This class introduces directional pre-reading, elementary music theory and technique with engaging songs, games, and creative discovery at the keyboard. A parent/guardian must attend and participate with the student weekly.

Required materials: “My First Piano Adventure” by Nancy and Randall Faber: Lesson Book A Pre Reading, Writing Book A, Flashcard sheets

The ukulainan craze continues! Students will enjoy playing ukulele at the next level of musical skill. Students will learn more advanced chords, strumming patterns, learn to read chord charts and beginning finger-picking techniques. Students will play a variety of songs from genres such as popular music, gospel, rock and roll and more! Students in this class have the opportunity to participate in MAFAA recitals as well as community events. Materials Needed: Three-ringed binder, pencil, and ukulele capo.

Required materials: Three-ringed binder, pencil, and *Ukulele and *Capo. (*Items may be ordered/found at Ernie Williamson Music in Park Hills).

In this Mineral Arts class, you will learn the basics of playing and singing for bluegrass. All acoustic instruments are encouraged to register (Guitar, Bass, Banjo, Fiddle, Dobro, and mandolin). Discover the structure of a bluegrass song by playing the music from kick-offs to endings. We look at what to play behind verses, choruses, and solo breaks in bluegrass songs. We encourage students to work on singing and solos while the teacher leads songs at first. As students gain confidence with their parts, the teachers
hand the reins over, and students are invited to share their solos and rhythm and lead songs in class. Play-along tracks and charts are all provided. This class is a fun and challenging way to work out your bluegrass chops while learning to play with others.

Please email anovara@mineralarea.edu

Study and perform music from America's unique contribution to the arts: jazz music. It provides an opportunity for music majors and non-music majors alike to learn about significant contributors to the jazz idiom, perform classic and new jazz compositions, and develop the necessary aural skills to function as a unit, providing an enjoyable listening experience to the ensemble members and potential audience. Repertoire and ensemble playing will be the highest priority, focusing on learning to improvise within several forms, including blues, rhythm changes, Bossa's, etc. This class will meet once a week with no prerequisites required. Any general questions can be directed to Andrew Novara, adjunct at Mineral Area College, at anovara@mineralarea.edu.

This class is available through MAC for college credit or through MAFAA without credit.