Music, Dance & Film   

This course is an introduction to the styles and techniques of the classical guitar. Students will learn how to read music, play scales and arpeggios, and perform music in an ensemble setting. We will also explore the history and repertoire of the instrument to give students a solid foundation for exploring the broader world of the classical guitar. This class is suitable for students with no experience with guitar and students with some introductory knowledge of guitar.

Students must provide their own guitar and music stand for home practice (wire music stands can be purchased for under $15). Music stands will be available for use during class. 

A hands-on filmmaking workshop for actors, writers, and directors to bring drama to the screen. Students are invited to submit their final projects to the Very Short Film Festival at Peninsula College.
 

Advanced Screenwriting is a continuation for students from the "Beginning Screenwriting" classes to advance their scripts. It is also open to any folks with screenwriting experience who want to further develop their skills and/or a specific script. Along with providing a supportive "writer's room" environment, the class will dig deeper into scene structure, developing credible dialogue, re-writing, and preparing your project for professional applications: festivals, the entertainment industry, actual production.
 

This course is an introduction to the styles and techniques of the classical guitar. Students will learn how to read music, play scales and arpeggios, and perform music in an ensemble setting. We will also explore the history and repertoire of the instrument to give students a solid foundation for exploring the broader world of the classical guitar. This class is suitable for students with no experience with guitar and students with some introductory knowledge of guitar.

Students must provide their own guitar and music stand for home practice (wire music stands can be purchased for under $15). Music stands will be available for use during class. 

Do you want to take your guitar skills to the next level? Enroll in our continuation course, designed for students who have already completed the "Intro to Classical Guitar Ensemble" course. During this course, you'll learn new techniques such as arpeggios, chords, and scales, and play exciting new pieces of music.

Prerequisites: Prior approval of instructor or completion of Intro to Classical Guitar Ensemble.

Required: Students must provide their own guitar and music stand for home practice (wire music stands can be purchased for under $15). Music stands will be available for use during class.

 

Learn the ancient art of "Belly Dance"! Get a full body low impact workout while learning about the history, music and props of this graceful feminine art.

This is a vast subject that covers a number of different styles of dance in a number of different Middle Eastern and North African countries. "Belly Dance" is a melting pot term that brings all those dances and areas together into one dance. There would be the learning of the actual dance moves as well as lectures on music, costumes, props, culture, history and could include video discussions as well.

Adults 18+ only.

Want to learn how drumming can improve your well-being? Learn the basics of how rhythm and hand drumming can connect you to vitality and joy! Classes cover hand technique, body posture, and basic drum sounds on African hand drums. You'll also learn rhythm melodies from different areas of the world, and practice singing while playing the drum. For information on drum selection and obtaining drums, contact instructor Zorina Wolf at zorina@villageheartbeat.com or (650) 743-6252. 

Also included:

• Warm-up exercises and stamina drumming
• Discovering polyrhythm in the body and on the drum
• Intentional and healing drumming
• Orchestrated rhythms and songs 

Student Learning Outcomes: 

• Learn how to play different drum notes easily
• Remember simple rhythmic patterns and songs
• Learn how to sing and play the drum simultaneously
• Connect to the pulse and listen!