Music   

The art of songwriting is one that just about anyone can learn. Whether or not you’ve tried your hand at music composition in the past, this class will give you the opportunity to get creative, or receive re-assurance to continue your passion for songwriting. The class will be an interactive, exploration of songwriting, tools, techniques, including guest artists sharing their process and work. It is useful to have some playing skill with a musical instrument, such as guitar, uke, or piano, as well as some vocal ability. However, this is not a requirement – collaboration with other participants in the class is encouraged. Each class participant will write and develop a song during the session, receiving feedback and support along the way, with a final “special event” performance of our class songwriters 

This class is designed to take your skills to the next level. You will expand your chord knowledge and speed in changing chords. In addition, you will learn new strumming patterns and fingerpicking to enhance the joy of playing music. and make you a better player. Completion of Beginning Ukulele and or a solid understanding of chords and ability to transition between chords is required.

We will begin the class learning the guitar nomenclature and how to tune the guitar. We will go through strumming techniques, and then through basic chord structures and how to change from one chord to another. Finally, we will work on playing our favorite song. Students need a guitar-steel or nylon string (preferred) guitar and a smile!

FREE 
Time for questions and personalized ZOOM lessons with Frank to help to learn to play the GUITAR .
This class is in conjunction with the Friday Bluegrass Jam.    No charge for the workshop.

FREE! 
Time for questions and personalized Zoom lessons with Frank to help to learn to play the MANDOLIN.
No charge for workshop.

Increase your Guitar playing skills with this group of musicians. Peer learning with a Focus on The Fundamentals.

Questions?? Contact frankswatek@hotmail.com

Whether you are an experienced singer or have always desired to sing, this creative chorus is for you. Together we will gain confidence in our individual natural singing abilities and musicianship. Performances will be scheduled when we are fully prepared. Bring $5.00 for music. A pencil with eraser and a 1” BLACK 3 ring binder are required.
First two weeks (July 10 & 17)   class meets at  

Our Savior's Lutheran Church      370 Junipero Avenue       Long Beach, 90814      

Learn the fundamentals of finger style, Travis picking, finger rolls, thumb independence, and chord melodies. Review knowledge of chords and positions. Learn a variety of song styles, including: traditional, folk, country, blues, and jazz.

We are a group of amateur musicians, instrumentalists and vocalists, beginner to experienced, gathering to have fun and make music. We play and sing together while developing our personal instrumental skills. Basic song sheets with chords of favorite Folk, Blues, Country and Pop tunes are compiled in the Session’s Songbook and are provided digitally. The Jammin’ class is built around the guitar and ukelele; but diverse instruments such as acoustic bass, banjo, harmonica, and keyboards are welcome.
 

This class provides an opportunity for more advanced players to play in a group. Students will analyze and interpret the music and improve their playing! Join us as we progress along the “path to perfection”. This class is for “beyond beginners”.  Class starts after Campers are done at the church location.