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How to Play Piano by Ear

Learn one of music's deepest mysteries: how to play songs without relying on music. A very practical presentation of music theory that includes predicting chord progressions, learning from recordings and transposing-all expressed in everyday language. This is an ideal follow-up to the "Instant Piano" class and is open to anyone who has a basic understanding of chords on any instrument. Expand your musical horizons, free yourself from sheet-music dependence and be the life of the party! Prior experience with chords recommended. Fee includes the online book, online follow-up lessons, a recording of the class and an optional monthly question and answer session. Class is held online using zoom.

Click HERE to register for How to Play Piano By Ear on Saturday, December 2, 2023, Online - Zoom

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 have 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. The class also includes an online book and online follow-up video lessons, so you will be able to continue your practice and study on your own. An optional periodic online question and answer session and a recording of the class is included as well. For ages 13+.

Click HERE to register for Instant Guitar for Hopelessly Busy People on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, Online - Zoom

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. This class will be held online with Zoom. You will be able to sit at your piano or keyboard and take this course with no pressure at all. 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 and a recording of the class is included as well. The course is partly lecture/demonstration and partly hands-on instruction.

Click HERE to register for Instant Piano for Hopelessly Busy People on Monday, November 13, 2023, Online - Zoom

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+.

Click HERE to register for Intro to Voiceovers: Getting Started in Voice Acting on September 5, 2023 to December 7, 2023, Online - Zoom

Killers of the Flower Moon - Book Discussion

During the 1920s, some of the wealthiest people in the world were turning up dead. This award-winning book, "Killers of the Flower Moon" by best-selling author David Grann, explores how the murders began after oil was discovered on land the Osage owned. The murders prompted the newly formed FBI to investigate. The movie adaptation by Martin Scorsese with Leonardo DiCaprio is set to release Oct 6. We'll discuss the book, the characters and the aftermath as events played out in Oklahoma. Instructor: Beccy Tanner, Adjunct Instructor, Department of History, Wichita State University Interested in learning more? Don't miss our day trip to Osage Nation in Oklahoma - "Unravel the Mystery: Osage Nation's Past and the American Bison" - to experience the sights and sounds of the book firsthand. See the Day Trips section for details and pricing. Cancellation PolicyWe will refund 100% of your registration fee if the class you wish to take is full or if the class is cancelled. 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.

Click here to register for Killers of the Flower Moon - Book Discussion October 4-18, 2023, Online - Zoom

Our Best Recipes Part II: The Ones That Always Work

Our Best Recipes Part I was a huge hit in 2022, so why not launch into part II? Join The Wichita Eagle's Denise Neal for a virtual cooking class where she and other class attendees will share and cook together their No. 1 favorite recipes - the ones that always work, that always impress guests and that cause everyone they know to beg for the recipes. Denise will prepare the recipes from home via Zoom, and class members will join in for fun and conversation. The last class will be in person at Denise's house.

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