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, 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. This is a live online class using ZOOM.

Craig Coffman has successfully taught Instant Piano and Instant Guitar classes to over 30,000 students in 15 states and overseas.  He is also a private piano instructor and operates a piano studio in Arizona.

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 music, rock, blues, jazz, pop, country, tunes old and new - even classical music!

Duncan Perry, who has taught more than 700 students of all ages, will introduce you to essential chords and playing techniques using commonly known songs. Oh, and there are lots of laughs along the way, and, learning to play an instrument is good for your brain!

You will need a playable ukulele and an electronic tuner or a tuner app. And when folks hear you play this happy instrument, well, they just have to smile! If you don’t own a ukulele, please contact us for information. What are you waiting for? Grab a uke and get ready for a musical adventure, then spread the joy!  This is a live online course using ZOOM.

Duncan Perry is an experienced multi-instrumentalist who has been performing and teaching folks how 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 but helps reduce stress. It also brings joy to those who play the uke and to their audiences. Duncan has taught in a variety of Maine communities and did not let the COVID-19 epidemic stop him. He simply moved from teaching in person to an online format and now reaches students all over Maine, New Hampshire and beyond.

Join percussionist Tom Rush in exploring rhythm that’s good for your heart and soul.  You’ll learn rudimental  drumming rhythms as a tool to open the mind and meditation.   If you’re looking for a formal drumming workshop this isn’t for you. Tom’s journey has been influenced by African and Indian rhythms and he’s been exploring their impact on his meditation and spiritual path.  He’s hoping you’ll join with intention, in the Shamanistic traditions,  and find your own meditation and spiritual path.  Each person’s journey will be unique.   If you have a drum, bring it along. If you don’t have one, Tom will have some to share. 

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.  As this class is being held online with ZOOM, you will be able to sit at your piano or keyboard at home and take this course with no pressure at all.  The class includes an online book and online follow up video lessons, so you will be able to continue your practice and study on your own.  An optional periodic online question and answer session is also included, along with a recording of the class.  The course is partly lecture/demonstration and partly hands-on instruction.  Topics include:

• How chords work in a song
• How to get more out of sheet music by reading less of it
• How to form the three main types of chords
• How to handle different keys and time signatures
• How to avoid “counting”
• How to simplify over 12,000 complex chords

This is a live online class using ZOOM.

Craig Coffman has successfully taught Instant Piano and Instant Guitar classes to over 30,000 students in 15 states and overseas.  He is also a private piano instructor and operates a piano studio in Arizona.

Have you ever wanted to learn the guitar but simply find it difficult to find the time?  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.  Since this class is being held online with ZOOM, you will be able to sit at home with your guitar and take this class without any pressure at all.  The class includes an online book and online follow-up video lessons, so you will be able to continue your practice and study on your own.  Periodic online question and answer sessions are also included, along with a recording of the class.  Topics include:

• How chords work in a song
• How to form the three main types of chords
• How to tune your guitar
• Basic strumming patterns
• How to buy a good guitar (things to avoid)
• How to play along with simple tunes

This is a live online class using ZOOM, and is limited to 15 people.

Craig Coffman has successfully taught Instant Piano and Instant Guitar classes to over 30,000 students in 15 states and overseas.  He is also a private instructor and operates a studio in Arizona.

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 music, rock, blues, jazz, pop, country, tunes old and new - even classical music!

Duncan Perry, who has taught more than 700 students of all ages, will introduce you to essential chords and playing techniques using commonly known songs. Oh, and there are lots of laughs along the way, and, learning to play an instrument is good for your brain!

You will need a playable ukulele and an electronic tuner or a tuner app. And when folks hear you play this happy instrument, well, they just have to smile! If you don’t own a ukulele, please contact us for information. What are you waiting for? Grab a uke and get ready for a musical adventure, then spread the joy!  This is a live online course using ZOOM.

Duncan Perry is an experienced multi-instrumentalist who has been performing and teaching folks how 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 but helps reduce stress. It also brings joy to those who play the uke and to their audiences. Duncan has taught in a variety of Maine communities and did not let the COVID-19 epidemic stop him. He simply moved from teaching in person to an online format and now reaches students all over Maine, New Hampshire and beyond.

Experience the joy of singing songs and strumming ukuleles together Ohana Style, a community-based experience with family and friends. Ohana means family in the Hawaiian language.

This is an inter-generational peer-learning approach to music making. This class is open to all levels, from beginner to ukulele wizard. Participants register as a pair (one child 6 or older and one responsible adult-parent, grandparent, ‘auntie’). The pairs will be able to practice the songs and learning materials at home and help each other learn.  We will draw from a range of folk songs and popular music. Participants are encouraged to offer suggestions of songs that would be good for our group to learn.

Each participant must have a ukulele. All kinds of ukuleles are acceptable (soprano, concert, tenor, baritone, U bass). If you aren’t sure what you have, we can figure it out in class. Come join us for ukulele fun. Aloha!

Make-up date 

Join percussionist Tom Rush in exploring rhythm that’s good for your heart and soul.  You’ll learn rudimental  drumming rhythms as a tool to open the mind and meditation.   If you’re looking for a formal drumming workshop this isn’t for you. Tom’s journey has been influenced by African and Indian rhythms and he’s been exploring their impact on his meditation and spiritual path.  He’s hoping you’ll join with intention, in the Shamanistic traditions,  and find your own meditation and spiritual path.  Each person’s journey will be unique.   If you have a drum, bring it along. If you don’t have one, Tom will have some to share.