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EdAdvance Adult Education FALL 2023 Catalog



Music & Dance

Irish Tin ( In Person ) RLC-Torrington

$65

with Jean Recchia

Calendar Sep 25, 2023 at 6:30 pm, runs for 4 weeks

Learn to play traditional Irish tunes on the tin whistle. Topics to be covered include learning to read tin whistle tablature, fingering, and playing several tunes. No prior experience required, open to all levels.

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Beginner Social Ballroom - Swing Styles ( In Person ) Woodbury

$65

with Jim Zaccaria

Calendar Sep 27, 2023 at 6:30 pm, runs for 3 weeks

Social Ballroom Dances –Jitterbug (Jive), Lindy Hop, Hustle and West Coast Swing will be covered.  All ages welcome! No partner or previous dance experience needed!

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Jumpstart Piano ( Online )
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Jumpstart Piano ( Online )

$65

with Joe Monde

Learn everything you will need to know for a great start on piano! Learn chords, skills, note reading, and techniques to play your favorite songs. You will need an electronic piano keyboard and book; Hal Leonard Adult Piano Method book 1 #HL00296441. You should be able to find these at local music stores or Amazon. If you need assistance finding either contact the instructor through EdAdvance.

This Land Was Made For You & Me: The Living Legacy Of Woody Guthrie

$65

with Anna Canoni

Calendar Oct 2, 2023 at 6 pm, runs for 4 weeks

***NO CLASS 10/9***

Presented by Woody Guthrie’s granddaughter, this course examines the folk singer-songwriter's life and prolific compositions which have become American music standards. Through primary source images and audio from the Guthrie family’s archive, the legendary musician's creative legacy is explored along with his work in humanitarian rights, the labor movement, WWII, as well as anti-fascism and anti-racism efforts.

Beginning Social Ballroom - Latin Styles ( In Person ) Woodbury

$65

with Jim Zaccaria

Calendar Oct 18, 2023 at 6:30 pm, runs for 3 weeks

Learn dance fundamentals and the basic steps for Social Ballroom Dances - Salsa, Cha Cha, Merengue, Waltz, FoxTrot and Rumba!  All ages welcome! No partner or previous dance experience needed!

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Instant Piano For Hopelessly Busy People ( Online )

$69

with Craig Coffman

Calendar Oct 30, 2023 at 6:30 pm, runs for 1 week

Learn to play piano the way professionals do, using chords. As this class is held online via Zoom, you will be able to sit at your piano or keyboard at home and take this course with no pressure at all. Topics include: how chords work in a song, how to get more out of sheet music by reading less of it, how to form the three main types of chords, how to handle different keys and time signatures, how to avoid “counting,” and how to simplify over 12,000 complex chords. Since this course includes an online book and online follow up video lessons, you will be able to continue your practice and study on your own.

Irish Seisiun ( In Person ) RLC-Torrington

$65

with Jean Recchia

Calendar Oct 30, 2023 at 6:30 pm, runs for 4 weeks

Participants learn some typical seisiun tunes. All instruments welcome, tin whistle, flute, violin, etc. Learn Irish tunes and play with other musicians. Topics covered are jigs, reels, polkas, etc. Students must already know how to play their instrument.

Instant Guitar for Hopelessly Busy People (Online)

$69

with Craig Coffman

Calendar Nov 1, 2023 at 6:30 pm, runs for 1 week

In just a few hours you can learn enough about playing the guitar to give yourself years of musical enjoyment. This course will teach you basic chords and get you playing along with your favorite songs right away. Since this class is held online with Zoom, you will be able to sit at home with your guitar and take this class without any pressure. Topics include how chords work in a song, how to form the three main types of chords, how to tune your guitar, basic strumming patterns, how to buy a good guitar (things to avoid), and how to play along with simple tunes. As the class includes an online book and online follow-up video lessons, you will be able to continue your practice and study on your own.





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