Improving the world with music
...beginning with you.
Hear it.
Learn it.
Play it.
Teach it.
Give it.
Love it.
Live it.
Scrollworks' mission, as a non-profit organization, is to offer quality music education for children in the local community regardless of their ability to pay, with a focus on minorities and the under-served areas of Greater Birmingham. We fulfill this mission by providing a truly unique learning environment wherein the student guides the teacher to their greatest area of interest and in turn the teacher adapts to each individual child’s learning style.
Modeling itself after Venezuela's El Sistema, Scrollworks is an atypical community music school. Our aim is to provide intensive music instruction to disadvantaged children in their neighborhood, children who otherwise would not have access to quality instruction. Our purpose is to awaken, nurture and develop a passion for music in everyone, creating opportunities to explore and cultivate their talents in order that they become active contributors to Birmingham's rich and diverse culture.
Staffed by accomplished musicians with real-world experience, our comprehensive and progressive music education program encompasses all genres of music from classical to present day musical styles, including jazz, rock, hip-hop, country, world music and more.
Instruction will be offered for any instrument, as well as voice, music theory, history, composition, songwriting, technology, recording and production. Lessons will be provided in both group and one-on-one settings, with ensembles ranging from small to large, traditional to experimental, demonstrating our belief that the person who plays in an ensemble begins to live the experience of community.
Our goal is to see that certain look in each student's eye that can't be described or measured: a spark of insight, a twinkle of engagement, pure joy.
Hello! Just wanted to drop in and let you know that pre-orders for my new jazz standards album "Bittersweet" are now taking place! The first 100 pre-orders will receive a signed and numbered copy! Release date is set for May 19th, but you will get your copy a few days earlier! Kate and I are very excited about the record, and we can't wait for you to hear it. Head over to www.bittersweetthealbum.com to pre-order! Thanks! ~Mark
Latinsoul Productions would like to welcome our new e-mail list members.
You asked for it and now you got it! Birmingham's first Salsa Bootcamp is coming. Many of you have been asking for a Salsa class where you can learn more than just the basic Salsa dance steps that are taught at all of our dance parties.
For over 17 years Latinsoul Productions has been the Latin dance authority in Alabama. Here is your chance to learn to dance Salsa and have fun at the same time.
Learn how to dance Salsa in just one day!
What exactly is a Salsa Bootcamp??? A Salsa Bootcamp is a crash course 4 hour Salsa dance class that will touch upon not only basic moves but will also touch upon various techniques, styling, turns, leading and following as well as a bonus Merengue dance class.
The Latinsoul Salsa Bootcamp is taught by a Salsa dance professional. This will not be one long 4 hour class. There will be short breaks for beverages and snacks.
The Salsa Bootcamp will take place on Saturday March 7 from 1pm - 5pm at Workplay in Birmingham.
This class is for beginners and those of you that want to brush up on your Salsa dance moves. You do not need a dance partner to participate. You will have tons of fun and learn to dance Salsa.
Everyone attending will receive FREE beverages, snacks, Salsa CD and other great door prizes as well. Two lucky attendees will also win a pair of tickets to that night's hot Salsabor Latin dance party at Workplay.
This is your opportunity to learn and look like a Salsa pro.
Don't miss this Salsa Bootcamp!
Per Person
In advance $30 At the door $40
Per couple
In advance $50 At the door $70
Please keep in mind that you would be paying 4 to 5 times as much if you took these classes at a dance studio and without any of the FREE stuff.
I'm about to head down to Cave 9, operation Scrollworks, toting a few dozen banana muffins with me! They are not the best but I was trying to make them "healthy" so I created a recipe that does not use butter, shortening or s... Read Moreomething of those likes...
We raised $70. 00 tonight! What an amazing turnout we had! I will get this to you in the next day! Next week we are giving away two tickets to see Jackson Browne at the Alabama Theater! Wow!
There is no irony when I say that in performing my regular check in to your page, I was brought to tears. I am so happy and excited for your students, for the community, and for you. I'm also thankful that you have (rightfully) gained so much support!! YAY!!
We've had a busy summer teaching 500 children at 7 locations. We're planning an exciting fall, already scheduling lessons and ensembles at 6 locations.
Join us in bringing our community together through music!
Hey Jon thanks for reaching out...I sent an email to Scrollworks last week regarding donating my time in some way. Hope to see you April 30th will can talk more, bring your friends! One Love!
