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Music Classes for September to December 2008

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PIANO 18yrs & up • $105

Class for adults with little or no previous instruction in basic hand positioning,
technique, and keyboard alphabet. Perform simple arrangements of folk tunes
and well-known melodies using the alphabet approach. Intermediate students
welcome. $10 Piano book needed. (8-wks) Instructor: Alberstrom. *No class 10/13

46744 • M • 2-3pm • 9/22-11/17* Wardlow


CLASSICAL GUITAR 15yrs & up • $65

We will use a beginning classical book (Aaron Shearer’s Classic Guitar Technique,
Vol 1) and have some fun in a group setting. Bring your own guitar to class, and
we will learn simple pieces and duets from the book. Books may be purchased from
instructor or on your own ($13). (5-wks) Instructor: Kahlia.

46745 • M • 8:05-9:05pm • 9/8-10/6 Bixby

46746 • M • 8:05-9:05pm • 10/13-11/10 Bixby

46747 • M • 8:05-9:05pm • 11/17-12/15 Bixby


GUITAR - Level I 18yrs & up • $65

A beginning class designed to familiarize students with tuning the guitar and learning to
play the most basic chords and melodies. Emphasis will be placed on proper playing
technique and fundamental concepts of music. Bring your own guitar. $5 material fee.
(5-wks) Instructor: Kahlia.*No class 11/26

46748 • W • 7:35-8:35pm • 9/3-10/1 Whaley

46749 • W • 7:35-8:35pm • 10/8-11/5 Whaley

46750 • W • 7:35-8:35pm • 11/12-12/17* Whaley


GUITAR - Level II 18yrs & up • $65

Prerequisite: Guitar-Level I or instructor’s approval. A more in depth study of chords
(including bar chords), melodies, strums and playing technique. Also some basic scales
& soloing. Bring your own guitar and $5 material fee to class.

46751 • M • 7-8pm • 9/8-10/6 Bixby

46752 • M • 7-8pm • 10/13-11/10 Bixby

46753 • M • 7-8pm • 11/17-12/15 Bixby


KRAZY FOR KARAOKE 18yrs & up • $50

Individual instruction will include: building self-esteem and self-confidence, song choice,
music styling, microphone techniques, videotaped performances and grand finale show
where you can invite friends and family. Join a relaxed comfortable environment for anyone
who loves to sing. Students may bring their own CD's. Over 700 songs to choose from.
Instructor: James.

46754 • Tu • 6:30-8pm • 9/4-10/9 El Do W

46755 • Tu • 6:30-8pm • 10/16-11/20 El Do W


WEST AFRICAN PERCUSSION(Beg) 11yrs & up • $90
Intro on one of the world’s most powerful instruments-the Djembe. Learn proper hand
techniques, production of basic sounds, exercises for stamina, speed & rhythm while
focusing on traditional rhythms, their culture origins & applications from the West African
Countries. Bring a Djembe. A Limited quantity may be for rent or sale at 1st class.
(6-wks) Instructor: YaYa

46756 • M • 6-7:30pm • 9/22-10/27 Nature Ctr


WEST AFRICAN PERCUSSION (Int) 11yrs & up • $90

Drumming for those with distinguishable tones, slaps and an understanding of several basic
West African Rhythms. Focus on more advance rhythms and arrangements, djembe, dundun
& ensemble playing and working towards beginning solo technique. Bring you own djembe.
A limited quantity may be available for rent or sale at 1st class. (6-wks) Instructor: YaYa

46757 • M •7:30-9pm • 9/22-10/27 Nature Ctr


PLAY THE UKULELE 10yrs & up • $59

This class will cover the basic ukulele technique, as well as chords, songs and music
fundamentals. Students are required to have their own Ukulele. $3 material fee. (6-wks)
Instructor: Weckl. *No class 11/23

46758 • Su • 10am-12:30 • 9/14-10/19 Recreation

46759 • Su • 10am-12:30 • 10/26-12/7* Recreation

 
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