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Play the Ukulele, Your Journey Begins Here!
with Duncan Perry, Biddeford Adult Education
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Ukulele for Beginners
with Duncan Perry, MSAD#1 Adult & Community Education
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Learn to play the ukulele! It has never been more popular and you don't even have to know how to read music! On the uke you can knock out folk music, rock, blues, jazz, pop, country, tunes old and new -- even classical music. Duncan Perry, who has taught more than 700 students of all ages, will introduce you to essential chords and playing techniques using commonly known songs. Oh, and there are lots of laughs along the way. And, learning to play an instrument is good for your brain! You will need a playable ukulele and an electronic tuneror a tuner app. And when folks hear you play this happy instrument, well, they just have tosmile! If you don’t own a ukulele, please contact us for information. What are you waiting for? Grab a uke and get ready for a musical adventure, then spread the joy!
This is a Zoom class.
Please feel free to reach out to Duncan if you have questions. His email is uketime24@gmail.com or cell phone is 207-219-8055.
*Cancellations* If you cancel your registration there will be a small fee. If the class is cancelled for any reason you will get your full refund.
Ukulele For Beginners Session 1
with Duncan Perry, Portland Adult Education
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Beginner Guitar
with Travis Taylor, Old Orchard Beach/Saco Adult Education
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It's fun to play the guitar and you can't go wrong learning from a seasoned instructor and musician like Travis. Focus on learning the names of the strings and the first position notes before progressing to chords and strumming patterns. Before you know it, you will be playing music! Bring a nylon or steel-stringed acoustic guitar, picks (plectrums), an electronic tuner and the book Hal Leonard Method Complete Set (approx. $20-$25).
Travis Taylor has been playing guitar for a number of years and has been a member of a local band for quite some time. Additionally, he has more than 10 years experience teaching guitar in the Saco school system.
Cuban Salsa
with Anna Golendukhina, Portland Adult Education
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Hand Drumming Workshop
with Namory Keita, Old Orchard Beach/Saco Adult Education
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Beginners & ALL levels welcome!
Explore hand drumming through the traditional music of Guinea, West Africa. Alongside your fellow students and Master Village Drummer Namory Keita, play patterns and rhythms. Fun and engaging, Namory's remarkable style unites all levels in a community experience and is fun and engaging - a not to be missed experience!
Please bring a Djembe, Ashiko, Conga or other hand drum. Some rentals are available at $5/drum, payable to instructor in class. Email info@namorydrum.com to reserve a drum.
Namory Keita is in high demand! He is an accomplished teacher and performer with a distinctive style and a depth of traditional knowledge that is extremely hard to find outside of the Guinean villages where he was born. His assets include his extraordinary talent for captivating any audience and his connections to local and international drummers and dancers.
Ukulele For Beginners Session 2
with Duncan Perry, Portland Adult Education
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Ballroom Dance for Couples (2)
with Patty Medina, Portland Adult Education
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