Outreach & Mentoring with Pianist Mike Strickland
Community Outreach Program
45-60 Minute Presentation and Performance:
Mike presents an interactive, entertaining program perfect for schools and community outreach events. He discusses music as a career and talks about subjects such as performing, composing, managing a recording studio, and licensing music for TV and film. This is interspersed with several short performances of various musical styles such as boogie, jazz, and blues as well as Mike’s original compositions.
A notable feature of this program is the emphasis on audience participation and interaction. Mike asks the audience about their involvement in music and talks about topics that are interesting and relevant to them. For example, Mike often discusses how students can use music software and current computer technology to get started in composing. Toward the end of the program there is a lively question and answer session. Aspiring young musicians are often invited up onstage to perform for their peers.
This presentation is uniquely personal and creates an informal atmosphere where young students have a chance to connect with a professional musician. Mike gives the audience a vivid picture of the life of a performing and recording artist. The program is especially suitable for schools or groups with kids interested in a career in the music industry.
Usual Fee: $200 – $500
Mentoring Programs
Half Day or Full Day Programs – Sections May Include:
- Improvisation
- Ear training and theory clinic
- Jazz and band ensemble coaching
- Rhythm section clinic
- Creating an artful performance
- How to improve stage presence
- Vocal performance coaching
Usual Fee: Varies
A Testimonial:
“What Mike did with the kids in Bandon was phenomenal. He immediately invited them into his presentation and got them involved – they were hooked after that to listen to what Mike had to say and play. The best way to teach a child something is to work with their ideas as a basis and that is what Mike did. I feel that the assembly was one of our more successful ones we have offered because of that approach. Bandon is a small community, therefore our school opportunities for the majority of the students are few. Mike’s story is an interesting one, one of success, yet not by sheer talent, but also by hard work and variety. His interest to share these life experiences with kids is so important because that is the ‘real’ world – a world not found in textbooks. His presentation opened many eyes to the opportunities of music as a career; it started several students thinking about focusing their education and talents in that direction. Thank you for your wonderful presentation and concert, it will be a lasting memory for the youth in our schools.”
- Anita Almich, Scheduler, Bandon Showcase, Bandon Oregon
Booking Contact and Fee Information
Email: kristi@mikestrickland.com
Phone: 1-800-825-6453
