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Instant Guitar for Hopelessly Busy People

$69

with Craig Coffman, Portland Adult Education

Calendar Feb 18, 2025 at 6:30 pm, runs for 1 week
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+.

Global Dance Party 2

$70

with Emma Holder, Portland Adult Education

Calendar Feb 24, 2025 at 5:30 pm, runs for 7 weeks
Joyful movement to music of Salsa, Swing, Merengue, Tango, Cha Cha, Reggaeton, Bellydance, Africa and more. For 45 minutes, participants will bust stress, boost energy and burn calories while using traditional and unique moves to fabulous music. Improvisation encouraged, all levels welcome. This course also includes 10 minutes of core work to support your back, your dance, and your life. Bring a mat, sneakers and water bottle. $7 drop in, http://emmaholder.com/fitness

Instant Piano (for hopelessly busy people) Zoom

$65 Originally: $70

with Craig Coffman, Sanford Community Adult Education

Calendar Feb 24, 2025 at 6:30 pm, runs for 1 week
2 additional sessions through Jun 24, 2025

This is an online course.

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.  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 demonstrations.  Ages 13+

Instant Piano for Hopelessly Busy People

$75 Originally: $70

with Craig Coffman, MSAD#1 Adult & Community Education

Calendar Feb 24, 2025 at 6:30 pm
2 additional sessions through Jun 24, 2025

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

Zumba® Fitness SESSION 1

$40

with Bonnie Honaker, MSAD 52 Adult & Community Education

Calendar Feb 25, 2025 at 5 pm

These classes are not only fun, but challenging! If you like to dance and want to stay fit, Zumba® Fitness was made for you!

A total workout, combining all elements of wellness - cardio, muscle conditioning, balance, flexibility and some serious fun!

There are 2 Sessions to choose from or you can drop in for only $10!

SESSION 1: FEB 25 - APR 1

SESSION 2: APR 8-MAY 20 5-8pm/$40 for 6wk session/$10 drop-in 

CIRCL Mobility™ SESSION 1

$40

with Bonnie Honaker, MSAD 52 Adult & Community Education

Calendar Feb 25, 2025 at 6:30 pm

Release stress, restore your range of motion and renew your ability to move better! Discover dynamic stretches to help improve joint flexibility along with resistance and conditioning exercises that can help you build strength. 

Please bring a yoga mat, water and wear comfortable clothing, You can drop in for $10!

6-30-7:30pm/$40 6wk session/$10 drop-in

SESSION 1: FEB 25-APR 1

SESSION 2: APR 8-MAY 20

Instant Guitar (for hopelessly busy people) Zoom

$65 Originally: $40

with Craig Coffman, Sanford Community Adult Education

Calendar Feb 25, 2025 at 6:30 pm, runs for 1 week
2 additional sessions through Jun 25, 2025

This is an online course.

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 questions and answer session.  Class is held online using zoom and is partly hands-on instruction and partly lecture/demonstration.  For ages 13+

 

Instant Guitar for Hopelessly Busy People

$75 Originally: $40

with Craig Coffman, MSAD#1 Adult & Community Education

Calendar Feb 25, 2025 at 6:30 pm
2 additional sessions through Jun 25, 2025

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




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