Atelier:
An atelier (French: [atəlje]) is the private workshop or studio of a professional artist in the fine or decorative arts or an architect, where a principal master and a number of assistants, students, and apprentices can work together producing fine art released under the master’s name or supervision. – Wikipedia
What is Thomas Millioto’s Atelier?
Joining an Atelier workshop is a bit like joining a band. There are rehearsals and a performance. Unlike being in a band, there are also services provided such as:
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- Music Direction
- A performance already booked
- Rehearsals already booked
- Attention paid to your being matched with people who are on your musical wavelength.
Experience the creative vibrancy of Thomas Millioto’s Atelier, the premier NYC based musical collective for discerning musicians. Guided by Music Director Dr. Thomas Millioto, Atelier provides the logistics and guidance you need to confidently take the stage in NYC. Atelier takes care of all the details involved with forming a band, scheduling and efficiently running rehearsals, and securing bookings. Take a musical expedition, discover new skills, and revel in the feeling of delivering unforgettable live performances. Don’t miss your chance to be a part of this extraordinary collective. Schedule your free strategy session now and get on the priority list to reserve your spot for an upcoming Atelier project!
You can expect:
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- An experienced Music Director with a doctorate in Guitar Performance to guide rehearsals.
- Conveniently located rehearsal spaces.
- Rehearsals culminate in live performances in NYC clubs (must be 21 or older)
- A non-judgmental environment, conducive to creative work.
- To be placed with others who are ready and able to play the music you are ready and able to play, all without putting a band together!
- Zoom band meetings, to make rehearsal time more productive.
- A free, personalized strategy session by way of Zoom. To schedule a strategy session for an upcoming workshop, or to get on the priority list, see directly below.
Join one of Thomas Millioto’s Atelier band workshops by scheduling a time here.
On this calendar, you can schedule your free 15-minute strategy session for the next round of workshops. During this session, you will make your musical journey and direction known. This will place you on the priority list for your spot in an upcoming Atelier project!
Please have your instrument ready or your voice warmed up at the start of your Zoom strategy session.
Don’t see a time that works for you?
Please reach out using the contact information at the bottom of this page and tell me what works for you.
Do you have recent video of you performing? Would you like to send that along?
Use the contact form here.
Atelier’s Summer Song Soirée
Have you ever thought:
- I’d like to write a song, but where do I start?
- I’d like to write a song, so I guess I’ll have to wait for “inspiration” to get started.
- I have lots of songs started, but none finished (a song-writing red-flag).
- I have a song idea in my head, but I can’t get it into my hands.
- Why does completing my own song have to be so difficult (or confusing)?
I’m proud to announce a virtual songwriting workshop, and a new branch of Atelier that I’ve called Summer Song Soirée. You’ll learn that writing songs does not have to be as elusive and confusing as you may think. You’ll be given simple challenges to confidently build your songwriting skills from the ground up, and you’ll begin writing your song(s) from the very first class. In addition, eligible songs* created in this workshop may be included in the set list drawn up for a future Atelier workshop performance in the venues of New York City. Attend the twelve hour-long Zoom lessons on line to learn, ask questions, and receive individual attention with your unique creative output. Replays will be available until the end of August 2024 for those who can not attend a particular workshop. This workshop has been created out of over 30 years of teaching experience, and my classes from Hunter College, which were recognized by the college with a rare teaching excellence award. No placement consult is required. The class size will be limited to twelve participants to maximize the amount of individual attention. You can use PayPal at checkout to spread the payments into four by-weekly, interest-free installments.
* To be eligible: The song must be finished, the writer must be enrolled in the Atelier band workshop at the time the song is publically performed, the song must not contain any copyright infringements, the song must be suitable to have an arrangement made of it with the current members of the workshop at the time it is to be rehearsed as part of the workshop.
Participation in the Summer Song Soirée does not confer acceptance into a band workshop. Please reference the Atelier Workshop Agreement for full Atelier policy details.
Sign up here!
Summer Song Soirée Schedule of Zoom Lessons
Replays will be available until the end of August, 2024.
Mondays6:30 PM to 7:30 PM |
Thursdays6:30 PM to 7:30 PM |
| (1) June 27 | |
| (2) July 1 | No Meeting on July 4 |
| (3) July 8 | (4) July 11 |
| (5) July 15 | (6) July 18 |
| (7) July 22 | (8) July 25 |
| (9) July 29 | (10) August 1 |
| (11) August 5 | (12) August 8 |
Summer Song Soirée Outline
Intervals, Scales and Harmony: (Sessions 1, 2, and 3)
You’ll be asked to start writing your song (or songs) and be given some hacks to get the ball rolling. As we cover additional concepts, you’ll be asked to revise your song with your expanded knowledge and understanding.
We’ll cover intervals, why I think that the standard wisdom that intervals are, “The distance between two notes,” is wrong, and a definition of what I believe intervals really are, exactly. Since intervals are the building blocks of chords and scales, we’ll cover how major and minor keys arise out of patterns of intervals, and how the most commonly used chords can be thought of as byproducts of keys. We’ll also discuss how these concepts have different names as they appear in Classical, Jazz, and Pop music circles, the order that chords are likely to occur, and some tricks with harmony that are commonly used in popular songs.
Song Structures: (Sessions 4, and 5)
The hidden level that has much to do with making songs likeable is the overall form. We’ll discuss different ways of arranging the components in a song, their functions, and how form can be used as an expressive tool. We’ll also zoom in and look at common phrase structures in songwriting.
Elementary Counterpoint Concepts: (Sessions 6 and 7)
Whenever there are two independent musical lines happening at the same time, there is counterpoint. Most songs have that happening at least between the bass line and the melody, and sometimes there is more going on then that. Though counterpoint can run very deep, we’ll look at some common rules of thumb that can help you make better choices with the counterpoint in your songs, and increase your awareness of this important element.
Song Analysis: (Sessions 8 and 9)
We’ll look at how all we’ve learned so far shows up in various songs throughout many popular music styles. This will open your eyes and ears to what’s happening in the songs you love, and the songs you write.
Songwriting Guidance: (Sessions 10, 11, and 12)
By this time, the song(s) you have been writing will have had lots of opportunity to have been tweaked by you in accordance to what you’ve learned in the workshop. Everyone will bring one song to class, recorded or performed, and have at least 15 minutes in the class to play their song for the class and get individualized feedback on your song. Hearing what other people are up to in their own creative endeavors is a big way to open up your ears and mind with regard to your own music too.
FM – Professional Edition
This special edition FM workshop will feature the amazing professional drummer Gus Morgan! Gus Morgan (aka Destroy) is a NYC based drummer, formerly of Lunachicks and Lez Zeppelin.
The band FM channels the magic of FM radio, and is for the ambitious musician! The music will require fairly exacting delivery of specific parts, as well as improvisational skills that can be relied upon under the pressure of the spotlight.
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- Rehearsal Space: Michiko Studios, 15 W 39th St, 7th floor, New York, NY 10018
- Rehearsal Dates: Wednesdays and one Friday:
1. Wednesday, September 4, 2024 (Studio 2)2. Wednesday, September 11, 2024 (Studio 2)3. Wednesday, September 18, 2024 (Studio 2)4. Wednesday, September 25, 2024 (Studio 2)5. Wednesday, October 2, 2024 (Studio 2)6. Wednesday, October 9, 2024 (Studio 2)7. Friday, October 18, 2024 (Studio 2)
- Rehearsal Times: 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM
- Seven 2.5 hour rehearsals for 17.5 hours of rehearsal time, not counting Zoom meetings.
- Show Details: The Red Lion, Sunday October 20, 2024, from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
- Zoom Band Meetings: Meetings (TBD) as needed.
New Atelier slots for FM are now available.
Platinum – Professional Edition
This special edition Platinum workshop will feature the amazing professional drummer Gus Morgan! Gus Morgan (aka Destroy) is a NYC based drummer, formerly of Lunachicks and Lez Zeppelin.
Platinum mixes creativity and ambition into a perfect harmony.
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- Rehearsal Space: Michiko Studios, 15 W 39th St, 7th floor, New York, NY 10018
- Rehearsal Dates: Tuesdays:
1. September 3, 2024 (Studio 1)2. September 10, 2024 (Studio 1)3. September 17, 2024 (Studio 1)4. September 24, 2024 (Studio 1)5. October 1, 2024 (Studio 1)6. October 8, 2024 (Studio 1)7. October 15, 2024 (Studio 1)
- Rehearsal Times: 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM
- Seven 2.5 hour rehearsals for 17.5 hours of rehearsal time, not counting Zoom meetings.
- Show Details: The Red Lion, Sunday October 20, 2024, from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
- Zoom Band Meetings: Meetings (TBD) as needed.
New Atelier slots for Platinum are are now available.
Heart of Gold
Heart of Gold brings their own alchemy to rock’s greatest songs. This band is for the musician who wants more flexibility with the arrangements they will be playing. Here, the arrangements come to you and invite your skills forward.
- Rehearsal Space: Michiko Studios, 15 W 39th St, 7th floor, New York, NY 10018
- Rehearsal Dates: Thurssdays:
1. September 5, 2024 (Studio 8B)2. September 12, 2024 (Studio 8B)3. September 19, 2024 (Studio 8B)4. September 26, 2024 (Studio 8B)5. October 3, 2024 (Studio 8B)6. October 10, 2024 (Studio 8B)7. October 17, 2024 (Studio 8B)
- Rehearsal Times: 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM
- Seven 2.5 hour rehearsals for 17.5 hours of rehearsal time, not counting Zoom meetings.
- Show Details: The Red Lion, Sunday October 20, 2024, from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
- Zoom Band Meetings: Meetings (TBD) as needed.
New Atelier slots for Heart of Gold are are now available.
Contact
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Thomas@ThomasMillioto.com