Bass, electric, beginner Alec Barken
Saxophones/Flutes Choir James Wannamaker
Need some low end? Come and learn your BASSics! No experience
necessary. In this course you’ll learn the why’s and how to’s of bass
playing. You’ll be taught technique, tone, reading notation, theory
and how to find your groove, all through a variety of blues, jazz and
world music.
Enjoy an hour of fun playing music from classical to popular.
Music provided.
Wednesdays, 7–8 pm, 4 weeks
$68 members, $78 non-members
Singin’ Along* Craig Jones
Djembe, beginner Duncan Holt
Join Duncan for a journey into playing the djembe. An introduction to
the djembe drum that includes exploring different rhythms together
and how you can play along with any song. You will learn techniques
such as finger-based rim shot, bass, distorted bass, rolls, accents and
slaps so that you can begin improvising.
Wednesdays, 8–9 pm 4 weeks
$68 members, $78 non-members
For those who want to sing with others but not in a formal choir,
here’s your chance. Sing-along style of songs from the Rise Up Singing
book (folk, traditional and popular). Each practice will also include some
vocal technique to help you acquire and improve your singing skills.
Always, the main agenda is FUN! Bring, borrow or buy your own book.
Mondays, 6:30–7:30 pm 4 weeks
$68 members, $78 non-members
Tuesdays, 7–8 pm, 4 weeks
$68 members, $78 non-members
Song Writing, introduction Rueben deGroot
Fiddle, beginner Rachel Walls
Want to write songs? This workshop is designed to give a broad overview
of the different styles of song forms. We will be writing, so come prepared
to write. We will also discuss musical harmony so that you can find
the sounds that you are looking for. Lots of fun!
Learn how to play one of the most exciting and fun instruments in the
Celtic world. Sessions begin with basic knowledge of the instrument
and move from slow beginner tunes to jigs and reels. Lots of fun, a
very relaxed atmosphere and the wonderful experience of fulfilling
your dream of being a fiddle player! (Some basic violin/fiddle
technique required.)
Tuesdays, 6–7 pm 4 weeks
$68 members, $78 non-members
Sound Recording 101** Duncan Holt and
Doug Reansbury
Thursdays, 6–7 pm, 4 weeks
$68 members, $78 non-members
Guitar, beginner Shaun Weima
A relaxed experience for those who have always wanted to learn
how to play the guitar. Participants will learn the basics of chording
techniques, scales and strumming patterns.
Learning about gain architecture, how to get a clean signal to your
digital audio workstation (DAW).
Understanding your computer interface.
Exploring different microphones and microphone placements.
Introduction to preamps and signal processing (plugins).
An overview of the recording procedure from bedtracks to mastering.
Tuesdays, 8–9 pm 4 weeks
$68 members, $78 non-members
No musical experience necessary.
Thursdays, 7–8 pm, 4 weeks
$68 members, $78 non-members
Tin Whistle, beginner Anne Archer
Guitar, Jammin’ with Jones* Craig Jones
Jamming — the art of spontaneous ensemble playing — is what elevates
the skilled solo practitioner to the accomplished band member. It’s
the marriage of feeling, science and art in which one learns to listen
outside of one’s instrumental contribution to the greater whole and
predict where the groove or changes are going to go. Not only is
jamming more fun than ought to be allowed, it’s an invaluable way
to connect with other players and bring your powers of expression
to their height. This workshop will demonstrate some of the basic
techniques for successful — and enjoyable — jamming and leave
everyone smiling at the end.
Mondays, 7:30–9 pm, 4 weeks
$68 members, $78 non-members
This workshop is an introduction to one of the world’s best-kept secrets:
the TIN WHISTLE. No experience necessary.
Tuesdays, 12–1 pm 4 weeks
$68 members, $78 non-members
Ukulele, beginner Alec Barken
Have you been wanting to take up the ukulele but have no previous
experience? This class is an introduction to the basics of making
music with the ukulele. You will learn to strum and fingerpick while
singing and you will develop a basic repertoire of skills used to play
the ukulele.
Tuesdays, 1–2 pm, 4 weeks
$68 members, $78 non-members
Rock Band, adult Shaun Weima
Play in a rock band for real! Bring your favourite songs that you know,
or names of songs that you’ve always wanted to learn and come and
play them with others. Here’s your chance to meet new friends and
improve your musicianship together.
Thursdays, 8–9 pm, 4 weeks
$68 members, $78 non-members
* Session 2 only
** Group class minimum: 6 registrants
Ukulele, continuing Alec Barken
Continue to develop the basic skills needed for making music on the
ukulele while playing popular songs. Variations and refinements to
all of the strumming techniques learned in Beginner Ukulele will be
explored, along with the introduction of new rhythms, patterns,
scales and basic fingerpicking techniques. You will also learn melodic
playing and how to read tablature notation.
Tuesdays, 2–3 pm, 4 weeks
$68 members, $78 non-members