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Guitar, Beginning

You'll be amazed at how fast you'll be playing chord accompaniment to folk and country songs. You'll quickly gain a basic knowledge of tuning, strumming, chords and chord charts in this class for beginning students. Bring your guitar to the first class. Paul Leech, Instructor. (15 hrs) No fee exemption

Total Registration Fee: $55.00
  • Mon, Jan 25 - Mar 29, 6:00PM - 7:30PM
  • 100 Pines, Asheville Campus Course #: CSP-4135-175

Guitar, Intermediate

Go beyond chord accompaniment and begin finger picking, reading notes, and understanding the fundamentals of music theory. A greater variety of more difficult music will be explored in this intermediate class. You should have taken the beginning class or have a basic knowledge of the guitar, chords and chord charts before enrolling in this class. Bring your guitar to class. Paul Leech, Instructor. (15 hrs) No fee exemption

Total Registration Fee: $55.00
  • Mon, Jan 25 - Mar 29, 7:30PM - 9:00PM
  • 100 Pines, Asheville Campus Course #: CSP-4137-176

Music Composition

Have you ever wanted to compose your own music? In this class, you will learn to read and write music, play rhythms, write chord progressions, and compose melodic lines to accompany them. No previous knowledge is needed, beginners are encouraged to attend. (20 hrs) No fee exemption

Total Registration Fee: $55.00
  • Wed, Jan 27 - Mar 17, 6:00PM - 8:30PM
  • Ferguson Auditorium, Asheville Campus Course #: CSP-4139-178

Music Composition, Intermediate New

In this exciting new class you will learn how to analyze compositions and large scale forms, progressions and altered chords, and apply them to your own compositions. We will also explore different musical styles in history, what makes them different and unique, and how to hear the difference. Basic theory knowledge is necessary; however, there will be a review of chords, scales, functional and tonal harmony. Any instrument and performance level is sufficient. (10 hrs) No fee exemption

Total Registration Fee: $55.00
  • Wed, Mar 24 - Apr 14, 6:00PM - 8:30PM
  • Ferguson Auditorium, Asheville Campus Course #: CSP-4136-179