The Drumming Circle

Join instructor Ramon Murillo to discover a new voice of life rhythms, spirit, and unity through drumming. We will look at the history of the drum through imagery and recordings, and then Ramon will invite you to participate in Native American drum rhythms, chants, dance, and game playing--including the snake dance and bone games. We will practice modern drumming circle techniques, including breathing and various drum tones. Class will end with group drumming circle sessions. You'll leave with a connection to the community and a feeling of protection, healing, and enlightenment. Please bring your drum or rattle. If you don't have an instrument, the instructor will provide one. Ramon Murillo has taught Native American cultural arts and participated in drumming, chanting, and ceremonies for over 30 years.
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Guitar: Beginning

Don't miss this opportunity to learn how to play the guitar! Join us for five high-strumming evenings as you practice beginning guitar chords and learn to play some popular songs. Instructor Tom Hodge is a Bellingham singer/songwriter who loves teaching beginners. He creates a safe and fun learning environment for aspiring guitar students. Register with a friend for twice the fun! This class is for ages 13 and older. Please bring an acoustic guitar to class.

S8328 / Sessions 5
Tu and Th from 7:15 PM to 9:00 PM
Hodge
$89

Start Date:4/6
End Date: 4/20
WCC - Laidlaw Ctr #211

Ukulele!

Everyone can learn to play the ukulele--including you! An easy instrument to master, the music that comes out of this reasonably priced little powerhouse brings smiles and foot-tapping to audiences anytime and anywhere! Spend five evenings with Whatcom County's most exuberant "uke" player, Tom Hodge, as he gets you started. By the end of this course, you will be playing your favorite tunes with confidence. This class is for ages 13 and older. Please bring your ukulele to class.

S8748 / Sessions 5
Tu and Th from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Hodge
$79

Start Date:4/6
End Date: 4/20
WCC - Laidlaw Ctr #211

Instant Piano (For Hopelessly Busy People)

You don’t need years of weekly lessons to learn how to play the piano. You can learn enough in this one workshop to play almost any song on the piano using both hands. Then go on to perfect your technique at home using a home-study CD designed by the instructor, Robert Laughlin. This system, used by the pros, focuses on chords, not tedious note reading. It’s effective and great fun! $25 materials fee for textbook and CD is payable at class. Robert Laughlin invented the one-day chord piano workshop in 1982, and has successfully taught this method to over 150,000 students. He has worked as a professional pianist and is the author of some 20 books on learning piano, several of which have been translated into German. He holds a BA from the University of California.

S8360 / Sessions 1
Tu from 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM
Laughlin
$45

Start Date:4/20
End Date: 4/20
WCC - Heiner #210