Classes
Learn with others in a collaborative musical environment.
Adult classes include Intro to Piano, Intro to Guitar, Guitar I and II, World Rhythms, and Musicianship.
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Songwriting for Beginners with April Gompers
Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m., beginning October 6
Students 14 and up, adults too!
In this class, students will write their own songs through brainstorming, chord progressions, lyric writing and melody writing. Students will learn how to write their own melodies, come up with beautiful chord progressions, and create compelling, emotionally driven lyrics. Through music-specific exercises and games, students will walk away with their own songs and helpful tricks to make this once-daunting process accessible and enjoyable.
Beginning Musicianship with Mervin Toussaint
Wednesdays, 4-5 p.m., beginning October 6
Students 14 and up, adults too!
Essential to music instruction, Musicianship offers theory and ear training to students of all experience levels. Students receive a comprehensive education in the fundamentals that includes notation, scales, intervals, triads, musical terminology, transposition, harmony, and counterpoint which assists them in all of their musical studies.
Musicianship
Essential to music instruction, Musicianship offers theory and ear training at all levels.
Now available online!
Tuition: $350.20 for 16 weeks
Intro to Piano
This one-hour class teaches the basics of playing piano in a fun, collegial setting. Students will learn correct hand position, music theory, note-reading, and simple five-finger pieces with basic chords.
Tuition: $250 for 10 weeks
Guitar
Guitar covers note reading, pick and finger-style playing techniques, open position chords, and strumming patterns in several different styles, including folk, rock, blues, and classical. In addition to building upon fundamentals and sight reading, students will have the opportunity to expand upon folk, rock, blues, and classical repertoire. Upon completion, students are encouraged to further their experiences by joining an adult jazz or rock band. Students supply their own instrument.
Tuition: $250 for 10 weeks
World Rhythms Workshop
Explore the styles of African, South American, and Caribbean music on instruments such as the Djembe, Djun-Djun, Shekere, and Talking Drum in a dynamic group environment. No prior musical experience necessary.
Tuition: $250 for 10 weeks
Music Technology and Production
Explore the latest techniques in digital production of music, elements of music composition, and songwriting using Apple Logic Pro and GarageBand.
Now available online!
Tuition: $250 for 10 weeks
Rhythm n’ Brews
A drop-in monthly community drum circle and social hour. A fun and relaxing introduction to hand drumming for adults, held the 4th Friday of each month from September to May.
Tuition: $10 per person per session