn at your pace.
These valuable one hour sessions are ideal for anyone wanting to excel as a music producer. The music business is very competitive, 825 Studios gives students a powerful edge.
Basic - Priced at $500/mo.
Duration: 2 one hour sessions & 1 two hour session per month.
Teachers: 1 well known producer & 1 in-house teacher.
Selection Process: All ages and skill-levels qualify.
Course Work: Learn the fundamentals of acting.
Advanced - Priced at $5000 (3 mo).
Duration: 4 one hour sessions per month, ending after 3 months.
Teachers: 1 Grammy Award winning engineer, 1 Gold or Platinum selling producer, and 1 in-house teacher.
Selection Process: Must have produced and sold at least one song. Proof required.
Course Work: During this intense course, learn from industry experts with more than 20 years of experience. Gain hands on experience making music at 825 Studios and at our partner studio in New York. Travel expense included. At the end of the course, your music will be pitched to record labels for purchase and licensing.
Acting & Voice Over Classes
Beginner - Priced at $125/mo.
Duration: 2 one hour sessions per month.
Teachers: 1 in-house teacher.
Selection Process: All ages and skill-levels qualify.
Course Work: Learn the fundamentals of acting.
Moderate - Priced at $1500 (6 mo).
Duration: 2 one hour sessions per month.
Teachers: In-house teacher.
Selection Process: All ages and skill-levels qualify.
Course Work: Learn from experts that actively work in the forefront as actors, or behind the scenes of films, music videos, commercials, and infomercials. Each session is one hour long. Find out everything about casting calls and effective auditioning, stage positions, how to act, voice projection, acting on camera and stage, speaking in a different dialect or accent, how to be funny, make-up tips, reading screenplays and scripts, etc. At the end of the course, there is an actor showcase, allowing actors to showcase their talent before a casting director. These classes are offered at 825 Studios and online.
Advanced - Priced at $2000 (3 mo).
Duration: 4 two hour sessions per month, ending after 3 months.
Teachers: 2 guest teachers (1 Hollywood film director and TV actor), 1 university professor, and 1 in-house teacher.
Selection Process: In order to qualify, prospective students must have taken the Moderate class.
Course Work: The curriculum is an intense version of the moderate class. All students will be filmed in a short by our student filmmakers. Each student is expected to critique each other. It demands focus and the willingness to work hard. At the end of the course, students will also participate in an actor showcase before a casting director.
Master - Priced at $3000 (3 mo).
Duration: 4 two hour sessions per month, ending after 3 months.
Teachers: 2 guest teachers (1 Oscar winning actor and 1 Emmy winning actor), 1 university professor, and 1 in-house teacher.
Selection Process: Prospective students must be SAG/AFTRA actors or SAG/AFTRA eligible, and looking to perfect their craft. Each student must present a demo reel and proof of qualifications.
Course Work: The curriculum is based on the needs of qualifying students. Students can dictate their own learning, giving them the most flexibility and opportunity; with the utmost advanced tools needed to be successful. Each student will have a website made for them, marketing tools, and much more. Most students at this level need to brush up on delivery and presentation, as well as learning to market themselves to talent agents and casting directors. All students will perform in front of licensed and bonded talent agents from New York and Los Angeles, as well as casting directors on the final 2 weekend of the course. The aim of this course is not only to help students excel at their craft, but also to increase their exposure to agents and casting directors that will give them work.