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Instant Guitar for Busy PeopleMusic, Dance & DramaHave 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. Sit at home with your guitar and take this course without any pressure and continue your practice and study on your own with the provided online materials and follow-up video lessons. The course is part lecture/demonstration and part hands-on instruction. Students will need to have their acoustic guitar on hand. Course fee includes Chords are Key for Guitar book and videos (electronic copy). Instruction will take place through Zoom. Registrants will receive an email from Farmington Continuing Education (ferraria@fpsct.org) containing a link and instructor information before the start of the course.Winter/Spring 2021
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Instant Piano for Busy PeopleMusic, Dance & DramaIn 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.Sit at home in front of your keyboard or piano and take this course without any pressure and continue your practice and study on your own with the provided online materials and follow-up video lessons. The course is part lecture/demonstration and part hands-on instruction. Course fee includes Chords are Key for Piano book and videos (electronic copy). Students should have a keyboard or piano available. Instruction will take place through Zoom. Registrants will receive an email from Farmington Continuing Education (ferraria@fpsct.org) containing a link and instructor information before the start of the course.Winter/Spring 2021
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PopularMusic Lessons for Beginners (individual)Music, Dance & DramaLessons are available in Acoustic/Electric Guitar, Electric Bass, Ukulele, Mandolin, or Music Theory and Improvisation (pop, blues, and jazz-oriented - NOT classical or traditional). Beginner lessons will introduce basic playing to beginners - no previous music knowledge is needed. Emphasis will be on learning skills by playing classic pop songs. Essential skills and basic note-reading are taught in a fun, supportive setting that allows for development at each student's pace. Program Specifics: Sessions: A: Tuesdays, January 12 - February 2 B: Tuesdays, February 9 - March 2 C: Tuesdays, March 9 - 30 D: Tuesdays, April 6 - 27 E: Tuesdays, May 4 - 25 Lessons are available between 12:30 PM and 9 PM. Each lesson is 30 minutes. Daily lesson materials will be provided by email. Additional books, depending on individual goals, will be recommended but not provided. Registrants will be asked to denote which instrument, online platform, and lesson time they prefer during the registration process.Winter/Spring 2021
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Music Lessons for Intermediate/Advanced (individual)Music, Dance & DramaLessons are available in Acoustic/Electric Guitar, Electric Bass, Ukulele, Mandolin, or Music Theory and Improvisation (pop, blues, and jazz-oriented - NOT classical or traditional). Intermediate/Advanced lessons for those who have some playing experience but need specific individual instruction to help advance their ability. Topics will include; skill level and musical goals, scales, chords, music theory, improvisation, and practice routines. Program Specifics: Sessions: A: Wednesdays, January 13 - February 3 B: Wednesdays, February 10 - March 3 C: Wednesdays, March 10 - 31 D: Wednesdays, April 7 - 28 E: Wednesdays, May 5 - 26 Lessons are available between 12:30 PM and 9 PM. Each lesson is 60 minutes. Daily lesson materials will be provided by email. Additional books, depending on individual goals, will be recommended but not provided. Registrants will be asked to denote which instrument, online platform, and lesson time they prefer during the registration process.Winter/Spring 2021
