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.
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. 2-7 week sessions Ages: 5-13 yrs. Day: Tuesdays Session 1 Dates: 9/10-10/22 Session 2 Dates: 11/5-12/17 Time: 5:15-6:00 pm D/ND Fee: $60/$70 per session Location: Community Center Code: 184108B,D 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.
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.
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.
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. 10 weeks Ages: 5-13 yrs. Day: Tuesdays Dates: 1/21-3/25 Time: 5:15-6:00 pm D/ND Fee: $85/$95 Location: Community Center Code: 181108B 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.
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.
Berwyn’s very own Peter Budd has 50 years of experience teaching and playing instruments, has taught at Emerson Elementary and Morton West High School, and has all of the expertise these young musicians will need to learn and grow on their musical adventure.
For more information regarding our instructor please visit www.peterbuddguitar.com
Private lessons are also available for $30.00 per 30 minute session.
Please call us at 708-749-4900 to inquire about availability.
* Students must provide instrument * Instrument rental is available, please indicate at registration if needed. If rental is needed please indicate if 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.
