Music & Dance

Join local music instructor, Juan Rodriguez, to learn and explore the language of music. This workshop will help you understand and apply the musical principles that you need to strengthen and sharpen your understanding of the basic elements of music in a fun and social atmosphere. Additional lessons can be extended upon individual request. *Class on Sept. 29 will be from 12:00-4:00. Limit 10 students.

Saturday & Sunday, 12:00-3:00p.m., Sept. 22, 28, & 29* (3 sessions)  

Beginning to advanced students will learn to play steel drum with experienced director, Aaron Gibbs. This is a progressive program intended for the student to explore and perform eventually. Instruments and mallets will be provided. Limit 10 students.

The guitar is the world’s most popular instrument! I’ll start you off easy, and in this class you’ll learn the chromatic scale, how a capo works, tuning the guitar and the 16 chords you’ll need to play a jillion songs. We’ll listen to, play, and discuss early Bob Dylan, Woody Guthrie, Iris DeMent, Gordon Lightfoot, Rory Block, Bruce Springsteen, and, of course, some Christmas music! We’ll learn how to read tablature and when your fingers get tired we’ll view some DVD’s for fun! By the second class you will need to bring a capo and picks. Limit 6 students.

Join Juan Rodriguez, a classically trained guitar instructor, to understand chord construction at a deeper level. This workshop is designed to help each student become a better player and performer. Private lessons can be extended upon request. *Class on October 12 will be from 12:00-4:00 p.m. Limit 10 students.

Saturday and Sunday, 12:00-3:00 p.m., Oct. 5, 6, & 12* (3 sessions)  

We’ve been moving to the music since the beginning of time. Line dancing is one great way to keep the beat. No partner required. From beginners up to intermediate line dance steps look complicated, but they’re really easy to master. It is great exercise too. You’ll be strutting your stuff in no time at all. Join us for a fun night out. Wear comfortable clean sneakers that slide. Make up session if needed is Oct 22. Limit 30 students.