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.
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Beginner Ukulele
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.
Ages: 5-13 yrs. Day: Tuesdays Time: 4:30-5:00 pm Location: Community Center Min/Max: 5/10
For students comfortable with basic chords like C, F, G7, C7, Am, and G. We’ll start with a quick review, then explore new chords, chord families, and how they connect. Each week builds on the last to deepen skills and confidence.
Ages: 5-13 yrs. Day: Tuesdays Time: 5:15-6:00 pm Location: Community Center Min/Max: 5/10
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.
Ages: 10-17 yrs. Day: Tuesdays Time: 6:15-6:45 pm Location: Community Center Min/Max: 5/10
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.
Ages: 10-17 yrs. Day: Tuesdays Time: 7:00-7:45 pm Location: Community Center Min/Max: 5/10
Instrument rental is available, please indicate at registration if needed. If rental is needed please indicate if left handed
Guitar rental- $100 Ukelele rental -$60 refundable upon return of instrument in good condition.
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Private lessons are also available for $30.00 per 30 minute session. Please call us at 708-749-4900 to inquire about availability.
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Save Your Programs
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.
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