YOUTH Classes & LESSONS
ART CAMP
Saturdays, February 7 - 28
9:00am - 10:00am, Ages 5 - 7
10:00am - 11:00am, Ages 5 - 7
Art Camp is a hands-on creative experience where young artists explore a new medium each week while building skills, confidence, and imagination. Led by teaching artist Mia Dempsey, students will experiment with a wide range of materials including clay, watercolor, mixed media, and more, creating finished pieces they’ll be proud to take home.
Camps are held at the McGuigan Arts Academy in Countryside Village
Pricing:
$100 per student
SPRING BREAK CAMPS
THERE’S NO BUSINESS LIKE SHOW BUSINESS: A PLAY IN A WEEK
Dates:
March 16 - 20, Mon - Fri, 9am - 4pm, Ages 8+
April 6 - 10, Mon - Fri, 9am - 4pm, Ages 8+
Over the course of one week, students will experience the entire production process, from auditions to rehearsals to the final performance. On the last day, they’ll take center stage to perform for an audience of family and friends! This camp is the perfect chance to create, collaborate and shine in the world of show business!
Camps are held at the McGuigan Arts Academy in Countryside Village
Pricing:
$250 per student per week
$75 Optional After Care
theatre makers, Bennington NE
Dates:
March 30 - April 3, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Theatre Makers is in collaboration with Bennington Community Theatre in Bennington NE. Students will explore acting, singing, movement, and improvisation while building confidence and stage presence. Each day combines ensemble-building games, monologue work, group scenes, music rehearsals, movement exercises and improv activities. Students will also learn practical skills like audition techniques and building a theatre resume and headshot.
Camps are held at the Bennington Legion Hall in Bennington, Nebraska
Pricing:
$95 per student
Available exclusively to Middle School Students.
SUMMER CAMPS
FULL WEEK CAMPS:
June 1 - 6 SUMMER ARTS LAB ages 8 - 11
June 8 - 12 ALL THE WORLD’S A STAGE ages 8 - 11
June 15 - 17 SUMMER ARTS LAB ages 8 - 11
June 22 - 26 DO-RE-MINI: CREATING A MINI MUSICAL REVUE ages 11+
July 6 - 10 ALL THE WORLD’S A STAGE ages 8 - 11
July 13 - 17 THEATRE MAKERS: BEHIND THE SCENES AND CENTER STAGE ages 11+
July 27 - August 9 COMPANY CLASS ages 9+
SATURDAY CAMPS:
June 6 - 27 YOUNG CREATORS CLUB ages 5 - 7
Full Week camps run Monday - Friday from 9am - 4pm. Full and half day options are available for Summer Arts Lab and All The World’s a Stage.
Camps are held at the McGuigan Arts Academy in Countryside Village
Full Day Camps: $250
Half Day Camps: $150
Saturday Camps: $100
Optional After Care: $75
PRIVATE LESSONS
ART
$250 4-week class package or monthly subscription
Ages 6+
Lessons are 60 minutes each for 4-weeks. Monthly lessons are renewed every 4-weeks.
Instructors: Mia Dempsey
Find your inner artist and learn to be the next Vincent van Gogh or Jean-Michel Basquiat! Work on techniques such as hatching, cross-hatching, shading, and stippling, as well as exploring the seven principles of art: line, shape, form, space, texture, value, and color. Supplies are included in the price of tuition.
ACTING
$75 for a single class | $200 monthly subscription
Ages 8 - 18
Monthly lessons are renewed every 4-weeks. Lessons are 60 minutes.
Instructor: Abby Custer, Billy McGuigan
Explore personal techniques to creating compelling, complex characters. Curriculum topics include cold readings, monologue preparation, script analysis and developing the emotional and physical life of a character. The scripts studied in the class will be inspired by the students’ literary, theatre, film and television interests.
AUDITION PREP
$75 for a single class | Not available for a monthly subscritpion
Ages 8+
Instructor: Assigned based on Audition needs
Would you like additional help while getting ready for an audition? Whether it be selecting and rehearsing a song, practicing a monologue, creating a resume, preparing for a dance combination or creating a video submission, we’ll provide the extra set of eyes and ears to help you strengthen your skills in advance!
SONGWRITING
$50 for a single class | $150 monthly subscription
Ages 12 - 18
Monthly lessons are renewed every 4-weeks. Lessons are 60 minutes.
Instructor: Matthew McGuigan
Work with a Rave On Productions professional musician as you focus on basic songwriting styles and techniques. Over the course of sessions, different songwriting methods will be presented so students can learn to develop the necessary skills to compose lyrics and music. The instructor will help the student focus on melody writing and lyric structure, while encouraging the development of their own personal musical identity and critical listening skills.
MUSIC LESSONS
$50 for a single class | $200 monthly subscription
Monthly lessons are renewed every 4-weeks. Lessons are 30 minutes.
Questions? Email us at kate@billymcguigan.com.
GUITAR
Ages 6+
Instructors: Ciaran McGuigan, Aaron Slagle
Fingers to the strings, strings to the frets, let’s rock! Learn skills from rich and diverse styles and genres! Providing all skill levels of instruction in rock, pop, blues, country and classical.
Piano
Ages 6+
Instructors: Elaine Stoner, Christian Shields, Alex Villa
Ben Folds or Beethoven, keys are for you! Students will learn the basics of piano technique, music theory and music reading. From that foundation, students will be able to explore different genres and styles that interest them such as classical, pop, rock, musical theater or jazz.
VOICE
Ages 7+
Instructors: Matthew McGuigan, Elaine Stoner, Audrey Saucier
Vocalize boldly! Begin your journey on how to sing using healthy vocal techniques in a range of styles including rock, pop, musical theatre and more. From beginners to advanced, students will receive tailored instruction based on their voice goals and needs. Lessons include warm-ups, exercises and rehearsing songs.
VIOLIN
Ages 5+
Instructor: Alex Villa
Fiddling with the basics of violin? Take it further into music theory, music reading and beyond! From a fun and interactive foundation, students will be able to explore different genres and styles that interest them such as classical, pop and rock.
BASS
Ages 6+
Instructors: Matthew McGuigan
Keep that low end groovy and jam the bass! All levels and music tastes are welcome. McGuigan Arts Academy is bringing you knowledgeable and fun ways to expand what this instrument has to offer.
DRUMS
Ages 6+
Instructor: Danny Berger-DeRoos
Realize your rhythmic retention by mastering the art of the groove! The heartbeat of any great ensemble comes from the drums, and our experienced teachers are here to guide you on your percussive journey. All skill levels are welcome, so sign up today and make some noise!
WOODWINDS (clarinet, flute, saxophone)
Ages 6+
Instructor: Andrew Sprague
Come explore what makes these instruments such an integral part in the many settings they champion! The incredible sounds within the woodwind family will be yours to create, offering all levels of instruction in saxophone, and beginner levels in flute and clarinet. Our academy lesson goers will learn through foundational instruction tactics like note reading and retention, as well as playing the varied styles and genres throughout these instrument’s histories.
Photo from 2023 student summer showcase concert at the Benson Theatre.
