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START JAMMING WORKSHOP For guitar and harmonica stu- dents who have taken some music courses and want to move on to the next stage of learning to play with others, these jamming work- shops are for you! The basics of working in a group will be covered using chord and lyrics sheets of well known songs and the blues. Ukulele, banjo, and bass players are welcome. Harmonica players please bring C, D and A harmoni- cas. No class November 12. Instructor: Larry Ayre #46896 Mondays October 15 - November 26 6:00 - 7:30 pm Lewis Salish Building $90/6

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BLUES HARMONICA The harmonica is a versatile instrument that can be heard in music ranging from folk and country to jazz and rock, but the harmonica is truly at home with the blues. No previous musical experience is necessary. Please

PIANO (BEGINNER) (55 years & over)

BEGINNER BLUES GUITAR Get happy while strumming the Blues! This course will focus on 12 bar blues songs and cover strumming patterns, turnarounds, blues scales and simple blues licks (phrases). Instructor: Larry Ayre #46901 Thursdays October 11 - November 15 2:15 - 3:15 pm Lewis Meeting Room $75/6 chance to learn your favourite songs. These small group classes study the basics of music, then you choose more! The first book costs $30 and a piano or keyboard is recommended for practicing at home. Instructor: Debbie Ross #46791 Wednesdays September 12 - November 28 2:00 - 3:00 pm Lewis Tsolum Building $192/12 Have you always wanted to play the piano? Music makes your brain work better and here’s your

PIANO (BEYOND BEGINNER) (55 years & over)

Are you looking for a way to con- tinue to improve your piano skills? These small group classes are for participants with a little experi- ence that would like to study the basics of music, and then choose more! The first book is $30 and a piano or keyboard is recommend-

bring a ‘C’ harmonica. Instructor: Larry Ayre #46897 Thursdays

October 11 - November 15 1:00 - 2:00 pm Lewis Meeting Room $75/6

ed for practicing at home. Instructor: Debbie Ross #46791 Wednesdays

RECORDER Music makes your brain work better! Try a new instrument, join a small group ensemble, and meet new friends. This is a great way to learn to read music as well as keep your brain and fingers agile. Soprano recorder and book cost will be $30, bought from the instructor at the first lesson. Alto and tenor recorders will be avail- able to try. Instructor: Debbie Ross #46793 Wednesdays September 12 - November 28 1:00 - 2:00 pm Lewis Tsolum Building $144/12

September 12 - November 28 3:00 - 4:00 pm Lewis Tsolum Building $192/12

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