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Guitar for Hopelessly Busy People
with Craig Coffman, MSAD 53 Adult and 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; how to simplify over 12,000 complex chords.
Instant Guitar for Hopelessly Busy People
with Craig Coffman, Midcoast 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 with your favorite songs immediately. Since this class is being held on 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. The class is limited to 15 students. For ages 13-plus. Students must have an audio and video-enabled laptop, desktop, or tablet with reliable internet to participate in class. We do not recommend using a smartphone.
Instant Guitar for Hopelessly Busy People
with Craig Coffman, Mt. Desert Island Adult & Community Education
This is an online class. UPDATE: This class is open to adults AND TEENS!
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.
You can enjoy this ZOOM class while sitting at home with your guitar. No pressure at all. This course also includes an online book and online follow-up video lessons, so you will be able to continue your practice and study on your own. An optional periodic online Q&A session is also included, along with a recording of the class.
Open to anyone 13+ years old. Class size is limited to 15.
Topics include:
- How chords work in a song
- How to form the three main types of chords
- How to turn your guitar
- Basic strumming patterns
- How to play along with simple tunes
This is a live, online class.
Instant Guitar for Hopelessly Busy People
with Craig Coffman, Central Lincoln County 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.
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.
Craig Coffman is an experienced piano and guitar instructor, professional pianist and music director.
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Instant Guitar for Hopelessly Busy People
with Craig Coffman, York Adult 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
Instructor: Craig Coffman
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.
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Ukulele for Beginners
with Gene Fahn, RSU 54/MSAD 54 Adult and Community Education
We are proud to welcome a new instructor, Gene Fahn. Mr. Fahn has been playing ukulele for over ten years and is eager to share his knowledge and passion with others.
Learn the basics of playing the ukulele in this FOUR-week class. No experience necessary - just a love of music and a willingness to work as part of a team. Participants must bring their own instrument, preferably a soprano, concert, or tenor ukulele.
Will meet on Wednesdays - April 10, April 24, May 1 and May 8, 2024
Ballroom S2
with Sergei Slussky, Wells-Ogunquit Adult Community Education
Foxtrot, Waltz, East Coast Swing
Instructor: Sergei Slussky