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Contemporary Line Dance (Beginners)
with Joyce Bailey, Portland Adult Education
DJing for Beginners
with Ryan Sligh, Old Orchard Beach/Saco Adult Education
Have you ever wanted to be a DJ? It can seem a bit daunting at first, but with guidance, it can be very approachable! Learn the basics of making transitions using DJ equipment and how to build a playlist for your next party! Whether you want to perform at events or just mix for fun, this course is you gateway to the exciting world of DJ'ing. No experience or equipment necessary to attend.
Ryan Sligh started DJing in high school and has played for private events in VT, VA and ME, as well as at Flask Lounge in Portland. He plays various styles of dance music, hip-hop, and Top 40 music.
Instant Guitar for Hopelessly Busy People
with Craig Coffman, MSAD#1 Adult & Community Education
Have you ever wanted to learn the guitar but simply find it difficult to find the time? 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. Since this class is being held online with ZOOM, you will be able to sit at home with your guitar and take this class without any pressure at all. And since the class includes an online book and online follow-up video lessons, you will be able to continue your practice and study on your own. An optional periodic online question and answer session is also included. A recording of the class is included as well. Class limited to 15 students. For ages 13+.
Topics include:
- How chords work in a song
- How to form the three main types of chords
- How to tune your guitar
- Basic strumming patterns
- How to buy a good guitar (things to avoid)
- How to play along with simple tunes
Instant Piano for Hopelessly Busy People
with Craig Coffman, MSAD#1 Adult & Community 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. Ages 13+
Topics include:
- How chords work in a song
- How to get more out of sheet music by reading less of it
- How to form the three main types of chords
- How to handle different keys and time signatures
- How to avoid “counting”
- How to simplify over 12,000 complex chords
Instant Piano for Hopelessly Busy People - Live Online
with Craig Coffman, Old Orchard Beach/Saco Adult Education
From the comfort of your own home, play the piano like a professional by using chords. The course includes an online book, online follow-up video lessons, optional periodic online Q&A sessions and a recording of the class - enough materials to continue your practice and study on your own! Learn to form the three basic types of chords, handle a variety of keys and time signatures, avoid counting and simplify more than 12,000 complex chords. The course is part lecture/demonstration and part hands-on instruction.
Please have access to a computer, tablet, or phone, a piano or keyboard and a steady internet connection during class. Registration closes at noon on 10/25. Zoom link provided by instructor.
Craig Coffman, an experienced piano and guitar instructor, professional pianist and music director, has 30+ years of experience teaching piano privately. His piano and guitar seminars have been attended by 30,000+ students throughout the US over the last 27 years.
Global Dance Party 2 (Nov/Dec)
with Emma Holder, Portland Adult Education
Ukulele for Beginners Session 3
with Duncan Perry, Portland Adult Education