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Orono - Instant Piano for Hopelessly Busy People - Zoom- 3 Hour Class

$59

with Craig Coffman

Calendar Apr 15, 2024 at 6:30 pm, runs for 1 week

Instant Piano for Hopelessly Busy People -  Zoom- 3 Hour Class 

            In just a few hours, you can learn enough secrets of the trade to give you years of musical enjoyment. Learn to play piano the way professionals do-using chords.  Since this class is being held online with ZOOM you will be able to sit at your piano or keyboard at home and take this course with no pressure at all. And since this course includes an online book and online follow up video lessons, you will be able to continue your practice and study on your own. An optional periodic online question and answer session is also included. A recording of the class is included as well.   The course is partly lecture/demonstration and partly hands-on instruction. 

           Topics include:

How chords work in a song

How to get more out of sheet music by reading less of it

How to form the three main types of chords

How to handle different keys and time signatures

How to avoid “counting”

How to simplify over 12,000 complex chords

Instructor: Craig Coffman

Date:Monday, April 15 6:30-9:30PM

Cost: $59 (includes an online book and online follow-up video lessons)

Orono - Instant Guitar for Hopelessly Busy People - ZOOM

$59

with Craig Coffman

Calendar Apr 16, 2024 at 6:30 pm, runs for 1 week

Instant Guitar for Hopelessly Busy People - ZOOM - 2 1/2 hour class 

Have you ever wanted to learn the guitar but simply find it difficult to find the time?  In just a few hours you can learn enough about playing the guitar to give you years of musical enjoyment, and you won’t have to take private lessons to do it.  This crash course will teach you some basic chords and get you playing along with your favorite songs right away.  Since this class is being held online with ZOOM, you will be able to sit at home with your guitar and take this class without any pressure at all.   And since the class includes an online book and online follow-up video lessons, you will be able to continue your practice and study on your own.  An optional periodic online question and answer session is also included.   A recording of the class is included as well.  Class limited to 15 students.   

Topics include:

How chords work in a song

How to form the three main types of chords

How to tune your guitar

Basic strumming patterns

How to buy a good guitar (things to avoid)

How to play along with simple tun

Instructor: Craig Coffman

Date:Tuesday, April 16  6:30-9:30 PM

Cost: $59 (includes an online book and online follow-up video lessons)

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Hampden - Hawaiian Hula: Kahiko Dance Class

$40

with Julia Kearns

Calendar Apr 25, 2024 at 6 pm, runs for 6 weeks

Hawaiian Hula: Kahiko Dance Class - Hampden Academy

Julia Kearns

Hawaiian Hula: Kahiko Dance Class - Hampden Academy

Julia Kearns

Ancient Hawaiian Hula dancing is steeped in tradition and history. In this 6-week, introductory class, participants will be immersed in the culture, language, and dance of the Hula Kahiko. This class is intended for those looking to begin an exploration of this sacred culture through the art of dance. Participants should dress for moderate activity. Participants will need to fill out a fitness waiver to participate in this class.

 

Thursdays, April 25 - May 30                        6 - 7 pm

Course fee:  $40

 





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