Join a Band! MMNY Summer Workshop Series

Ready to take your playing from the practice room to the stage? Our Workshop Program is your chance to rehearse with a real band and perform live at The Bitter End, one of NYC’s most iconic music venues.

What’s included:

• Join a band of like-minded adult musicians
• Rehearse weekly with a pro music director in our Manhattan studio
• Collaboratively choose and prepare a killer setlist
• Perform live at The Bitter End on August 15

This program is designed for intermediate to advanced players seeking to enhance their musicianship, connect with others, and have fun preparing for a real gig.

Whether you're a guitarist, drummer, bassist, keyboardist, or vocalist—this is your moment.

🎤 Limited spots available – RSVP now or reach out to learn more!

Info: WEDNESDAYS with KATE
Step into the golden age of guitar gods, swirling organ solos, and vocals that roared through stadiums and dive bars alike. Electric Haze channels the raw power and soulful swagger of the late '60s and early '70s—when rock was loud, loose, and laced with blues. This workshop is a tribute to soaring leads, locked-in grooves, and extended jams that leave room to breathe and burn.
Artists: Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones, The Doors, Cream, Fleetwood Mac (early), Pink Floyd, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, The Who, Eric Clapton, Santana, The Allman Brothers Band, Free, Bad Company, ZZ Top
Expect: Raw tone, big dynamics, analog vibes, and a wall of vintage sound.

Info: THURSDAYS with ALEX: From Live Aid to the Second British Invasion
Where punk met the dance floor and synthesizers stole the spotlight. Modern Machines dives into the sleek, stylish, and high-energy world of New Wave and synth pop, where cold electronics met hot hooks and attitude was everything. With its mix of quirky guitars, driving rhythms, and unmistakable vocal drama, this is music built to move—whether you're dancing, posing, or just vibing.
Artists: Talking Heads, The Cars, Devo, Blondie, Duran Duran, Eurythmics, Gary Numan, The Human League, Tears for Fears, A Flock of Seagulls, Soft Cell, New Order, Pet Shop Boys, OMD, Ultravox, Heaven 17, Simple Minds
Expect: Tight grooves, glossy textures, angular riffs, synth layers, and vocal flair.

Info: MONDAYS with EVAN: From Lollapalooza to MTV Unplugged
From basement shows to festival stages, Flannel & Feedback captures the gritty heart of grunge and alternative rock’s explosive rise. These were the anthems of a generation—loud, honest, and unapologetically raw. Expect fuzzy tones, cathartic choruses, and unpredictable shifts from whisper to scream. Whether you’re channeling the angst of the early '90s or its dreamy, jagged edges, this is where vulnerability meets volume.
Artists: Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, Alice in Chains, Smashing Pumpkins, R.E.M., Hole, Pixies, Radiohead (early), Stone Temple Pilots, Bush, Sonic Youth, Live, The Cure, The Smiths, Joy Division, Echo & the Bunnymen, The Jesus and Mary Chain, The Psychedelic Furs, Jane’s Addiction, The Cranberries, Blur, and more.
Expect: Fuzzy tones, dynamic shifts, moody textures, and fierce authenticity.

Info: TUESDAYS with SHARON: This workshop dives deep into the golden hits that lit up the Grammy stage—spanning generations of pop brilliance. From classic ballads to dancefloor anthems, Grammy Gold shines a spotlight on the unforgettable artists and songs that blurred genre lines and raised the bar for pop perfection. Whether it’s powerhouse vocals, slick production, or harmonies that stick with you, this is the sound of pop at its finest.
Artists: Prince, George Michael, Madonna, Mariah Carey, Cyndi Lauper, Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, Gloria Estefan, Phil Collins, Lionel Richie, Paula Abdul, Cher, Annie Lennox, Tina Turner, Billy Joel, Elton John, Shania Twain, Christina Aguilera, Kelly Clarkson, Justin Timberlake, P!nk, Adele, Lady Gaga, and more.
Expect: Iconic melodies, vocal-forward arrangements, dynamic textures, and a mix of throwback flair and contemporary shine.

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