Upcoming Courses

Courses

Grant Writing 101 for the Non-Profit Community

Understand the "must haves" in every fundable concept. Learn how and where to find grant makers interested in you, the grant seeker, and your idea. Learn how to create a proposal capable of securing funds for your department or organization. This class will help beginners hone the skills needed to begin research and prepare fundable proposals. 

Instructor:
Robert Hull, Co-founder & past president of the Kansas Professional Grant Association

This course contains no sessions
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Instant Guitar for Hopelessly Busy People

Have you ever wanted to learn the guitar but simply find it difficult to find the time?  In just a few hours you can learn enough about playing the guitar to give you years of musical enjoyment, and you won't have to take private lessons to do it.  This crash course will teach you some basic chords and get you playing along with your favorite songs right away.  Since this class is being held online with ZOOM, you will be able to sit at home with your guitar and take this class without any pressure at all.   And since 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.  An optional periodic online question and answer session is also included.   A recording of the class is included as well.  Class limited to 15 students.  For ages 13+.  

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)
How to play along with simple tunes

Instructor:
Craig Coffman, Chords are Key, President - Seminar Instructor

Cancellation Policy:
We will refund 100% of your registration fee if the class you wish to take is full or if the class is canceled. A student who withdraws a minimum of 24 hours prior to the first class will receive a registration refund less 15%. Failure to attend class does not constitute withdrawal. All withdrawals must be received in writing and postmarked prior to the first class meeting. No refunds will be issued after the first class meeting.

This course contains no sessions
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Instant Piano for Hopelessly Busy People

In just a few hours, you can learn enough secrets of the trade to give you years of musical enjoyment.  Learn to play piano the way professionals do-using chords.  Since this class is being held online with ZOOM you will be able to sit at your piano or keyboard at home and take this course with no pressure at all.  And 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.  An optional periodic online question and answer session is also included.    A recording of the class is included as well.   The course is partly lecture/demonstration and partly hands on instruction. 

Topics include:
How chords work in a song
How to form the three main types of chords
How to handle different keys and time signatures
How to avoid "counting"
How to simplify over 12,000 complex chords

Instructor:
Craig Coffman, Chords are Key, President - Seminar Instructor


This course contains no sessions
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Intro to Voiceovers: Getting Started in Voice Acting

Do you have a passion for voiceovers? Want to earn income using your talents from the comfort of your home? Explore the fun, rewarding possibilities of the growing remote voiceover industry! Discover the current trends in the industry and how easy and affordable it can be to learn, set up and work from home. You'll learn about different types of voiceovers and tools you'll need to find success. Your instructor, a professional voice actor from Voices For All, will take notes as you read a real script in this one-on-one video chat setting, and offer some coaching to improve your delivery. You'll receive a professional voiceover evaluation later in a follow up call. One-time, 90-minute, introductory class. Class for ages 18+.

Upon registration, you will be contacted by VFA to schedule your class for a day and time of your convenience.

Instructor:
Instructor for each student will vary depending on student's availability

Cancellation Policy:

We will refund 100%of your registration fee if the class you wish to take is full or if the classis canceled. A student who withdraws a minimum of 24 hours prior to the firstclass will receive a registration refund less 15%. Failure to attend class doesnot constitute withdrawal. All withdrawals must be received in writing andpostmarked prior to the first class meeting. No refunds will be issued afterthe first class meeting.



Click HERE to register for Intro to Voiceovers: Getting Started in Voice Acting on February 2, 2023 to May 21, 2023, Online - Zoom

Who Tells Your Story?

In the musical Hamilton, there is a song called "Who Tells Your Story?" - but think about it - who does tell your story? After a lifetime spend chasing a career, raising a family, watching grandkids - what's left when you are gone? Who will know about you? Or your parents? Grandparents? Who tells your story? Beccy Tanner, former Wichita Eagle writer offers a three-week Zoom class offering insights on how to tell your story and what questions to ask. She encourages people to do video interviews of themselves and family members. Explore what's available through technology and how that can help in telling your story. 

Instructor:
Beccy Tanner, Adjunct Instructor, Department of History, Wichita State University

This course contains no sessions
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