Music   

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)

Absolutely Beginning Ukulele: Songs in the keys of C and G
MUS-02 (in-person)
Session I: Sept. 15, 22, 29, Oct. 6, 13
Tuesdays 10:30 - 11:45 am (5 weeks)
This class will introduce very beginning students to the ukulele. We will learn chords C, F, G, Am, Em, and D and a few more and practice 2-3 songs each week that use those chords.  By the end of the class, you will be able to play at least 10 songs on the ukulele.

Instructor Cindee Karns picked up the ukulele after she retired from teaching 8th graders in North Pole. She played with the Alaska Jumping Fleas in Anchorage and is now playing with The Raven Guitar group and other likely characters around town.

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.

Burlesque 101: From Idea to Performance
DAN-06 (in-person)
Session I: Sept. 17, 24, Oct. 1, 8
Thursdays 3:00 - 6:00 pm
*This course meets at The Basement; 541 3rd Ave. Fairbanks, AK 99701.
In this fun and creative introductory class, participants will build a burlesque performance from the ground up. Together, we will explore the process of developing a show concept, designing short skits, selecting music, creating simple choreography, and choosing costumes and simple props that support the performance. Students will collaborate, rehearse, and gain a behind-the-scenes look at how burlesque blends humor, storytelling, movement, and theatrical flair. The class will conclude with a playful in-class showcase in a supportive and comfortable environment.

Instructors Charlie and Rachel Blackwell (see DAN-01)

Getting Happy with Music from the 50s and 60s
MUS-01-Z (distance-delivered) recorded
Session I: Sept. 14, 21, 28, Oct. 5
Mondays 5:30 - 6:45 pm
One of the best psychological treatments ever found for anxiety, depression, disquiet, and low energy is just listening to music from your younger years. In this class we'll listen to uplifting music from the '50s and '60s. We'll get to enjoy the songs and the memories, and to take a welcome break from the complexities and troubles of the world today.
Instructor: Larry Moen (see ART-02)

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.

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.