MUSIC: Researchers have found that learning to play a musical instrument can enhance verbal memory, spatial reasoning and literacy skills. Playing an instrument makes you use both sides of your brain, which strengthens memory power.
Many young musicians start their musical journey with a Ukulele and it’s easy to see why. The Ukulele is the perfect size for young students who are still developing the dexterity and strength required to play a guitar. Students will learn the basic cords of a Ukulele and how to transition between these cords. Instructor: Peter Budd
8 weeks Ages: 5-13 yrs. Days: Tuesdays Dates: 4/11-5/30 Time: 4:30-5:00 pm D/ND Fee: $60/$70 D-In District ND-Not in District Location: Community Center Register By: 1 week in advance of attendance Min 5/Max 10 Code: 182108A
Intermediate Ukulele is designed for students who are already comfortable with the basic chords on Ukulele and moving between them. Chords that should be comfortable include: C, F, G7, C7, Am, and G. We will begin the first week with a quick review of these chords and then move into a variety of other chords as well as different ways to find chords and chord families. New chords and how they relate to each other will be added as the week’s progress. Instructor: Peter Budd
8 weeks Ages: 5-13 yrs. Days: Tuesdays Dates: 4/11-5/30 Time: 5:15-6:00 pm D/ND Fee: $70/$80 D-In District ND-Not in District Location: Community Center Register By: 1 week in advance of attendance Min 5/Max 10 Code: 182108B
This course is designed for beginners on the guitar and it will cover the basics of the instrument and music fundamentals. Students will learn fingerboard knowledge, music notation, strumming, basic techniques, and chords. Instructor: Peter Budd
8 weeks Ages: 10-17 yrs. Days: Tuesdays Dates: 4/11-5/30 Time: 6:15-6:45 pm D/ND Fee: $60/$70 D-In District ND-Not in District Location: Community Center Register By: 1 week in advance of attendance Min 5/Max 10 Code: 182101A
Intermediate Guitar offers continued experience in music making and performance, with the opportunity for improvement of fundamental skills in guitar. Students with previous guitar experience build on their skills and knowledge, adding chords, new strumming and finger-picking patterns, movable major and minor scales, basic music theory, more complex bass lines and lead sheets, and ensemble skills for a variety of music. Instructor: Peter Budd
8 weeks Ages: 10-17 yrs. Days: Tuesdays Dates: 4/11-5/30 Time: 7:00-7:45 pm D/ND Fee: $70/$80 D-In District ND-Not in District Location: Community Center Register By: 1 week in advance of attendance Min 5/Max 10 Code: 182101B
If you are a senior and have never taken music lessons before or learned to play a musical instrument, and would like to start now, a good choice would be the ukulele. It is a humble little instrument that can provide hours of entertainment and joy for those playing it and those listening to it. Here's how learning to play a musical instrument can benefit you:
· It stimulates brain activity and helps in reducing the risks of depression and dementia.
· It is a great stress-reliever. Playing the ukulele and singing along makes you feel happy.
· It improves coordination of your finger movement and helps with exercising the muscles of your fingers and wrists.
Instructor: Peter Budd
8 Weeks Ages: 55+ Day: Tuesdays Dates: 4/11-5/30 Time: 12:00-12:30pm D/ND Fee: $60/$70 D-In District ND-Not in District Location: Community Center Register By: 1 week in advance of attendance Min 6/Max 12 Code: 162114A
Berwyn’s very own Peter Budd has 50 years of experience teaching and playing instruments, has taught at Emerson Elementary and Morton West, and has all of the expertise these young musicians will need to learn and grow on their musical adventure.
Private lessons are also available for $30.00 per 30 minute session. Please call us at 708-749-4900 to inquire about availability. For more information regarding our instructor please visit www.peterbuddguitar.com
If instrument rental is required there will be a required deposit of $100.00 per guitar and $60.00 per Ukulele. Refundable upon the return of the instrument in good condition. Please indicate upon registration if you are bringing an instrument from home and if the player is left handed.
Nothing prevents a good program from running more than waiting until the last minute to register for it. Classes that have a low enrollment are generally cancelled approximately one week prior to the first meeting date. Please register for your programs as early as possible to avoid cancellations.
