The City offers a variety of music courses for adults including; guitar, hand drumming, piano, poetry for a song and ukulele.
This class accelerates your ability and fun on guitar. Playing songs together in a group we'll build basic skills learning the CAGED guitar chord families; a method organized as a fast-learning approach to making music. You'll learn new songs, improve your basic strumming and hand dexterity and gain a whole new confidence in your playing.
Course prices may vary due to varying course lengths, number of sessions, option to purchase materials, etc.
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| Ages | Date | Time | Location | Fees | Course Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 and up | Sep 26 - Nov 14 | 7:00pm - 9:00pm | City Arts Centre | General $140.00 |
635863 |
| Instructor: Tracey Newmann | |||||
| 18 and up | Jan 16 - Mar 6 | 7:00pm - 9:00pm | City Arts Centre | General $140.00 |
643217 |
| Instructor: Tracey Newmann | |||||
From beginner to professional level, the foundation of guitar playing is learning the 15 basic chords that are the 20% of the knowledge used 80% of the time. Working together in a group we'll learn these chords and organize them into 5 related families. This course is designed to get you quickly on your way to having fun playing your guitar.
Course prices may vary due to varying course lengths, number of sessions, option to purchase materials, etc.
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| Ages | Date | Time | Location | Fees | Course Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 and up | Sep 27 - Nov 15 | 7:15pm - 9:15pm | Commonwealth Community Recreation Centre | General $140.00 |
635867 |
| Instructor: Marge Vanderzyl | |||||
| 18 and up | Jan 17 - Mar 7 | 7:15pm - 9:15pm | Commonwealth Community Recreation Centre | General $140.00 |
643219 |
| Instructor: Marge Vanderzyl | |||||
| 18 and up | Sep 27 - Nov 15 | 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Mill Woods Rec Centre | General $140.00 |
638778 |
| Instructor: Steve McPhail | |||||
| 17 and up | Jan 17 - Mar 7 | 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Mill Woods Rec Centre | General $140.00 |
643216 |
| Instructor: Steve McPhail | |||||
| 18 and up | Jan 31 - Mar 21 | 1:00pm - 3:00pm | Prince Of Wales Armories Heritage Centre | General $140.00 |
644393 |
| Instructor: Marge Vanderzyl | |||||
| 17 and up | Jan 22 - Mar 12 | 7:00pm - 9:00pm | The Meadows Community Recreation Centre | General $140.00 |
644405 |
| Instructor: Steve McPhail | |||||
This interactive drumming class is great for everyone, as it teaches the fundamentals of hand drumming as well as different rhythm patterns and proper technique. Drums are provided in class. Come explore with us!
Course prices may vary due to varying course lengths, number of sessions, option to purchase materials, etc.
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| Ages | Date | Time | Location | Fees | Course Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 and up | Sep 29 - Dec 1 | 1:30pm - 3:00pm | City Arts Centre | General $125.00 |
635862 |
| Instructor: Bill Mitchell | |||||
| 18 and up | Jan 19 - Mar 16 | 1:30pm - 3:00pm | City Arts Centre | General $125.00 |
643215 |
| Instructor: Bill Mitchell | |||||
| 18 and up | Jan 22 - Mar 12 | 6:30pm - 8:00pm | Prince Of Wales Armories Heritage Centre | General $125.00 |
643214 |
| Instructor: Bill Mitchell | |||||
Have you always wanted to try your hand at piano? This class is designed to get you playing in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Learn music concepts while you play and practice group pieces. Keyboards provided. A keyboard or piano at home is necessary for practice. Students will need to purchase the book Hal Leonard Adult Piano Method' for use in this course.
Course prices may vary due to varying course lengths, number of sessions, option to purchase materials, etc.
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| Ages | Date | Time | Location | Fees | Course Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 and up | Sep 24 - Nov 26 | 6:35pm - 7:35pm | City Arts Centre | General $150.00 |
635866 |
| Instructor: Lyndsay Mackenzie | |||||
| 18 and up | Jan 14 - Mar 11 | 6:35pm - 7:35pm | City Arts Centre | General $110.00 |
643223 |
| Instructor: Lyndsay Mackenzie | |||||
Ukulele is the littler friendlier guitar that gets you playing songs immediately! If you dream of singing songs while strumming your ukulele then this class is for you. In this 6-week class you'll learn the basic chord families, basic strumming patterns and lots of songs you can sing. Come join the kitchen party!
Course prices may vary due to varying course lengths, number of sessions, option to purchase materials, etc.
Click register to check availability and to register, or call 311.
| Ages | Date | Time | Location | Fees | Course Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 and up | Oct 5 - Nov 9 | 7:00pm - 9:00pm | City Arts Centre | General $100.00 |
635865 |
| Instructor: Tracey Newmann | |||||
| 18 and up | Jan 25 - Mar 1 | 7:00pm - 9:00pm | City Arts Centre | General $100.00 |
643222 |
| Instructor: Tracey Newmann | |||||
| 18 and up | Jan 31 - Mar 7 | 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Prince Of Wales Armories Heritage Centre | General $100.00 |
644409 |
| Instructor: Jade O'Riley | |||||
You've taken Accelerated or beginner guitar and learned the basic chord families (CAGED). You can play using basic strum patterns and are ready to up your guitar game. Time for Barre Chord Boot Camp! In this class, you'll learn the 4 important barre chords that comprise 20% of the 'How-To' used 80% of the time. You'll be introduced to fingerpicking and learn new rhythm patterns designed to get you to the next level of enjoyment.
Course prices may vary due to varying course lengths, number of sessions, option to purchase materials, etc.
Click register to check availability and to register, or call 311.
| Ages | Date | Time | Location | Fees | Course Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 and up | Sep 17 - Nov 19 | 7:45pm - 9:00pm | Terwillegar Arena | General $110.00 |
635864 |
| Instructor: Tracey Newmann | |||||
| 17 and up | Jan 14 - Mar 11 | 7:45pm - 9:00pm | Terwillegar Arena | General $105.00 |
643221 |
| Instructor: Tracey Newmann | |||||