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Creative Music Guitar/Uke Workshops
Ukulele and Guitar Workshops at Creative Music Center. Choose from 8 topics in Ukulele, Guitar and Guitar Repair. Convenient session times.
UKULELE WORKSHOPS
Have fun with the ukulele! Learn basic chords and strum along with the group! We invite you to join in, even if you’ve never held an instrument before or own a ukulele. A limited number of ukes are provided for the class on a first-come, first-served basis.
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“If everyone played the ukulele, The world would be a better place.” - Jake Shimabukuro
Youth Uke 101: $25 each or $125 for 6 sessions
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Ages 8 to 14
Instructor: Kyle Ryan
Saturdays 10:00 - 10:45 am
12/19Register Online
Adult Uke 101: $25 each or $125 for 6 sessions
Ages 15 and up
Instructor: Kyle Ryan
Saturdays 11:00-11:45 am
12/19Register Online
GUITAR REPAIR WORKSHOPS
Guitar Maintenance: $20 each
All Ages
Instructor: Grant Ossendryver
Learn how to properly string, tune and care for your guitar! Our professional guitar instructor is ready to answer your maintenance questions. Bring your guitar! Strings are available for purchase.
Saturdays 10:30 - 11:00 am
12/12Register Online
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GUITAR WORKSHOPS3-Chord Guitar: $25 each or $125 for 6 sessions
Ages 8 to 14
Instructor: John Judd
Discover how easy and fun it is to play guitar! Learn three basic, versatile chords that will get you on the way to playing some of your favorite songs.
Saturdays 11:15 am - 12:00 noon
12/12Register Online
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Lead Guitar Soloing: $30 each or $150 for 6 sessions
Instructor: Grant Ossendryver
Gain confidence in lead guitar soloing! Learn more about the process as well as how specific theory and technique can unlock the power of creativity in guitar soloing. This workshop is for beginners and intermediate players.
Thursdays 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Introduction to Guitar: $30 each or $150 for 6 sessions
Instructor: Steve Sullivan
Get started playing on your guitar! Learn guitar basics, including varius playing styles to help determine which one works best for you. A brief history of the instrument will also be covered, including the different type of guitar and significant roles it has played throughout time. Open to all playing levels.
Thursdays 7:00 - 8:00 pm
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Blues Workshop for Guitar: $30 each or $150 for 6 sessions
Instructor: Billy Bileca
Learn how to use movable chords, scales and turnarounds that can be applied to many blues songs. Basic chord theory/progressions and how to find the key quickly will be covered. Student should have basic knowldge using pentatonic scales and barre chords. Intermediate level.
Tuesday 7:00 - 8:00 pm
12/15Register Online
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Song Arranging: $30 each or $150 for 6 sessions
Instructor: Steve Sullivan
Learn how to personalize your pieces by applying traditional and effective arranging techniques. Topics covered include how to choose the correct key, improving introductions, applying basic harmony and essential dynamics as well as utilizing chord substitutions. Intermediate level.
Thursdays 7:00 - 8:00 pm
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REGISTER ONLINE HERE: http://www.thecreativemusiccenter.com/events/
