Song Writing (Ages 16+) - #1757
Have you every dreamed of being able to write your own song? Paul Espinoza has been writing songs for nearly 40 years. Basic techniques will be covered and you will be encouraged to pursue the song writing style of your choice. You may bring along any completed or partial songs or poetry, or just bring along your ideas and enthusiasm. You will be pleasantly surprised as your song develops right before your eyes. Bring paper and pencil or pen. Optional fee: $150 for maximum of 3 hours in recording studio, so you can have your song on a CD. See biography on instructor on our website - www.mjc.edu/communityed
Paul Espinoza
Thurs., Oct. 30-Nov. 20 (4 sessions)
6:00-7:00 p.m. $40
Music Building, Room 112
Beginning Taiko
Introduction to Power Drumming - #1729
Taiko means "Big Drum". Learn to POWER DRUM while learning form, styles & methods of this ancient form of communication and making music. Great Exercise! Fun Class! Bring a 5 gallon or larger bucket to class. $2 material fee to instructor for special drum sticks. Check out the "drum" wesite: www.shinshomugendaiko.net
Deborah Wilbourne
Wed., Sept. 17-Oct. 22 (6 sessions)
5:00-6:00 p.m. $35
Music Building, Room 115
Beginning Harp for Adults Ages 16+ - #1756
Have you ever wanted to play the harp? It’s easier than it looks! You will learn to play simple melodies and accompaniment on the Celtic harp. No prior musical experience necessary. Just bring your love of this beautiful instrument. Each student will be provided a harp for use during class.
Margie Butler
Sat., Oct. 25 (1 session)
9:00-11:00 a.m. $30
LLC, 1219 N. Carpenter Road, Room 111
You Can Uke - Ages 14+ - #1683 & #1758
Ukulele for beginners or rusty players. Experienced players welcome too. Is your ukulele collecting dust? Come play with others and strum and sing along. Learn or review fret board, chords, strums. Fun, relaxed class - no musical background necessary. We’ll learn songs made popular by famous ukuleles - from Hawaiian, Country, Rock & Roll and more. Bring any type of ukulele.
Lorrie Freitas
#1683 - Thurs., Oct. 2-30 (4 sessions)
3:00-4:30 p.m. No class 10/16 $35
LLC, 1219 N. Carpenter Road, Room 101
#1758 - Thurs., Oct. 2-30 (4 sessions)
6:30-8:00 p.m. No class 10/16 $35
Art Building, Room 204
Blues Harmonica - #7340
Play and have fun as you are introduced to many of the tricks and techniques to make the harmonica cry, laugh, wail and scream! No previous musical experience is required–only a love of the blues and a desire to play the harmonica. $14 material fee paid to instructor for CD and handouts. Need a "C" major diatonic harmonica. Harmonicas will be available in class for $11.
David Broida
Mon., Oct. 27 (1 session)
8:00-10:00 p.m. $39
West Campus, Building 6000, Room 6001
Healthy Harmonica: Songs and Rhythms - #1625
Breathing is our foundation when playing the harmonica. We will take the simplest of pop, folk and blues melodies and invigorate them with simple, but powerful, techniques to make any song deeply expressive. No previous ability to read or play music is needed. . . only a desire to have fun and feel more alive! $13 material fee paid to instructor for CD and handouts. You will need a "C" major diatonic harmonica. If you don’t own one - you may purchase a diatonic harmonica from the instructor in class for $11.
David Broida
Mon., Oct. 27 (1 session)
6:00-7:30 p.m. $32
West Campus, Building 6000, Room 6001
Beginning Penny Whistle for Adults (Ages 16+) - #1752
This fun Irish wind instrument is so easy to learn. You don’t need to know how to read music to play. You’ll be able to play songs on the very first day. No class Oct. 16. $15 material fee paid to instructor for penny whistle.
Margie Butler
Thurs., Sept. 25-Oct. 23 (4 sessions)
7:15-8:15 p.m. $40
Music Building, Room 111
Beginning Penny Whistle for Adults - Level II
(Ages 16+) - #1753
In this class you will learn more advanced tunes, including an Irish jig, as well as ornamentation and how to play by ear.
Margie Butler
Thurs., Oct. 30-Nov. 20 (4 sessions)
7:15-8:15 p.m. $40
Music Building, Room 111
Piano Your Teacher Never Taught You - #8855
Todd Walker has taught more than 30,000 students from beginners to those with years of lessons to play the piano in just one day. He will show you why his students proclaim "I’ve learned more in three hours than I did in three years of lessons." You will learn 72 chords, 156 hand positions and how to read music from lead sheets and fake books. You will learn how to play any popular song in any key and the tools of the trade that will make you sound like a pro. Then you’ll be able to master your technique by using Todd’s exclusive audio CD and study book. If you can read notes C,D,E,F,G,A,B you know enough to enroll. If not, send a SASE to Piano Magic, P.O. Box 1694 - Rocklin, CA 95677 for a free pamphlet. $27 material fee for study book and CD paid at class.
Todd Walker
Fri., Sept. 26 (1 session)
6:30-9:30 p.m. $44
Music Building, Room 111
Learn to Play Music by Ear - #0577
You don’t have to be born with a special gift in order to play music by ear. If you can figure out the melody to "Mary Had a Little Lamb," you’re ready to take this class. Figuring out the melody is the easy part. The secret to playing music by ear is knowing what chords go along with it. You will learn how to use bass lines, how to hear and know correct chord changes, how to transpose, and how to use the Circle of Fourths and Fifths. You will be able to play any song by ear, from simple folk tunes to difficult standards. Open to all musicians. You should have a basic knowledge of chords. If you don’t, take the "Piano Instantly" class first. $27 materials fee for study book and CD paid at class.
Todd Walker
Sat., Sept. 27 (1 session)
3:30-6:30 p.m. $44
Music Building, Room 111
How to Play Blues and Boogie-Woogie Piano - #0576
Take this workshop and get ready to jam! Jazz, Rock ‘n Roll, Gospel and even Country Western music all have their roots in the Blues. Learn the Blues scale, the form of the Blues, shuffle rhythms, bass lines, improvising techniques, Blues and Boogie-Woogie patterns and how to give your pop tunes that "bluesy" feel. Whether you are a trained pianist or a beginner, you will play the Blues within minutes. $27 material fee per student for study book and CD paid to instructor.
Todd Walker
Sat., Sept. 27 (1 session)
11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. $44
Music Building, Room 111
Strummin’ Fun with Guitar Ages 16+ - #1754
A stress free introduction to guitar basics that will have you playing simple songs in no time. There are literally hundreds of songs that use the same simple, basic chords. You’ll be amazed at how easy it is to begin to play these songs in just a few sessions. Student must bring your own acoustical guitar. No Class Oct. 14
Paul Espinoza
Tues., Sept. 23-Nov. 4 (6 sessions)
8:00-9:00 p.m. $60
LLC, 1219 N. Carpenter Road, Room 111
Beginning Bass Guitar for Adults - Ages 16+ - #1755
Every band needs a bass player and this class will give you the basics you need to be able to add bass lines and understand the rudiments of playing the bass guitar. Student must bring electric or acoustic bass guitar. Amplifiers will not be used. No class Oct. 13
Paul Espinoza
Mon., Sept. 29-Nov. 10 (6 sessions)
7:45-8:45 p.m. $60
LLC, 1219 N. Carpenter Road, Room 103
