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If you’re interested in performing, writing or producing comedy, this class is going to tickle your funny bone. Learn the fundamentals of stand-up comedy including technique and nuances, joke construction, comedic theory, how to market your comedy and how to produce your own comedy show. Students will showcase their talents at a graduation performance at a major comedy club. *$10 performance fee payable to instructor first night Barry Weisenberg has been a stand-up comic for 15 years and can be seen at such venues as the Irvine Improv and the Comedy Store.
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Saturdays 11 am-2 pm $69*
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Ever wished you could play the guitar? Well, we won’t promise that you’ll become guitar master overnight, but you can learn how to read music, where the notes are on the instrument, and how to tune the guitar. You’ll also learn basic strumming and chords. Bring your guitar to class. *$10 material fee payable to instructor for book. Michael Batton, M.A. in Music, has taught music at CSULA for the last seven years, and privately for thirteen years. 6 Wednesdays 7-9
pm $79*
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Do you just mouth the song while your friends sing along? Do you feel you can’t carry a tune or are you afraid to sing? Then this popular and amazing one-day workshop is for you. Suzanne can teach anyone to carry a tune with her almost fool-proof techniques. Learn to sing on pitch by using senses other than just hearing. You’ll sing in a group and individually in a supportive environment. So tune in and tune up. You can carry a tune! Bring a clipboard if you have one. Suzanne Weiss Morgen is a singer, composer, lyricist and teacher of vocal technique, interpretation and performance. She has a BFA in Music from UCLA and did graduate work in Vocal Pedagogy.
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Saturday 1-3:30 pm
$25
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Breathing is the foundation for playing the harmonica. Learn simple pop, folk and blues melodies, and make them deeply expressive using techniques that are simple, but powerful. No previous ability to read or play music is required—just the desire to have fun and feel more alive. Students should bring a C major diatonic harmonica or you may purchase one in class for $11. *$12 material fee payable to instructor for handouts and CDs. Dave Broida is an accomplished guitar and harmonica player who’s performed in clubs and bars. He teaches harmonica throughout California. 1 Wednesday 6-7:30
pm $19*
Save $4. Sign up for both harmonica classes at the same time for $39.
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Beginning blues harmonica will get you jammin’ the blues immediately! Emphasis will be on playing and having fun as you are introduced to the tricks of making the harmonica cry, laugh, wail and scream. No previous musical experience or harmonica training is required—only a love of the blues and a desire to play the harmonica. Students should bring a C major diatonic harmonica or you may purchase one in class for $11. *$14 material fee payable to instructor for handouts and CDs. Dave Broida is an accomplished guitar and harmonica player who’s performed in clubs and bars. He teaches harmonica throughout California. 1 Wednesday 8-10
pm $24*
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Todd has taught more than 30,000 students—from beginners to those with years of lessons—to play the piano in just one day. He invites you to see why his students proclaim, “I’ve learned more in three hours than I did in three years of lessons.” In this fun-filled workshop, you’ll learn 72 chords, 156 hand positions and how to read music from a lead sheet and fake books. Find out how to play any popular song in any key, and the tools of the trade that will make you sound like a pro. Todd will teach you how to play several songs in class using mock keyboards, then you’ll perfect your technique at home by using an exclusive audio CD and study book. This class also prepares you to take Todd’s other piano workshops. Note: If you can read the notes C, D, E, F, G, A, B, then you already know enough to enroll. If you don’t, ask how to get a free prep pamphlet when you register. *$25 material fee payable to instructor for book and CD. Todd Walker has over 30 years’ experience as a professional musician. He holds four degrees from the Grove School of Music and has been teaching one-day piano workshops since 1995.
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Saturday 10 am-1 pm $34*
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Do you have what it takes to learn to play music by ear? Take this test: go to your piano and experiment until you can play the melody to “Row, Row, Row Your Boat.” Hint: start on middle C. If you can pick out the melody on your own, you’re ready to take this workshop to learn how to add the chords to a song. Most people believe that playing by ear is a special talent that you either have or don’t. Not true! Anyone can learn to play by ear, and in just half a day. In this class, you’ll learn how to pick tunes out of your head, get songs off the radio, transpose and use the Circle of Fifths. In short, you’ll learn much of what professional players do—and what no private piano teacher will ever show you. You should already have a fundamental grasp of chords (if not, take “Piano Your Teachers Never Taught You” first). Todd promises you’ll learn more about piano in these three hours than you would taking a year of lessons. *$25 material fee payable to instructor for for home study workbook and CD. Todd Walker has over 30 years’ experience as a professional musician. He holds four degrees from the Grove School of Music and has been teaching one-day piano workshops since 1995.
1 Saturday 2-5
pm $34*
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