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Our mission is to provide educational opportunities for artists to learn and study their craft in a safe, creative, and welcoming space.
With an array of classes, workshops, and series for all ages, we hope to help students gain the knowledge and experience necessary to be a successful artist. We believe better artists make better people.
JGP EDU
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John W. Graves III
Founder & Director
Lydia Azondekon,
Enrichment Coordinator
1 on 1 Lessons
JGP Studio, 1214 South St.
ACTING, VOICE, DANCE, PIANO, GUITAR
Whether beginning or brushing up on skills, our one-on-one lessons provide you with excellent training with professionals in your area of interest (technique, performance, conditioning, and more). Lessons are provided for all ages.
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$35 for 30 minutes. $50 for 1 hour.
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Tailored lessons for specific needs and areas of study, focus, and learning.
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Short term and long term goals and plans of execution.
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Discounts available.
MASTERCLASSES
JGP Studio, 1214 South St.
Throughout the year, JGP provides an array of classes to the general public. Most classes are for beginners and intermediates. Students enjoy learning, networking and experiencing the power of art in a safe, welcoming, and creative environment. Our Masterclasses provide a glimpse of what our members and visitors can expect in a normal series with JGP.
JGP MASTER CLASS MONTH

TABLE OF CONTENTS:
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Class Write Ups
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Costs & Discounts
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Benefits
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Registration (RSVP)
Artist Development: This class focuses on nurturing and enhancing an artist's unique voice, vision, and skills. Participants will engage in exercises that promote self-awareness, artistic identity, and career strategies, including networking and personal branding. | + Free 1-1 consultation after the program ends.
Voice/Singing: Designed to improve vocal technique, this course covers breath control, pitch accuracy, tone quality, and emotional expression. Students will explore various genres and performance styles, engaging in solo and group exercises. | + Free Voice Class after the program ends.
Choir: In this collaborative class, students will learn to sing harmoniously with others, developing their vocal skills and music reading abilities. The curriculum often includes rehearsals, vocal warm-ups, and performances of choral literature from different periods and styles. | + 1 Free event after the program ends.
Movement for the Performer: This class emphasizes the importance of physicality in performance. Through techniques such as body awareness, spatial awareness, and movement improvisation, students will develop their stage presence and expressiveness. | + Free Dance Class after the program ends.
Picking Up Choreography: Participants will learn effective strategies for quickly learning and mastering choreography. This class covers methods for memorization, spatial awareness, and rhythm, essential for dancers and performers in various styles. | + Free Acting Class after the program ends.
Acting & Theater: A foundational course in drama, this class explores acting techniques, character development, and scene work. Students will participate in improvisation, script analysis, and performance projects, fostering both individual and ensemble skills. | + Free Voice Class after the program ends.
Musical Theater: Combining acting, singing, and dancing, this class focuses on the specific techniques of musical theater performance. Students will work on repertoire, audition techniques, and stagecraft, culminating in group performances. | + Free Acting Class after the program ends.
Practical Accounting: This course provides students with essential accounting skills, including financial statement preparation, budgeting, and financial analysis. Emphasis is placed on real-world applications and understanding fiscal responsibility. | + Free 1-1 consultation
Business 101: An introduction to the fundamentals of business, this class covers topics such as business structures, marketing, finance, and management principles. Students will gain insights into the skills needed to succeed in the business world. | Discount to Black Rack University
Grant Writing: This class teaches the essential skills for writing successful grant proposals. Students will learn to identify funding sources, articulate project goals, and craft compelling narratives that resonate with potential funders. | + Free 1-1 consultation
LIFE Coach: Focusing on personal development, this course equips students with coaching techniques to help clients achieve their goals. Topics include active listening, goal-setting strategies, and creating actionable plans for personal growth. | + Free 1-1 consultation
The B-I-B-L-E: This class offers an exploration of the Bible’s texts and their historical, cultural, and spiritual contexts. Participants will engage in discussions and interpretations, gaining insights into its teachings and relevance in contemporary life. | + 1 Free event
Organize My Life: A practical course aimed at improving personal organization and time management skills. Students will learn techniques for decluttering, prioritizing tasks, and creating systems that enhance productivity and reduce stress. | + Free 1-1 consultation
Social Media Marketing: This class covers strategies for leveraging social media platforms to promote brands, products, or services. Students will explore content creation, audience engagement, and analytics to effectively reach and influence target demographics. | + Free 1-1 consultation
Brand Management: Focusing on the essentials of building and maintaining a brand, this course examines brand identity, positioning, and communication strategies. Students will learn to analyze market trends and develop branding campaigns. | + Free 1-1 consultation
Graphics & Media Design: This creative course introduces students to graphic design principles and media production techniques. Participants will gain hands-on experience with design software, exploring typography, color theory, and visual storytelling. | + Free 1-1 consultation.
Artist Development: This class focuses on nurturing and enhancing an artist's unique voice, vision, and skills. Participants will engage in exercises that promote self-awareness, artistic identity, and career strategies, including networking and personal branding. | + Free 1-1 consultation after the program ends.
Voice/Singing: Designed to improve vocal technique, this course covers breath control, pitch accuracy, tone quality, and emotional expression. Students will explore various genres and performance styles, engaging in solo and group exercises. | + Free Voice Class after the program ends.
Choir: In this collaborative class, students will learn to sing harmoniously with others, developing their vocal skills and music reading abilities. The curriculum often includes rehearsals, vocal warm-ups, and performances of choral literature from different periods and styles. | + 1 Free event after the program ends.
Movement for the Performer: This class emphasizes the importance of physicality in performance. Through techniques such as body awareness, spatial awareness, and movement improvisation, students will develop their stage presence and expressiveness. | + Free Dance Class after the program ends.
Picking Up Choreography: Participants will learn effective strategies for quickly learning and mastering choreography. This class covers methods for memorization, spatial awareness, and rhythm, essential for dancers and performers in various styles. | + Free Acting Class after the program ends.
Acting & Theater: A foundational course in drama, this class explores acting techniques, character development, and scene work. Students will participate in improvisation, script analysis, and performance projects, fostering both individual and ensemble skills. | + Free Voice Class after the program ends.
Musical Theater: Combining acting, singing, and dancing, this class focuses on the specific techniques of musical theater performance. Students will work on repertoire, audition techniques, and stagecraft, culminating in group performances. | + Free Acting Class after the program ends.
Practical Accounting: This course provides students with essential accounting skills, including financial statement preparation, budgeting, and financial analysis. Emphasis is placed on real-world applications and understanding fiscal responsibility. | + Free 1-1 consultation
Business 101: An introduction to the fundamentals of business, this class covers topics such as business structures, marketing, finance, and management principles. Students will gain insights into the skills needed to succeed in the business world. | Discount to Black Rack University
Grant Writing: This class teaches the essential skills for writing successful grant proposals. Students will learn to identify funding sources, articulate project goals, and craft compelling narratives that resonate with potential funders. | + Free 1-1 consultation
LIFE Coach: Focusing on personal development, this course equips students with coaching techniques to help clients achieve their goals. Topics include active listening, goal-setting strategies, and creating actionable plans for personal growth. | + Free 1-1 consultation
The B-I-B-L-E: This class offers an exploration of the Bible’s texts and their historical, cultural, and spiritual contexts. Participants will engage in discussions and interpretations, gaining insights into its teachings and relevance in contemporary life. | + 1 Free event
Organize My Life: A practical course aimed at improving personal organization and time management skills. Students will learn techniques for decluttering, prioritizing tasks, and creating systems that enhance productivity and reduce stress. | + Free 1-1 consultation
Social Media Marketing: This class covers strategies for leveraging social media platforms to promote brands, products, or services. Students will explore content creation, audience engagement, and analytics to effectively reach and influence target demographics. | + Free 1-1 consultation
Brand Management: Focusing on the essentials of building and maintaining a brand, this course examines brand identity, positioning, and communication strategies. Students will learn to analyze market trends and develop branding campaigns. | + Free 1-1 consultation
Graphics & Media Design: This creative course introduces students to graphic design principles and media production techniques. Participants will gain hands-on experience with design software, exploring typography, color theory, and visual storytelling. | + Free 1-1 consultation