Expand your musical horizons, and free yourself from sheet-music dependence, and be the life of the party! This very practical presentation of music theory includes predicting chord progressions, learning from recordings and transposing. An ideal follow-up to the "Instant Piano" classes but is open to anyone who has a basic understanding of chords on any instrument. Topics include: How to find the starting note, how to determine when chords change, how to predict the chord progression, how chords help you find the correct melody, how the melody helps you find the correct chords, how to learn songs from recordings, how to transpose, the universal key signature, how to use the Circle of Fifths, how to recognize the most common chord patterns.

In just a few hours, you can learn enough secrets of the trade to give you years of musical enjoyment. Learn to play piano by using the chord method. The chord method is LOTS of fun and a trick that professionals have used for years. This class will include an initial three hour zoom class, an online book, self paced online follow up lessons, a recording of the class and also an optional periodic question and answer session. Topics include: Understanding how chords function in a song Maximizing sheet music comprehension by reading less Forming the three primary types of chords Managing various keys and time signatures Eliminating the need for counting Simplifying over 12,000 complex chords

Learn to play the guitar in just a few hours! This crash course will teach you basic chords and how to play along with your favorite songs right away. The class is conducted online via Zoom, so you can participate from the comfort of your home. You'll also receive an online book, follow-up video lessons, and the option to join periodic online Q&A sessions. The focus of this class is on learning Christmas songs, and a recording of the class is included. Topics to be covered include: How chords function in a song Formation of the three primary types of chords Guitar tuning basics Fundamental strumming patterns Tips for purchasing a quality guitar (what to avoid) Playing along with simple melodies

In just a few hours you can learn enough about playing the ukulele to give you years of musical enjoyment and you won’t have to take private lessons to do this. This crash course will teach you some basic chords and get you playing along with your favorite songs right away. Fee includes the online book, online recorded follow up lessons, a recording of the class and also access to optional live periodic question and answer sessions at no additional cost. Class is online using zoom and is partly hands on and partly lecture/demonstration.