PIANO 18yrs & up $105
Class for adults with little or no previous instruction in basic hand
positioning, technique, and keyboard alphabet. You will be able to
perform simple arrangements of folk tunes and well-known melodies
using the alphabet approach. Intermediate students welcome. Piano
book needed. Cost approximately $10. (8-wks) Instructor: Alberstrom.
45649 M 2-3pm 6/23-8/11 Recreation
CLASSICAL GUITAR 15yrs & up $65
Learning to read music is challenging for guitarists. We will use a
beginning classical book (Aaron Shearers Classic Guitar Technique,
Vol 1). Bring your own guitar to class, and learn simple pieces and
duets from the book. Books may be purchased from instructor or on
your own ($13). (5-wks) Instructor: Kahlia. *No class 6/4 & 6/11.
45654 W 8:05-9:05pm 5/7-6/18* Whaley
45655 W 8:05-9:05pm 6/25-7/23 Whaley
45656 W 8:05-9:05pm 7/30-8/27 Whaley
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. Pay $5 material fee in class.
(5-wks) Instructor: Kahlia. *No class 5/26.
45657 M 8:05-9:05pm 5/5-6/9* Heartwell
45658 M 8:05-9:05pm 6/16-7/14 Heartwell
45659 M 8:05-9:05pm 7/28-8/25 Heartwell
GUITAR - Level II 18yrs & up $65
Prerequisite: Guitar-Level I or instructors 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. *No class 6/4 & 6/11.
45660 W 7-8pm 5/7-6/18* Whaley
45663 W 7-8pm 6/25-7/23 Whaley
45664 W 7-8pm 7/30-8/27 Whaley
KRAZY FOR KARAOKE 18yrs & up $40
'Don't be idle be an Idol!' - Join the Karaoke Kraze sweeping the nation.
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. Instructor has over 700 songs
to choose from. Instructor: James.
45665 Th 7:30-9pm 5/15-6/19 El Dorado W
WEST AFRICAN PERCUSSION (Beg) 11yrs & up $90
Intro on one of the worlds 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. (limited quantity may be for rent or sale at 1st class for $5)
(6-wks) Instructor: YaYa.
45667 M 6-7:30pm 6/23-7/28 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 (limited quantity may be available for rent or sale at 1st class)
(6-wks) Instructor: YaYa.
45669 M 7:30-9pm 6/23-7/28 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 due in class. (6-wks) Instructor: Weckl.
45671 Su 10am-12:30pm 5/4-6/8 Recreation
45672 Su 10am-12:30pm 6/15-7/20 Recreation
45673 Su 10am-12:30pm 7/27-8/31 Recreation
Call (562) 570-3111 to sign up for Touch Tone registration.