Fall 2017
MetroParks Music
Our music department offers recreational music opportunities for children, teens, adults and seniors. We emphasize an all-inclusive, relaxed approach to playing popular music. Our students are provided with technical instruction, a place to practice their craft, and plenty of performance spots on festivals, celebrations, and parks events throughout the Music City.Our students have gone on to play professionally around town and around the country; as well as appearing on TV, radio and multi-media.
Fall 2017 class offerings
Beginning Adult Harmonica- Taught by Shannon Williford this is an introductory class for all things harmonica. Blues styles and techniques will be covered.
Beginning Adult Guitar- This class is for older beginners. No experience necessary. Students should have their own instrument.
African Drumming Workshop-Always wanted to play drums? Here’s your chance. This series is great for first time
drummers who want to learn African rhythms in a fun group setting. Get the tools you needto play traditional African music and feel confident at a drum circle or next drum jam.Each class will build on simple patterns, concepts and sounds from week to week. Have agreat time drumming with new friends.
jamBand- Our jamBand program takes young people who are already playing an instrument and places them in a group with other students their own age and skill level; while teaching them how to be in a band. We have many performance opportunities throughout the year. We are always accepting new students who play guitar, keys, bass, drums, or harmonica. Other instruments also considered.
Songwriting- This class will explore different strategies for writing original material. Students will have an opportunity to perform their work in an end-of-semester concert.
Beginning Guitar Class- This class is designed for those who do not have any guitar experience. We will be learning simple melodies and basic chords. The student needs to have access to a guitar in good playing condition. Space is limited. New students will not be accepted after the 2nd class meeting. Cost is $100 for a twelve week session. Scholarships are available.
IntermediateGuitar Class- This class is for students that have completed the beginning guitar class. Also appropriate for young students that have had guitar lessons elsewhere. Students should be proficient in playing the basic open chords C, A, G, E, and D. Cost is $100 for a twelve week session. Scholarships are available.
Acoustic Picking Party- This jam session is a chance for adults and teens to play together in a relaxed setting. Everyone will have a chance to call the tune and lead the group in a song. Led by Mike Teaney this class will meet on Tuesday evenings at 7:00. Bring your own guitars, banjos, fiddles, ukuleles or other acoustic instruments.
The Hartman Park Band- This laid-back class gives older adults a fun opportunity to play together in a band. Some experience on an instrument is recommended. We play great tunes from the blues, R+B and oldies catalog. This group will have several performance opportunities throughout the year
Registration begins August 1st by email or
Or by phone at 615 862-8440.
Session Starts September 5th**
Last week of Class November 13th
jamBand Fall Semster Concert will be on Nov 17thth at
Looby Theater
ClassAGEDAYTIMESFEE/INSTRUCTOR
CENTENNIAL PERFORMING ARTSSTUDIOS
African Drum WorkshopTeen/AdultMon.6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.$100/10 weeksC. Kaufmen
Beginning HarmonicaAdultTues.11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.$30/6 WeeksWilliford
Beginning Adult GuitarAdultTues.12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. $30/6 WeeksWilliford
earlyjamBand9-12Tues3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.NC/11 WeeksWilliford
earlyjamBand13-18Tues3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.NC/11 WeeksWilliford
Songwriting12-18Tues.4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.NC/11 Weeks Williford
Young jamBand 9-12Tues.5:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. NC/11 Weeks Frazee/Williford
jamBandGig Band13-18Tues.6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.NC/11 Weeks Frazee/Williford
Acoustic Picking Party14-adultTues.7:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.NC ongoingTeaney
Beginning Guitar8-12Wed.4:30 p.m.-5:30p.m.$100/12 WeeksGrimaldi
IntermediateGuitar9-18Wed.5:30 p.m.-6:30p.m.$100/12 WeeksGrimaldi
Jamband12-18Thurs.4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.NC/11 Weeks Frazee
jamBand Jr.9-12Thurs.5:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. NC/11 Weeks Frazee/Williford
jamBandGig Band13-18Thurs.6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.NC/11 Weeks Frazee/Williford
Jam Band Extra13-18Thurs.7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.NC/11 Weeks Williford
HARTMANCOMMUNITY CENTER
The Hartman Park BandAdultFri.11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.NC OngoingS. Frazee
SEVIER COMMUNITY CENTER
Beginning Guitar10-18Mon.5:30 p.m.- 6:30 p.m.$100/12 WeeksJ. Grimaldi