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Instant Piano for Hopelessly Busy People
with Craig Coffman, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
In 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. The chord method is LOTS of fun and dramatically easier to learn than reading notes. Fee includes the online book, online follow up lessons, a recording of the class and also an optional periodic question and answer session. Class is held online using zoom and is partly hands-on instruction and partly lecture demonstration. *This course includes ONE live online session, and students follow up on their own with provided video lessons.
Computer Class for Older Adults 02.18.25
with Michael Wilson, Five Town CSD Adult & Community Education
Have you taken computer classes before and been totally lost? Well, this unique class is for those who are looking for simple and practical instructions. Your patient instructor has trained 1000s of older adults with 4- and 5-star ratings! We will discuss the popular YouTube website that offers 1000s of free, informative and entertaining videos, show a few email tips and tricks, demonstrate online shopping, visit AARP and other related websites for seniors, use some shortcut keys, and navigate Google Search to do research and get information. So, if you have been frustrated with other classes, consider taking this refreshing and informative computer class for older adults! You won’t be disappointed!
Instant Guitar for Hopelessly Busy People
with Craig Coffman, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
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. Fee includes the online book, online follow up lessons, a recording of the class and also an optional periodic question and answer session. Class is held online using zoom and is partly hands on instruction and partly lecture/demonstration. For ages 13+. *This course includes ONE live online session, and students follow up on their own with provided video lessons.
Instant Guitar for Hopelessly Busy People
with Craig Coffman, York Adult Education
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. The fee includes the online book, online follow-up lessons, a recording of the class and also an optional periodic question-and-answer session. Class is held online using Zoom and is partly hands-on instruction and partly lecture/demonstration.
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Let's Talk About Credit
with New Ventures Maine, Windham/Raymond Adult Education
Learn how to reduce your debt, improve your credit, and maintain a good credit score. Create your own step-by-step plan to pay down your debt.
Pilates: All Levels
with Barbara McGranahan, Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education
If you are familiar with the principles of Pilates and/or have completed the Intro to Mat Pilates w/ Barbara offering you are ready to get down to some practical work. A brief review of basic techniques that underpin all Pilates exercises and then on to foundation exercises and progressive exercises. Joseph Pilates said: "In 10 sessions you'll feel the difference, in 20 sessions you'll see the difference, and in 30 sessions you'll have a whole new body." Let's continue to work toward your postural, musculoskeletal alignment and development,and safe movement. **No Class: 11/27. ***Please bring your own mat.
Photography: Portrait and Pet Photography
with Steve McGrath, Mt. Desert Island Adult & Community Education
This Portrait and Pet photography course is designed to teach you everything you need to know to take professional-quality portraits. You will learn how to work with all different types of subjects, from individuals and groups to children and pets. Steve will explain the nuances of lighting and posing, how to shoot in studio or on location, and how to master the gear you will need to create inspiring work!
Steve McGrath is a professional freelance Photographer and Photography Teacher who has been creating images for 30 years. Steve first began by shooting sports photography for local high schools, then weddings, and stock agencies. His love of the outdoors led him to focusing more on his true passion "nature photography" Many of his images have been published in school text books. His favorite places to shoot are Acadia National Park in Maine, the Green Mountains of Vermont, and the Cape Cod National Seashore.
Portrait & Pet Photography
with Steve McGrath, MSAD 52 Adult & Community Education
This online course is designed to teach you everything you need to know about professional-quality portraits. Learn how to work with all different subjects and discover methods of lighting, posing and how to shoot in a studio or on location.
An awesome online class! FEB 19 & 26 5:30-7pm