Piano Classes for Teens & Adults

Group Piano for Adult Beginners $244

Enjoy learning the piano in a supportive and non-competitive musical environment with other adults. Develop keyboard skills in note reading, rhythm, improvising, transposing and playing by ear. You’ll learn how to play easy classical and popular pieces, add accompaniment patterns to melodies, read lead sheets and play ensemble pieces with other members of the class.
Practice time and access to a piano or keyboard are required. Music Book: Adult Piano Adventures Book 1 by Faber and Faber. Please purchase book prior to first class. 15 wks.

Continuing

Level II- Continue to develop the skills learned in Level I
Prerequisite: Completion of Level I or consent of instructor
(Level I will be offered in Fall 2010)

Riverpoint • MON. 10:45-11:40am • Starts 2/1/10
7899 Instructor: Kerry Ramthun

Prospect Ave. • THU. 7-7:55pm • Starts 2/4/10
7900 Instructor: Teresa Drews

Group Piano for Older Adult Beginners $244

Keep those fingers and joints nimble while you keep your brain active. Enjoy a supportive musical environment with other older adults in our piano lab each week. You’ll learn how to play easy classical and popular pieces, add accompaniment patterns to melodies, transpose, read lead sheets, and play ensemble pieces with other members of the class. Practice time and access to a piano or keyboard are required. Music Book: Adult Piano Adventures Book 1 by Faber and Faber. Please purchase book prior to first class. 15 wks.

Beginning Level I
Prospect Ave. • THU. 10-10:55am • Starts 2/4/10
7901 Instructor: Linda O’Brien