Join our introduction to West-African Handdrumming!
Free drum circles led by Frank Thompson
UPCOMING THEMES: July 21- Hawaiian Favorites August 18- Songs from the Garden September 22- Broadway Hits
Course Overview Group Piano Fundamentals is a welcoming course designed for adult beginners with either minimal or no prior piano experience. In a supportive group setting, students explore the foundational elements of piano playing and music theory, progressing from elementary to intermediate levels. The course incorporates technology such as digital sheet music, interactive apps, music theory games, and ear training tools to create a dynamic and engaging learning experience. A key component of the course is the use of the Piano Marvel app, a powerful learning platform that enhances practice, progress tracking, and sight-reading development. Piano Marvel provides instant feedback on accuracy and rhythm, structured curriculum levels, video tutorials, and personalized learning paths that align with each student's goals. What You’ll Learn: Healthy Piano Technique (Taubman Approach): Develop proper body alignment, hand positioning, coordinated movements, and ergonomic technique for long-term success and injury prevention. Basic Music Theory: Learn to read music, understand intervals, scales, and chord progressions through traditional instruction, interactive apps, and gamified learning. Piano Ensemble: Collaborate with fellow students in multi-part pieces, fostering rhythm, listening, and ensemble skills in a fun, community-based format. Improvisation: Explore basic improvisation techniques to enhance creativity and confidence in self-expression at the keyboard. Course Topics Include: Music Notation: Clefs, notes, durations, and time signatures Musical Terms: Essential vocabulary for reading and interpreting music Intervals, Pentachords, Triads, and Inversions Major Scales and Application in Repertoire Chord Progressions: I, IV, V, and vi chords in various keys Repertoire: Simple melodies, homophonic textures, block and broken chord accompaniments Materials Provided: Printed and digital sheet music tailored for beginners Practice resources including sight-reading and music theory apps Access to online video tutorials and supplementary learning tools What You’ll Need: To take advantage of all of Piano Marvel's features, we recommend practicing on a MIDI enabled piano. If you are using an acoustic piano, you can use Piano Marvel in "Book Mode". There ...
Course Overview Group Piano Fundamentals is a welcoming course designed for adult beginners with minimal or no prior piano experience. In a supportive group setting, students explore the foundational elements of piano playing and music theory, progressing from elementary to intermediate levels. The course incorporates technology such as digital sheet music, interactive apps, music theory games, and ear training tools to create a dynamic and engaging learning experience. A key component of the course is the use of the Piano Marvel app, a powerful learning platform that enhances practice, progress tracking, and sight-reading development. Piano Marvel provides instant feedback on accuracy and rhythm, structured curriculum levels, video tutorials, and personalized learning paths that align with each student's goals. What You’ll Learn: Healthy Piano Technique (Taubman Approach): Develop proper body alignment, hand positioning, coordinated movements, and ergonomic technique for long-term success and injury prevention. Basic Music Theory: Learn to read music, understand intervals, scales, and chord progressions through traditional instruction, interactive apps, and gamified learning. Piano Ensemble: Collaborate with fellow students in multi-part pieces, fostering rhythm, listening, and ensemble skills in a fun, community-based format. Improvisation: Explore basic improvisation techniques to enhance creativity and confidence in self-expression at the keyboard. Course Topics Include: Music Notation: Clefs, notes, durations, and time signatures Musical Terms: Essential vocabulary for reading and interpreting music Intervals, Pentachords, Triads, and Inversions Major Scales and Application in Repertoire Chord Progressions: I, IV, V, and vi chords in various keys Repertoire: Simple melodies, homophonic textures, block and broken chord accompaniments Materials Provided: Printed and digital sheet music tailored for beginners Practice resources including sight-reading and music theory apps Access to online video tutorials and supplementary learning tools What You’ll Need: To take advantage of all of Piano Marvel's features, we recommend practicing on a MIDI enabled piano. If you are using an acoustic piano, you can use Piano Marvel in "Book Mode". There is ...
Discover the joy of making music in a fun, relaxed group setting! This class will introduce the basics of playing the ukulele and guitar — no prior experience needed. You’ll learn tuning, simple chords, strumming patterns, and easy songs to play right away. Along the way, you’ll build confidence, improve coordination, and enjoy the benefits of making music together. Bring your own ukulele or guitar and get ready to strum! No experience, but lots of enthusiasm, required. Students must provide their own instruments. (For Ukuleles, Concert or Tenor-size Ukuleles recommended, Baritones welcome!).
Extend your ukulele practice with Teaching Artist Emily Bruso and fellow ukulele enthusiasts!
Join this welcoming, all-levels guitar class for adults and enjoy playing music together. Everyone works on the same songs, with guidance on how to adapt chords, strumming patterns, and techniques to suit your individual ability. The emphasis is on playing as a group, building skills at your own pace, and having fun with music in a supportive community.
Course Overview Group Piano Fundamentals is a welcoming course designed for adult beginners with minimal or no prior piano experience. In a supportive group setting, students explore the foundational elements of piano playing and music theory, progressing from elementary to intermediate levels. The course incorporates technology such as digital sheet music, interactive apps, music theory games, and ear training tools to create a dynamic and engaging learning experience. A key component of the course is the use of the Piano Marvel app, a powerful learning platform that enhances practice, progress tracking, and sight-reading development. Piano Marvel provides instant feedback on accuracy and rhythm, structured curriculum levels, video tutorials, and personalized learning paths that align with each student's goals. What You’ll Learn: Healthy Piano Technique (Taubman Approach): Develop proper body alignment, hand positioning, coordinated movements, and ergonomic technique for long-term success and injury prevention. Basic Music Theory: Learn to read music, understand intervals, scales, and chord progressions through traditional instruction, interactive apps, and gamified learning. Piano Ensemble: Collaborate with fellow students in multi-part pieces, fostering rhythm, listening, and ensemble skills in a fun, community-based format. Improvisation: Explore basic improvisation techniques to enhance creativity and confidence in self-expression at the keyboard. Course Topics Include: Music Notation: Clefs, notes, durations, and time signatures Musical Terms: Essential vocabulary for reading and interpreting music Intervals, Pentachords, Triads, and Inversions Major Scales and Application in Repertoire Chord Progressions: I, IV, V, and vi chords in various keys Repertoire: Simple melodies, homophonic textures, block and broken chord accompaniments Materials Provided: Printed and digital sheet music tailored for beginners Practice resources including sight-reading and music theory apps Access to online video tutorials and supplementary learning tools What You’ll Need: To take advantage of all of Piano Marvel's features, we recommend practicing on a MIDI enabled piano. If you are using an acoustic piano, you can use Piano Marvel in "Book Mode". There is a ...