Voice

CONTINUING UKULELE

Amy Kucharik | amykucharik.com You’ve learned several basic chords and strumming; what’s next? In this continuing class, elevate your skills to the next level. Learn how to play barre chords fluidly, strum interesting rhythms in a variety of genres, and enhance your strumming with percussive techniques. Learn to play and sing a wide variety of songs and know which strum patterns to use. We’ll investigate how to make intros and outros sound cool and pave the way for exploring fingerstyle uke.

COURSE CODE: UKE2 Sec. 01: 8 Thursdays, 7:45-9:15pm. Begins Apr. 7 | $225

PIANO

INSTANT PIANO FOR HOPELESSLY BUSY PEOPLE

Deborah Gruber | B.M., M.M., easypianostyles.com Learn all the basic chords to play any pop song in one afternoon! You’ll learn how to construct major, minor, and seventh chords; practice and memorize chords; transpose a song into your key, play a song by ear, and accompany yourself singing. It is essential to know the notes on the piano and have a basic knowledge of the treble clef. You can download a free brochure on Debbie’s website, EasyPianoStyles.com, under the “Free Music” tab which teaches you the basics of music notation.

COURSE CODE: INPI Sec. 01: Saturday, 10am-1pm. May 7 | $90

PIANO: BEGINNER LEVEL 1

Penrose Allphin | Composer

Do you have a piano or keyboard at home but you don’t know how to play? Do you want to play your favorite songs on the piano? During these unprecedented home-bound times, how about making some piano music at home! Online piano classes will teach you how to read music, how to play both hands together, and how to learn a new song more quickly. Join us to master the basics of beginner-level piano playing. Requirement: you must have a keyboard or piano at home.

COURSE CODE: PNO1 Sec. 01: 9 Mondays, 6-7pm. Begins Apr. 4 | $270 No class Apr. 18

COURSE CODE: PNO2 Sec. 01: 8 Mondays, 7:15-8:15pm. Begins Apr. 4 | $270 No class Apr. 18

Need a Scholarship?

CCAE offers a scholarship assistance—50% off tuition. Some restrictions apply.

You can download guidelines and an application form at ccae.org/about/scholarships. If you have any questions please contact our Student Services Coordinator at info@ccae.org.

WOODWIND

BEGINNER RECORDER

John Tyson | Performer, Teacher, Renaissonics.com The recorder is the most widely played instrument in the world. Its enchanting tone and the huge repertoire of early, classical, popular, and world music styles written for it make it popular with amateurs and professionals alike. Its ergonomic design allows players with no previous experience to instantly discover a great variety of sounds and creative possibilities. Come discover how easy the basic recorder technique is while exploring a wide variety of solo and ensemble repertoire. Instruments will be available for purchase from the instructor.

COURSE CODE: RECD Sec. 01: 8 Thursdays, 4:45-6:15pm. Begins Apr. 14 | $250

RECORDER ENSEMBLE

John Tyson | Performer, Teacher, Renaissonics.com A Chamber Ensemble for all sizes of recorders. Open to Intermediate and Advanced players with ensemble experience. Repertoire includes Renaissance, Baroque, contemporary, popular, and world music styles. Come join the fun!

COURSE CODE: RECE Sec. 01: 8 Thursdays, 6:20-7:50pm. Begins Apr. 14 | $250

VOICE

VOICE WORKSHOP

Jane Eichkern | Co-Instructor, Singer Marie Kurfirtova | Co-Instructor, Pianist

Learn to sing in a supportive environment, and discover that you can make music. This class is open to beginners as well as students of all levels. Discover proper posture, breathing, and relaxation techniques that increase your confidence and boost your performance. Practice singing in a small group, and receive individual feedback on your voice.

COURSE CODE: TUNE Sec. 01: 8 Fridays, 6-7:30pm. Begins Apr. 15 | $260