*NOTICE OF LOCATION CHANGE: This class will now run out of Brunswick High School.

Gather the tools to start making your own music! In this 6-week journey, you will learn about music and how it is composed. Composing music takes hard work, love, and a deep knowledge of the craft. This course is designed to teach you the fundamental aspects of craft, so that you can continue to develop your skills in the right way after leaving the course. We will create our own composition together by studying the masters (ranging from Bach, to Billie Eilish!), and having open dialogues about what we think is musically effective or not. Even if you have little or no music experience, the skills you learn in this brief course will set you up to create and/or explore music in a deeply fulfilling way for the rest of your life. Join us on this exciting adventure into music theory and history! Wes Coffin is a rising young composer from the New England area. He primarily writes contemporary classical music for a variety of ensembles. Please note: This is NOT a music class/lesson nor a group jam session. *No Class: 4/24.

Learn to play the ukulele! It has never been more popular and you don't even have to know how to read music! On the uke you can knock out folk music, rock, blues, jazz, pop, country, tunes old and new -- even classical music. Duncan Perry, who has taught more than 700 students of all ages, will introduce you to essential chords and playing techniques using commonly known songs. Oh, and there are lots of laughs along the way. And, learning to play an instrument is good for your brain! You will need a playable ukulele and an electronic tuner or a tuner app. And when folks hear you play this happy instrument, well, they just have to smile! If you don’t own a ukulele, please contact Duncan at uketime24@gmail.com for information. What are you waiting for? Grab a uke and get ready for a musical adventure, then spread the joy!

In just a few hours, you can learn enough secrets of the trade to give you years of musical enjoyment. Learn to play piano the way professionals do-using chords. The chord method is LOTS of fun and dramatically easier to learn than reading notes. Fee includes the online book, online follow up lessons, a recording of the class and also an optional periodic question and answer session. Class is held online using zoom and is partly hands-on instruction and partly lecture demonstration. *This course includes ONE live online session, and students follow up on their own with provided video lessons.

Move to the street vibe in this fun dance fitness class that mixes up funk, hip-hop and pop/urban/club music with high-energy, accessible choreography that gives you cardio and toning. An experienced Zumba instructor will cue you to move and groove, teaching steps as needed while boosting your energy and mood. Dance sneakers with a flat sole recommended. *No Class: 5/26.

In just a few hours you can learn enough about playing the guitar to give you years of musical enjoyment, and you won’t have to take private lessons to do it. 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 follow up lessons, a recording of the class and also an optional periodic question and answer session. Class is held online using zoom and is partly hands on instruction and partly lecture/demonstration. For ages 13+. *This course includes ONE live online session, and students follow up on their own with provided video lessons.

In this class, students will learn the basics of the Salsa footwork and some simple, fun moves that will get you out on the dance floor. You will learn how to connect with any partner, and build confidence dancing to different styles and tempos and music. Students will be introduced to the famous Salsa Rueda. Partner is recommended. This is a 5 session class.

2/26/25: SPECIAL NOTE: The start and end time for this class has been updated, it will start at 6:40 and end at 7:30. 

Authentic Belly Dance, or raks sharqi, is an ancient form of dance. Raks sharqi means “dance of the east” in Arabic. Belly dance celebrates every body type and every stage of life. The dance is proud and powerful and soft and sinewy with elegant and isolating movements emanating from the core. It’s the Pilates of dance. And so much fun! This is a great refresher class for experienced dancers and suitable for dancers new to belly dance. Please wear comfortable clothing, similar to what you might wear to a yoga class that will allow for free movement and the ability to see your movement. Hip scarves make it even more fun. You can dance barefoot or in a pair of comfortable dance shoes in the studio. Zills (finger cymbals) will be used in class. Check in with the instructor before you purchase any. As an added bonus, you will also have access to a video library with instruction, drills, and ongoing choreography during the length of the session. This session is designed as Belly Dance Boot Camp for beginner through intermediate and advanced belly dancers. We strive to go deeper into the dance, focusing on musicality and improvisation and the subtleties of technique. It's a good way to test the waters if you're looking to move up from Beginner to Intermediate/Advanced and it's excellent practice for Intermediate/Advanced dancers.