Click on the Tab of your preferred instrument to see a list of scheduled courses. Use the corresponding information to the right to register.
Guitar Right Hand Techniques Workshop
Are you a classical or finger picking guitarist who is having difficulty with right hand positioning and comfort? We’ll resolve and fix these by using various exercises, demonstrations and pieces. This one class is sure to improve your ability and playing enjoyment. An excellent preparation workshop for "Finger Picking and Solo Guitar" course starting the following week.
- Location: Lafayette Parks & Rec
- April 9th 2012 One Class Only
- 7:45
- Cost $18.00
- Supply Fee $5
Finger Picking and Solo Guitar
Play your favorite songs arranged for solo guitar including The Beatles, Folk, Classical, and Flamenco. This course will cover various styles using studies and actual pieces/works. Basic knowledge of the open position is helpful.
- Location: Lafayette Parks & Rec
- April 16th 2012
- 7:45pm
- Cost $87.00
- Supply Fee $15.00
Rhythm Workshop
Freeze at the mere site of unusual rhythms? This workshop offers tools on how to approach and perform complex rhythms including time signatures, subdivisions, and proper counting. Designed for musicians of all instruments and levels.
Supplies needed are pencil and paper.
- Location: Lafayette Parks & Rec
- June 4th, 2012 One Class Only
- 7:45pm
- Cost $18.00
- Supply Fee $5.00
Beginning Acoustic Guitar
This is not your typical introductory guitar class. You don’t need to have musical experience to start playing immediately. As we move through the class you will learn the rudiments of reading music, notes below the 5th fret for all six strings, and popular and open chords. You’ll learn techniques through the music of various contemporary artists. See that learning to play can be fun and rewarding. Please provide your own guitar.
- Location: Mt. Diablo Adult Ed.
- Tuesdays @ 8:00pm (60 minutes)
- Begins: July 10th@ 8:00pm
- 4 weeks
- Cost: $100.00
Begining Ukulele Level I
Just that .. the basics of playing the ukulele. Focus is on learning chords and transitions through playing songs. Notes in the open position will be covered as well. Fee Includes book and CD.
- Location: Mt. Diablo Adult Ed.
- Tuesdays @ 8:00pm (60 minutes)
- Begins: April 3rd @ 7:45pm
- 6 weeks NO CLASS 4/10
- Cost: $100.00
Ukulele Level II
Just that ...Continuing Ukulele studies. This course is a continuation of the beginning class and focuses on songs, various styles, techniques, and playing together. Learn the fret board including scales, chords, and "putting it all together." Fee Includes book and CD
- Location: Mt. Diablo Adult Ed.
- Tuesdays @ 7:45pm (60 minutes)
- Begins: May 22nd @ 7:45pm
- Cost: $100.00
Ukulele for Teens
Just that .. the basics of playing the ukulele. Focus is on learning chords and transitions through playing popular songs. Notes in the open position will be covered as well. Fee Includes book and CD.
- Location: Lafayette -Sequoia Room
- Mondays @ 2:00pm (60 minutes)
- Begins: June 11th @ 2:00pm
- 6 weeks
- Cost: course -$89.00 Supply Fee- #15
Beginning Ukulele Level I
Just that .. the basics of playing the ukulele. Focus is on learning chords and transitions through playing songs. Notes in the open position will be covered as well. Fee Includes book and CD.
- Location: Lafayette -Elderberry Room
- Mondays @ 7:45pm (60 minutes)
- Begins: June 11th @ 7:45pm
- 6 weeks
- Cost: course-$89.00 Supply Fee -$15.00
