This is held by ZOOM.

Learn to play the ukulele!  It has never been more popular, and you don't even have to know how to read music!  On the uke you can knock out folk, rock, blues, jazz, pop, country music, old and new tunes, and even classical music.  It's a wonderfully versatile, go anywhere instrument.  Duncan Perry, who has taught more than 1,000 students of all ages, will introduce you to essential chords and playing skills using familiar songs.  Oh, and there are lots of laughs along the way.  And did you know that playing the uke is not only fun but it's also good for our brain!  You will need a playable ukulele and electronic tuner or a tuner app.  If you don't own a ukulele, please contact us for helpful information about buying one.  When folks hear you play this happy instrument, they just have to smile!  What are you waiting for? 

Grad a uke, sign up, tune up and show up.  Let your musical journey begin!

BIO

Duncan is an experienced multi-instrumentalist who has been performing and teaching folks how to play the ukulele for the last 14 years.  Having served as a volunteer music therapist in medical and hospice settings, he quickly came to understand that music is medicine and that learning to play an instrument not only sharpens the brain it helps reduce stress.  His mission is to spread the joy of ukulele to learners and audiences alike and he has taught over 1,000 people to play the mighty uke.

This is an online course.

In just a few hours, you can learn enough secrets of the trade to give you years of musical enjoyment.  Learn to play piano the way professionals do using chords.  The chord method is LOTS of fun and dramatically easier to learn than reading notes.  The fee includes the online book, online follow-up lessons, a recording of the class, and also an optional periodic question-and-answer session.  Class is held online using ZOOM and is partly hands on instruction and partly lecture demonstrations.  Ages 13+

This is an online course.

In just a few hours you can learn enough about playing the guitar to give you years of musical enjoyment, and you won't have to take private lessons to do it.  This crash course will teach you some basic chords and get you playing along with your favorite songs right away. 

Fee includes the online book, online follow up lessons, a recording of the class and also an optional periodic questions and answer session.  Class is held online using zoom and is partly hands-on instruction and partly lecture/demonstration.  For ages 13+

This is an online course.

Learn one of music's deepest mysteries: how to play songs without relying on music.  A very practical presentation of music theory that includes predicting chord progressions, learning from recordings, and transposing-all expressed in everyday language.  This is an ideal follow-up to the "instant piano" class and is open to anyone who has a basic understanding of chords on any instrument.  Expand your musical horizons, and free yourself from sheet-music dependence, and be the life of the party!  Prior experience with chords recommended.  Fee includes the online book, online follow-up lessons, a recording of the class and an optional monthly question and answer session.