Music & DanceFearless Approach to theGuitar and New Country -Level 1Learn common chords and techniques ofsome of today's hottest new country stars likeTaylor Swift, The Band Perry, Lady Antebellum,etc. We'll explore chords, song structure,strumming techniques, the power of the capoand beginning fingerpicking techniques.Please bring an acoustic guitar and capo.Ages 14 and up. Learning materials areincluded. Class will be held at the A# MusicStudios, 8811 92nd St. S., Suite 111, CottageGrove, MN 55016. Watch for Level 2coming Winter 2013.SHAWN FOSTER was born with a song inhis head! He started playing the drums atage 8 and picked up the guitar at age 11studying rock, classical, jazz, etc. alongthe way. Shawn can play piano, guitar anddrums and spends his free time writing,recording original music and finding waysto express his creativity. Shawn is a 1994graduate from McNally School of Musicwith a degree in Audio Production.AD14001 5 sessions WednesdaySep.26-Oct.24 7:00-7:45 p.m.$56 A# Music StudiosAD14002 5 sessions WednesdayNov.7-Dec.12 7:00-7:45 p.m.$56 A# Music StudiosJust ONCE Guitar forHopelessly Busy PeopleIn just one session, you can learn enoughabout playing the guitar to give yourself yearsof musical enjoyment, and you wonít have totake private lessons to do it. This crash coursewill teach you some basic chords and getyou playing along with your favorite songsright away. For ages 13+. Topics include:how chords work in a song, how to form thethree main types of chords, how to tune yourguitar, basic strumming patterns, how to buya good guitar (things to avoid), and how toplay along with simple tunes. Bring youracoustic guitar. Required materials fee of$29 will be collected in class for workbookand practice CD. For more information goto www.instantguitarnow.com.JUSTIN LAW brings a wealth of academicand practical music knowledge to thisclass. He specializes in welcoming beginningstudents and presenting the guitar inan easy-to-understand way. Justin is anexperienced, patient teacher with a clearand understandable style of instructionwho likes to have fun with his classes.AD13871 1 session WednesdayOct.24 6:30-9:00 p.m.$30 CGMS G106 Choir38Adult Piano -Beginning IntroductoryLearning piano is more fun with others! Getoff to a great start with this six week hands-onpiano class and learn the basics of note reading,chords, and technique. You will learn whilesitting at a full keyboard, piano action, digital,Roland piano in the piano lab at A# MusicStudios in Cottage Grove. A minimum of a61-keyed keyboard is required at home fordaily practice. Learning materials are includedin the fee. Class will be held at the A# MusicStudios, 8811 92nd St. S., Suite 111, CottageGrove, MN 55016. No class on Oct. 18.LA RAE MILLS has taught children andadults for more than 15 years in a varietyof capacities. Most recently, she quicklygrew her home music studio with a fewstudents to a commercial site of multipleteachers and classes.AD13881 5 sessions ThursdaySep.27-Nov.1 7:45-8:30 p.m.$58 A# Music StudiosAD13882 5 sessions ThursdayNov.8-Dec.13 7:45-8:30 p.m.$58 A# Music StudiosJust ONCE Piano forHopelessly Busy PeopleAs Seen on the PBS TelevisionProgram "Piano in a Flash"You don’t need years of weekly lessons tolearn piano. We can teach you enough secretsof the trade to give you years of musicalenjoyment. How? While piano teachers teachnote reading, piano professionals use chords.Learn all the chords you’ll need to play anysong in this one session. If you can find middleC and understand Every Good Boy DoesFine, you can ready. Total beginners shouldrequest a free pamphlet by sending a SASEto Innovative Keyboard Instruction, 2841 S.Southwind Dr., Gilbert, AZ 85295. Plan topay the instructor $29 for a workbook/CD.Get more out of sheet music by reading lessof it, handle different keys and time signatures,and simplify 12,000 complex chords.KRIS SIMONSON is an experiencedpiano instructor, seminar leader andpublic school teacher. He has a Bachelorsdegree in music and elementary educationfrom the College of St. Scholastica inDuluth and has taught piano seminars foreight years. He is active in many theaterproductions and plays. Currently Krisserves as a music teacher for the St. PaulSchool District.AD13861 1 session MondayOct.29 6:30-9:30 p.m.$30 CGMS G106 ChoirAdult Piano - DaytimeSee description under Adult Piano - BeginningIntroductory. No class on Oct. 18.See LA RAE MILLS' bio at left.AD13891 5 sessions ThursdaySep.27-Nov.1 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m.$58 A# Music StudiosAD13892 5 sessions ThursdayNov.8-Dec.13 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m.$58 A# Music StudiosHome RecordingDo you want to record your own music athome? With today's technology, it's easierthan ever! But knowing audio basics can helpyou get the sound you want. Learn some ofthe basic principles behind recording suchas multi-tracking, microphone types andtechniques, MIDI basics, mixing theories, effects,basic audio principles, mastering, basicpublishing and online distribution. Class willbe held at the A# Music Studios, 8811 92ndSt. S., Suite 111, Cottage Grove, MN 55016.See SHAWN FOSTER's bio at far left.AD13921 2 sessions SaturdayOct.6-Oct.13 9:00 a.m.-Noon$59 A# Music StudiosReal Women, Real Harmony,Real FunSing with the Vallee de Croix ChorusHave you had a longing desire to sing andperform in front of a live audience whichincludes your friends and family? Why notstep out of your box and into the spotlight?Practice with the award winning Vallee deCroix Chorus beginning Mon., Oct. 8 - Nov.26 from 7:00 - 9:30 p.m., then put everythingyou've learned into action by singing at theirtwo festive Christmas shows on Saturday,Dec. 1. Join us in ringing chords in 4-part acappella style. The ability to read music isnot necessary. You will be given everythingyou need to be an awesome performer ...music, learning CDs, instruction on propervocal production and showmanship coaching.Why not register with a friend? Rehearsalsare held at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 6055th St. in Stillwater. For info., call Laurieat 651-439-7102 and check the Vallee deCroix website at www.valleedecroix.org.VALLEE de CROIX is an organization ofwomen sharing a love of singing four-partharmony, achieving musical excellencethrough education and personal development,and bringing the joy of music to thecommunity in exciting, fun and competitiveperformances.AD15501 8 sessions MondayOct.8-Nov.26 7:00-9:30 p.m.$25 St. Paul LutheranClasses are open to adults 15 and up unless specified. Registration is easy! See page 2.
Wedding Dance WorkshopDo you have a wedding coming up and wantto feel comfortable with that first dance?We can help! In just one evening, you canlearn the common wedding dances - Waltz,Fox-trot, Rumba and Slow Dance. Gain easydancing skills and fun patterns so you'll feelcomfortable and look great on that specialday! Feel free to bring your music. Couplesonly please. Cost is per couple.See MONICA MOHN's bio at far right.AD11271 1 session WednesdaySep.26 7:00-9:00 p.m.$39 CGMS CafetoriumNEW! Clog Dancing - Beg.Join us for Exercise and Fun!Clogging is a truly American dance form thatbegan in the Appalachian Mountains and nowenjoys widespread popularity. Cloggers usetheir feet as an instrument to make rhythmicand percussive sounds to accompany the music.Originally accompanied by rousing fiddleand bluegrass music, cloggers today danceto all types of music including country, rock,pop and hip hop. No previous dance experiencenecessary. Ages 10 - adult are welcome.It's an activity the whole family can enjoy!No class on Nov. 6.JEAN MORGAN has been clogging since1989 and teaches beginner through intermediateclogging. Jean is past president ofthe Gopher State Clogging Association anda co-instructor at the 2002 - 51st NationalSquare Dance convention in St. Paul.AD11301 6 sessions TuesdayOct.16-Nov.27 6:30-7:15 p.m.$29 Royal Oaks CafeMusic & DanceNEW! Clog Dancing -IntermediateIf you have any previous clogging experience,please join us! All ages are welcome.Learn new routines, dance and have fun!No class on Nov. 6.See JEAN MORGAN's bio at lower left.AD11311 6 sessions TuesdayOct.16-Nov.27 7:30-9:00 p.m.$39 Wdby Elem MultiCountry Line DanceWant to have a great time dancing? Comeand learn the popular line dances of TushPush and Slap Leather. No partner is needed!Get your friends together and register forthis sassy morning of fun! Age 15 and upwelcome. Registration closes for GentleSaturday class on November 8. An optionalSaturday lunch is available. To register forlunch see AD18800 on page 33.See MONICA MOHN's bio at rightAD11341 1 session SaturdayNov.10 10:00-11:30 a.m.$15 CGMS Gym CBelly DancingExplore the beauty and expressiveness ofMiddle Eastern Dance! Discover why thisexciting dance form is gaining widespreadpopularity as a fun way to increase fitness,muscle tone and flexibility. Learn thefundamental movements of Middle EasternDance in a relaxed, supportive environment.Conditioning exercises will be taught tostrengthen and tone the muscles needed forisolation movements. Learn to play basicpatterns with zills (finger cymbals) to variousrhythms. Previous dance experience is notnecessary. The movements are low-impactand suitable for all ages (15 and up). Loosefitting, comfortable clothing or dance wearis recommended. Please bring a mat forstretching exercises. You may dance inbare feet, dance sandals or ballet slippers.KRISTINE PAUL is an experiencedteacher and performer of Middle EasternDance. She has performed at many venuesincluding the Minnesota Renaissance Festival,the Fringe Festival, and many localrestaurants. She is also co-director of theSisters of the Sahara.AD11241 6 sessions MondayOct.22-Nov.26 7:00-8:30 p.m.$59 Armstrong GymSwing and Ballroom Dancefor BeginnersLearn several basic steps in Swing, Fox-trot,Waltz, Salsa, Polka and more! This is the perfectcourse to get you started dancing and tohelp you gain confidence on the dance floor.Getting ready for a wedding or a party, or justlooking for something to do together withyour spouse or friend? Classes are fun andeasy! You'll be glad you tried them. You maysample the first lesson for $15, and pay thebalance if you wish to complete the course.Free repeat and make up lessons available fortwo months at other Twin City locations! Nodiscounts allowed on this class.DEANNA CONSTANTINE, daughter ofaward winning local dance legends Dean& Mary Constantine, provides simple,easy-to-understand instruction where everyoneis successful! If you have questionsabout the course, please call Deanna at612-240-8329 or visit the web site at www.ConstantineDance.com.AD11251 4 sessions MondayOct.29-Nov.19 7:30-9:00 p.m.$50 WMS CafeteriaSwing Dance WorkshopWhether you're new to Swing or just want to"spice up" what you know, we think you'll enjoythis two hour workshop that's all about lotsof exciting turns and spins! Price is per couple.MONICA MOHN, U.S. Ballroom Champion,has 18+ years of ballroom danceexperience. She coached with the finestinstructors in the USA, Canada and England,earning three “USA Dance” NationalBallroom Dance titles and numerousdance awards. She is extensively trainedin ballroom (Waltz, Tango, Fox-trot, ChaCha, East Coast Swing, and more) andsocial dances (Single Swing, West CoastSwing, Salsa, Merengue).AD11291 1 session ThursdayDec.6 7:00-9:00 p.m.$39 Royal Oaks Cafe."Fake ID" Line Dance -from FootlooseHave you admired the dance "Fake ID" fromthe movie Footloose? Then come on in forthis fun line dance. No partner is needed!Get your friends together and register forthis sassy afternoon of fun! Age 15 and upwelcome. Registration closes for GentleSaturday class on November 8. An optionalSaturday lunch is available. To register forlunch see AD18800 on page 33.See MONICA MOHN's bio above.AD11321 1 session SaturdayNov.10 12:15-1:45 p.m.$15 CGMS Gym C<strong>Community</strong> <strong>Education</strong> (651) 458-6600, Register online at http://www.cecool.com, see page 3.39