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  • MUS-01 2-Chord Songs on Acoustic Guitar
  • Session I: 2/10/2025 - 3/3/2025
    Days & Times: M 12:15 PM - 1:30 PM
    Number of Meetings: 4
    Building: UPark 158
    Instructor: Arlene Slocum
    Fee: $20.00
    Session I: Feb. 10, 17, 24, Mar. 3
    Mondays 12:15 - 1:30 pm
    This class is for all levels of players. Kind of like a jam but with the focus on fun stuff we can do on guitar with 2 chord songs. Beginners can stick to basic strumming and more advanced players can work on leads or advanced techniques. If you play another instrument like fiddle or harmonica and want to join to practice solos come join us! Enrollment limited to 10.
    Instructor Arlene Slocum learned to play guitar at OLLI and loves to teach basic skills while playing popular music. She performs with the Pioneer pickers and other local jam groups.
 

  • MUS-02 Beginning Guitar, I
  • Session I: 2/11/2025 - 3/4/2025
    Days & Times: Tu 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
    Number of Meetings: 4
    Building: UPark 151
    Instructor: Emma Centers
    Fee: $20.00
    THIS COURSE IS FULL. Please click the "Add to Waitlist" button below. 
    Session I: Feb. 11, 18, 25, Mar. 4
    Tuesdays 10:30 - 11:45 am
    *Bring a 6 string guitar and a good attitude!
    *This is a two-part course; sign up for one or the other, or both.

    If learning to play guitar is on your bucket list, this could be your start! Each course we will learn to strum a chord and sing a familiar song. By the end, you will have dozens of songs available to you - right at your fingertips! Part II will be more focused on playing in a group and the etiquette involved, as well as feeling comfortable while doing it. Enrollment limited to 5 for part I; increased to 10 for part II.
    Instructor Emma Centers started playing guitar in an OLLI class. She enjoys playing and performing with other music lovers.
 

  • MUS-03 Beginning Guitar, II
  • Session II: 3/18/2025 - 4/8/2025
    Days & Times: Tu 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
    Number of Meetings: 4
    Building: UPark 151
    Instructor: Emma Centers Fee: $20.00
    Session II: Mar. 18, 25, Apr. 1, 8
    Tuesdays 10:30 - 11:45 am
    *Bring a 6 string guitar and a good attitude!
    *This is a two-part course; sign up for one or the other, or both.

    If learning to play guitar is on your bucket list, this could be your start! Each course we will learn to strum a chord and sing a familiar song. By the end, you will have dozens of songs available to you - right at your fingertips! Part II will be more focused on playing in a group and the etiquette involved, as well as feeling comfortable while doing it. Enrollment limited to 5 for part I; increased to 10 for part II.
    Instructor Emma Centers started playing guitar in an OLLI class. She enjoys playing and performing with other music lovers.
 

  • MUS-04 Music from Hard Times
  • Session I: 2/11/2025 - 3/4/2025
    Days & Times: Tu 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM
    Number of Meetings: 4
    Building: Distance Delivery via Zoom
    Instructor: Larry Moen
    Fee: $20.00
    Session I: Feb. 11, 18, 25, Mar 4
    Tuesdays 2:00 - 3:15 pm
    Throughout American history we have gone through hard times as a country. One way we’ve always responded is through music—some sad, some angry, some hopeful or inspiring, and some that just soothes our souls. Join me by zoom as we listen to the music our parents, grandparents, and ancestors used to get through, and to move ahead.
    Instructor: Larry Moen (see HL-05)
 

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