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Be the pianist you always wanted to be! This class is expertly tailored for beginners who want immediate results. Shatter the myth that only a select few people are musical. Get solid skills with chords, intervals, solfege, and music notation. We will improvise, play ensemble pieces, and explore everything from Beethoven to Broadway, Ragtime to Rock. 

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Continue developing into the pianist you want to be. Whether you took lessons long ago or yesterday, you'll learn not just individual pieces, but the skills to help you learn on your own. We will improvise, play ensembles, and enjoy everything from classical to rock, ragtime to Broadway. Everyone has something to bring to music, and so do you. Come see for yourself. Prerequisite: Piano I or equivalent.

Do you only sing in the shower? Have you been told you're "tone deaf"? Welcome to the ultimate vocal transformation in this rock vocal class. School of Rock, in collaboration with Clark Continuing Education, presents a class designed to bridge the gap between ""I can't"" and ""I'm with the band."" This isn't your typical sit-down lecture, it's a high-impact, 90-minute weekly workshop held in professional rehearsal studios. Whether you're looking to find your voice for the first time or simply want to learn how to belt out a song without losing your breath, this course gives you the tools to command the stage.

Classes held at the School of Rock, 1825 SE 164th Ave, Suite 120, Vancouver, WA 98683
Musical Director: Justin Ganz

Designed for those more experienced players - explore a more advanced range of techniques, including chord theory and voice, harmony and suspension chords. Play more complex grooves, songs and licks with interactive demonstrations. Master instructor Lew Jones will help you to develop your own style. Bring instrument to class. Ages 14 and over.

The Youth Chamber Orchestra of Vancouver nurtures the development of personal responsibility, community, and mutual interdependence through music performance leading to the highest standards of musicianship, personal preparation, empathy and human development, as we grapple with the content and context of musical works. Everyone has the right to make music, and everyone needs music in their lives. The week-long program focuses on individual artistic growth and ensemble collaborative enhancement, by rehearsing and performing orchestral repertoire under the leadership of Dr. Rafael Rodirguez, (Director of Orchestral Activities, Clark College).

Under the guidance of a Grammy-winning guitarist, learn the basics of how to play the guitar. Focus on tuning, basic chords, picking, strumming, note reading, and chord progressions. As you progress you will add more notes and chords as well as more complex rhythms and strumming patterns. Ultimately you will play songs as a group. Bring your guitar to class. Ages 16 and over.

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