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?

Atelier is a growing community of musically-minded people with Dr. Thomas Millioto acting as Music Director and Producer. There are workshops for live performances, recordings, and music instruction. Joining an Atelier performance workshop is much like joining a band where the difficult work is done for you, so that you can concentrate on your music. There are rehearsals and a performance, but unlike being in a band, there are also services provided such as:

• • 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:

• • 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.

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.

• Rehearsal Space: Michiko Studios, 15 W 39th St, 7th floor, New York, NY 10018
  
• Rehearsal Dates:
  (1) Wednesday, January 8 from 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM (Studio 2)

  (2) Wednesday, January 22 from 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM (Studio 2)

  (3) Tuesday, January 28 from 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM (Studio 1)

  (4) Wednesday, January 29 from 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM (Studio 2)

  (5) Tuesday, February 11 from 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM (Studio 1)

  (6) Wednesday, February 12 from 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM (Studio 2)

  (7) Wednesday, February 19 from 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM (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: 7:00 PM  – 9:30 PM Saturday, February 22, 2025 in The Cathedral Room at Michiko Studios, 15 W 39th St, 7th floor, New York, NY 10018
• Zoom Band Meetings: (TBD) as needed.

Platinum – Professional Edition

This edition of Platinum features an up-and-coming drummer in the tri state area, Jackson Bernstein (aka Jackie B). Jackie has extensive stage experience in tri-state venues including The Bowery Ballroom, The Cutting Room, The Bitter End, Mercury Lounge, The Red Lion Inn, and beyond. He is currently studying music at William Patterson University, and has payed with Ruth Righi, Hannah and the Rockets, New Yacht City, and other bands. Jackie is a drummer’s drummer, who lays down a solid foundation, making whomever he plays with sound great. Click here and here to see and hear Jackie in action!

Platinum mixes creativity and ambition into a perfect harmony.

• Rehearsal Space: Michiko Studios, 15 W 39th St, 7th floor, New York, NY 10018
  
• Rehearsal Dates: Tuesdays
  1. March 4 – The Cathedral Room

  2. March 11 – Studio 3

  3.  March 18 – Studio 3

  4. March 25 – Studio 8E

  5. April 1 – Studio 8E

  6. April 8 – Studio 8E

  7. April 15 – Studio 3
• 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: 8:00 PM Saturday, April 19, 2025 at Connolly’s Pub & Restaurant located at 121 W 45th St, New York, NY 10036
• Zoom Band Meetings: Initial Zoom Band Meeting to Discuss Songs – Sunday, February 23, 2025 from Noon to 12:45 PM. Other meetings (TBD) as needed.

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: Thursdays
      1. February 27 – Studio 1
      2. March 6 – Studio 1
      3. March 13 – Studio 1
         (NO MEETING March 20)
      4. March 27 – Studio 1
      5. April 3 – Studio 1
      6. April 10 – Studio 1
      7. April 17 – 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: 9:00 PM Saturday, April 19, 2025 at Connolly’s Pub & Restaurant located at 121 W 45th St, New York, NY 10036
    • Zoom Band Meetings: Initial Zoom Band Meeting to Discuss Songs – Sunday, February 23, 2025 from 11:00 AM to 11:45 AM. Other meetings (TBD) as needed.

Thomas Millioto’s Atelier Recording Workshop

This exciting workhop is a low cost, low commitment, high visability workshop that will get your songs and your playing on streaming platforms for all to hear.

Harness the collective power of Atelier to get your playing and writing out there for all to hear. In this workshop, instead of my acting as a Music Director, running rehearsals, and doing a show, I’ll be acting as Producer and Recording Engineer and creating a compilation album, bringing your playing and songs to the world. Choose to record your own song or songs, or choose to record a cover song. Find out more in the video below.