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- MUS-03 Intermediate Guitar: Songs of Paul Simon
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Session II: 10/19/2026 - 11/9/2026
Days & Times M 12:15 PM - 1:30 PM
Number of Meetings: 4
Building: UPark (opens in new tab)
Instructor: Arlene Slocum
Fee: $20.00
This course is Full! You may add yourself to the waitlist below.
Intermediate Guitar: Songs of Paul Simon
MUS-03 (in-person)
Session II: Oct. 19, 26, Nov. 2, 9
Mondays 12:15 - 1:30 pm
If you can play songs in major keys of A, C, D, G, E and want to learn more this is the class for you! We are focusing on the music of great American songwriter Paul Simon. This class will have more emphasis on fingerstyle techniques but we will also work on strumming and rhythm. Enrollment limited to 10.
Instructor Arlene Slocum learned to play guitar in OLLI classes! She manages the Pioneer Park Pickers and plays at jams and open mics and folk festivals.
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- MUS-04 Guitar Jam and Learn
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Session II: 10/19/2026 - 11/9/2026
Days & Times: M 2:00 PM - 3:45 PM
Number of Meetings: 4
Building: UPark (opens in new tab)
Instructor: Krista Holbrook
Fee: $20.00
Guitar Jam and Learn
MUS-04 (in-person)
Session II: Oct. 19, 26, Nov. 2, 9
Mondays 2:00 - 3:15 pm
Bring your guitar and tuner so we can jam together, practice new techniques and improve our confidence level. Expect to repeat songs, bring a favorite song if you want to share, but mostly enjoy playing with a group in a supportive environment. If you are more advanced, share your knowledge. Bring tips and tricks that have helped you improve. Enrollment limited to 12.
The first time instructor Krista Holbrook picked up a guitar was at an Olli class for beginning guitar. She welcomes all levels to participate in this friendly jam.
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- MUS-05-Z Listening to Music from the Great Musicals
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Session II: 10/19/2026 - 11/9/2026
Days & Times: M 3:45 PM - 5:00 PM
Number of Meetings: 4
Building: Distance Delivery
Instructor: Larry Moen
Fee: $15.00
Listening to Music From the Great Musicals
MUS-05-Z (distance-delivered) recorded
Session II: Oct. 19, 26, Nov. 2, 9
Mondays 3:45 - 5:00 pm
Time for relaxation and good memories. We'll be listening to great songs from musicals, primarily those from the wonderful musical films of the ‘60s and ‘70s. Take a break from things and enjoy the songs you remember but mostly forget to take the time to listen to. It's good for your brain and good for your soul.
Instructor: Larry Moen (see ART-02)
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- MUS-06 Absolutely Beginning Ukulele: Songs in the keys of A, D, and F
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Session II: 10/20/2026 - 11/17/2026
Days & Times: Tu 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Number of Meetings: 5
Building: UPark (opens in new tab)
Instructor: Cindee Karns
Fee: $20.00
Absolutely Beginning Ukulele: Songs in the keys of A, D, and F
MUS-06 (in-person)
Session II: Oct. 20, 27, Nov. 3, 10, 17
Tuesdays 10:30 - 11:45 am (5 weeks)
This class will introduce very beginning students to the ukulele. We will learn chords A, F, F#m, Bm, Bb, C, D, Dm, and E and a few more and 2-3 more songs each week that use those chords. By the end of the class, you will be able to play at least 10 more songs on the ukulele.
*This class requires that you have a soprano, tenor, concert, or banjolele ukulele AND a tuner (can be your phone).
*This course is meant as a follow-up for the Session I course, but if you can take only one, either is fine!
The more you play, the better you'll get. We will have drop-in guest teachers (hopefully) to give students more one-on-one coaching. Don't worry, playing the ukulele is guaranteed to put you in a good mood during class and each time you practice. Enrollment limited to 25.
Instructor: Cindee Karns (see MUS-02)
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- MUS-07 Beginning Song Writing
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Session II: 10/23/2026 - 11/13/2026
Days & Times: F 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Number of Meetings: 4
Building: UPark (opens in new tab)
Instructor: Laura Walsh
Fee: $20.00
Beginning Songwriting and Digital Saving
MUS-07 (in-person)
Session II: Oct. 23, 30, Nov. 6, 13
Fridays 10:30 - 11:45 am
Do you have an idea for a song you would like to write? Do you enjoy music and wonder if you could make your own? This class will offer several simple ideas to get you started. It will NOT include a lot of music theory, but rather some practical ideas that might help you with the first steps. It will also include some beginning steps in saving your song ideas, such as recording on your phone and/or entering songs into music notation software. Copies of Just Press Record and MuseScore (or similar applications) are recommended.
Instructor Laura Walsh likes to play board games and write music - sometimes both at the same time.
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