Table of Contents
- Young Yukes
- Continuing Ukulele
- Acoustic Guitar for Beginners
- Intermediate Acoustic Guitar
- Songs with Friends
- Beginning Irish Bodhran
- Advanced Beginners Irish Flute and Tin Whistle
- Intermediate to Advanced Irish Flute and Tin Whistle
- Celtic Backup for Bouzouki and Guitar
- Irish Tenor Banjo and Mandolin
- Introduction to Irish Fiddle for Violinists
- Intermediate Irish Fiddle
Early Childhood Music
Musical Imagination Station (Ages 3-6 years)
An online class designed as a shared experience for children ages three to six and a parent or caregiver. Creative music, movement, and drama are blended in a seamless, unique sequence of highly engaging experiences for the entire family. Each session begins with a musical greeting and a jazzy body warm-up, which is followed by an exploration of steady beat and rhythmic patterns through instrument playing. Mr. B Box is then opened up to reveal visuals that are used to take everyone on an exciting musical imaginative journey to different places such as the moon, the ocean, farm, jungle, a picnic, etc. After returning home from our imagination travel experience, all are invited to call their special stuffed animal friends. Together we sing, dance and play with our friends. After reflecting on all of our experiences, a musical goodbye concludes the session. Elements of music such as steady beat, tempo, pitch (high/low), dynamics and timbre are reinforced throughout each session through songs, chants, instrument playing, and creative movement. Students may enroll for one or both classes.
Instructor: Mary Gresock
Class 1: Saturday, Sep 26-Oct 17, 12-12:40pm, Online| $92 (plus $13 Glen Echo Park reg. fee)
Class 2: Saturday, Nov 7-Nov 28, 12-12:40pm, Online | $92 (plus $13 Glen Echo Park reg. fee)
Guitar and Ukulele
Young Yukes (Ages 9-14)
Join this fun online class and learn to play the ukulele, a small member of the guitar family. It’s easy to start, and the possibilities are endless! You’ll learn the basics of chords, strumming, fingerpicking, and more so you can play your favorite songs solo or in our ukulele band. Ukulele required. This class takes place via Zoom, and the link to participate will be provided to registered students only by the instructor prior to the first day of class.
Instructor: Mike Kligerman
Thursdays, Sept 24-Nov 12, 5-6 pm, 8 sessions, Online | $164 (plus $13 Glen Echo Park reg. fee)
Continuing Ukulele (Ages 13+)
Take your basic skills to a new level as you learn more picking and some melody playing too, and tackle the songs you really want to play. Beginning Uke or equivalent required. Online. Minimum age 13. Ukulele & notebook required. This class takes place via Zoom, and the link to participate will be provided to registered students only by the instructor prior to the first day of class.
Instructor: Mike Kligerman
Tuesdays, Sep 22-Nov 10, 6-7 pm, 8 sessions, Online | $164 (plus $13 Glen Echo Park reg. fee)
Acoustic Guitar for Beginners (Ages 13+)
Learn a few basic chords and strums, and you’ll be playing satisfying versions of your favorite songs in this fun class. You know a lot about music just from years of listening. Use that knowledge and you’ll be playing by ear in no time. Guitar and notebook required. This class takes place via Zoom, and the link to participate will be provided to registered students only by the instructor prior to the first day of class.
Instructor: Mike Kligerman
Thursdays, Sep 24- Nov 12, 7-8 pm, 8 sessions, Online | $164 (plus $13 Glen Echo Park reg. fee)
Intermediate Acoustic Guitar (Ages 13+)
So you’ve taken beginning guitar or you’ve been playing for a while and want to get to the next level. Learn some finger picking and other techniques that will make your playing more interesting. Use these skills to play songs you love. Online. Minimum age 13. Guitar & notebook required. This class takes place via Zoom, and the link to participate will be provided to registered students only by the instructor prior to the first day of class.
Instructor: Mike Kligerman
Thursdays, Sep 24- Nov 12, 8-9 pm, 8 sessions, Online | $164 (plus $13 Glen Echo Park reg. fee)
Songs With Friends (Ages 13+)
From blues to Bob Dylan, Bono, Beyoncé, and beyond, expand your guitar/ukulele technique and repertoire while playing great music with others. We all pick suitable songs and learn to play them as individuals and as a group. Bring guitar or ukulele and notebook.
Instructor: Mike Kligerman
Thursdays, Sept 24-Nov 12, 9-10 pm, 8 sessions, Online | $164 (plus $13 Glen Echo Park reg. fee)
Traditional Irish Music
Beginning Irish Bodhran (10+)
Class focuses on traditional Kerry-style of playing emphasizing drum positioning, stick control, basic styles. Tune types include jig, reel, hornpipe, slip jig, slide, polka. Discussion of definition, characteristics of Irish traditional music including history, role of percussion. Students must provide own instrument. Minimum age 10. Currently this class will be virtual and conducted via Zoom with a maximum of three people at a time. Depending on sign-up, additional sections may be added. More info: jessewinch@hotmail.com. This class takes place via Zoom, and the link to participate will be provided to registered students only by the instructor prior to the first day of class.
Instructor: Jesse Winch
Mondays, Oct 12- Nov 16, 5:30-6:30pm, 6 sessions, Online | $156
Advanced Beginners Irish Flute and Tin Whistle (13+)
Combined class for advanced beginning players. Some basic knowledge of the instrument, fingering, simple scales, and simple tunes is required. Explore the rich aural tradition of Irish music and expand your repertoire. Irish tunes learned by ear: jigs, reels, hornpipes, polkas. Learn about fingering, ornamentation, breath control, intonation, basic repertoire, and listening recommendations. Bring Irish flute or tin whistle in the key of D and a recording device.
Instructor: Tina Eck
Wednesdays, Sep 2-Oct 28, 7-8 pm, 9 sessions, Online | $198 (plus $13 Glen Echo Park reg. fee)
Intermediate to Advanced Irish Flute & Tin Whistle (13+)
Builds on the Advanced Beginners Irish Flute/ Tin Whistle class. Fundamental skills required. Explore additional repertoire, ornamentation, phrasing; also focuses on tone, intonation, breath control, session tunes, learning by ear. We explore jigs, reels, hornpipes, polkas, and other tuneforms. Bring an Irish simple system flute or tin whistle in the key of D and recording device.
Instructor: Tina Eck
Wednesdays, Sep 2-Oct 28, 8-9pm, 9 sessions, Online | $198 (plus $13 Glen Echo Park reg. fee)
Celtic Backup for Bouzouki & Guitar (15+)
Covers techniques of accompaniment for jigs, reels, hornpipes, etc., with focus on rhythm patterns, constructing chord progressions. Well-known session tunes serve as examples. Also discussed: “session survival,” playing in an ensemble. Recording device helpful. Must provide own instrument. More info: 703.969.6909 or keithcarr@mac.com. This class takes place online and the link to participate will be provided to registered students only by the instructor prior to the first day of class.
Instructor: Keith Carr
Tuesdays, Nov 10- Jan 19, No Class 12/22, 7-8pm 9 sessions, Online | $234
Irish Tenor Banjo & Mandolin (15+)
Covers Irish melody style playing for mandolin & four-string banjo tuned GDAE. For advanced beginner & intermediate level players. Students must already have at least basic proficiency on their instrument and be capable of playing and learning by ear. Well-known session tunes serve as examples & include reels, jigs, hornpipes. Recording device helpful. Must provide own instrument. More info: 703.969.6909 or keithcarr@mac.com. This class takes place via Zoom, and the link to participate will be provided to registered students only by the instructor prior to the first day of class.
Instructor: Keith Carr
Tuesdays, Nov 10- Jan 19, No Class 12/22, 8-9pm, 9 sessions, Online | $234
Introductory Irish Fiddle for Violinists (Ages 18+)
For adult violin students who are interested in learning more about traditional Irish fiddling. Explore various rhythms and tune types, experiment with ornamentation and bowing principles while learning jigs, reels, hornpipes, mazurkas, highlands barn dances, and more Great ear training, great fun! Students must provide their own instruments. This class takes place via Zoom, and the link to participate will be provided to registered students only by the instructor prior to the first day of class.
Instructor: Mitch Fanning
Wednesdays, Sept 2-Dec 16, No Class Nov 25, 7:30-8:25 pm, Online | $330
Intermediate Irish Fiddle (Ages 18+)
This class is designed for more experienced violin students and those who have taken Introductory Irish Fiddle who want to continue their studies and learn more advanced and complex tunes. Minimum age 18. Students must provide their own instruments. This class takes place via Zoom, and the link to participate will be provided to registered students only by the instructor prior to the first day of class.
Instructor: Mitch Fanning
Wednesdays, Sept 2-Dec 16, No Class Nov 25, 8:30-9:30 pm, Online | $330
Singing
Sparks! Vocal Class (Ages 7-12)
Ignite the vocal musical spark in your child. The Washington Conservatory’s voice class teaches age-appropriate vocal techniques for proper breath support, projection, pitch, and phrasing. Sing songs from pop to stage to classical, acapella and with accompaniment, in unison and harmony, all while having fun! Info: 301.320.2770; www.washingtonconservatory.org.
Instructor: Jennifer Suess
Mondays, Sep 14-Dec 21, 4:15-5 pm, 15 sessions, Online | $383 (plus $13 Glen Echo Park reg. fee)
Intermediate Voice (Ages 18+)
This class is designed for more experienced singers and those who have taken Introduction to Singing for Adults and want continued refinement of vocal skills. Prerequisite: one year of Introduction to Voice, or upon the recommendation by the instructor after an audition. Audition requirement: a prepared piece with audio accompaniment (no vocal track). To schedule call: 301.320.2770; www.washingtonconservatory.org. This class takes place via Zoom, and the link to participate will be provided to registered students only by the instructor prior to the first day of class.
Instructor: Jennifer Suess
Mondays, September 14- December 21, 7:30-8:30 pm, 15 sessions, Online | $345 (plus $13 Glen Echo Park reg. fee)
Introduction to Singing for Adults (Ages 18+)
It’s never too late to learn! In a group setting, enjoy learning ways to warm up your voice for the best sound, range, and vocal health, how to stay in tune, and how changes in posture and breathing can help you sing. You will learn a technique that applies to all styles of music, along with basic skills in reading notes and pitches. (And no one is required to sing alone!) This class takes place via Zoom, and the link to participate will be provided to registered students only by the instructor prior to the first day of class.
Instructor: Jennifer Suess
Mondays, Sept 14 30-December 21, 6:30 pm-7:30 pm, 15 sessions, Online | $345 (plus $13 Glen Echo Park reg. fee)
Music Appreciation and Seminars
40 Cello Etudes in First Position (Ages 18+)
Deb Brudvig, a professional cellist and teacher, composed the innovative book: 40 Etudes in the First Position for the Intermediate Cellist. Each week, she will guide us through etudes with titles such as “Fleet Fingers,” “Dramatic,” and “New Ideas” while we will learn and discuss left-hand technique, bow strokes, direction, and dynamics. Both the class and the book of short, enjoyable, contemporary etudes are designed for the intermediate young cellist or the adult who wants to learn or brush up on cello skills. Cost includes book. Minimum age 18. This class takes place via Zoom, and the link to participate will be provided to registered students only by the instructor prior to the first day of class.
Instructor: Deb Brudvig
Thursdays, October 8 – December 17, 8-9 pm, 10 sessions, Online | $254 (plus $13 Glen Echo Park reg. fee)