Music & Performance
Clawhammer Banjo 1 (Seward)
Music & Performance
Learn to play five string banjo in the traditional clawhammer style. You will learn the basic downstroke “bum-ditty” pattern and how to enhance the music with hammer-ons, pull-offs and slides.
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Instructors:
- Julie A Jao O'Baoighill
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Tue, Nov 10th 2026 | 6:15 - 8:15 PM | Seward Montessori Elementary School |
| Tue, Nov 17th 2026 | 6:15 - 8:15 PM | Seward Montessori Elementary School |
| Tue, Nov 24th 2026 | 6:15 - 8:15 PM | Seward Montessori Elementary School |
Clawhammer Banjo 2 (Seward)
Music & Performance
This class is for students who have a pretty good grasp on the basic bum-ditty and ditty-ditty patterns, know hammer-ons and pull-offs at least in theory and are working on the drop thumb.
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Instructors:
- Julie A Jao O'Baoighill
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Tue, Dec 1st 2026 | 6:15 - 8:15 PM | Seward Montessori Elementary School |
| Tue, Dec 8th 2026 | 6:15 - 8:15 PM | Seward Montessori Elementary School |
| Tue, Dec 15th 2026 | 6:15 - 8:15 PM | Seward Montessori Elementary School |
F Delventhal (flickr)
Drum Recording Workshop at Minnehaha Recording Company
Music & Performance
The Drum Recording Workshop at Minnehaha Recording Company is a welcoming and inclusive class designed for attendees of all backgrounds and experience levels.
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Instructors:
- Maile Siemon
- Tony Williamette
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Wed, Nov 4th 2026 | 6:00 - 9:00 PM | Minnehaha Recording Company |
Marco Verch (flickr)
Guitar 1 (Ella Baker)
Music & Performance
Join Colin Monette, guitarist/performer/singer/songwriter/instructor, for Guitar 1. Where he will walk you through the basics of a 12 Bar Blues, a Blues Bass Line, I-IV-V chord progression and use of the Pentatonic/Blues Scale.
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Instructors:
- Colin Monette
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Mon, Oct 19th 2026 | 6:00 - 7:00 PM | Ella Baker School |
| Mon, Oct 26th 2026 | 6:00 - 7:00 PM | Ella Baker School |
| Mon, Nov 2nd 2026 | 6:00 - 7:00 PM | Ella Baker School |
| Mon, Nov 9th 2026 | 6:00 - 7:00 PM | Ella Baker School |
| Mon, Nov 16th 2026 | 6:00 - 7:00 PM | Ella Baker School |
| Mon, Nov 23rd 2026 | 6:00 - 7:00 PM | Ella Baker School |
Freebird (flickr)
Guitar 2 (Ella Baker)
Music & Performance
Please join Colin Monette and we’ll continue learning the basic building blocks of music theory as applied to the guitar. We’ll learn triads, chord theory, and common chord progressions, so you can learn many songs and even make up your...
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Instructors:
- Colin Monette
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Mon, Oct 19th 2026 | 7:05 - 8:05 PM | Ella Baker School |
| Mon, Oct 26th 2026 | 7:05 - 8:05 PM | Ella Baker School |
| Mon, Nov 2nd 2026 | 7:05 - 8:05 PM | Ella Baker School |
| Mon, Nov 9th 2026 | 7:05 - 8:05 PM | Ella Baker School |
| Mon, Nov 16th 2026 | 7:05 - 8:05 PM | Ella Baker School |
| Mon, Nov 23rd 2026 | 7:05 - 8:05 PM | Ella Baker School |
| Mon, Nov 30th 2026 | 7:05 - 8:05 PM | Ella Baker School |
Bengt Nyman (flickr)
Harmonica (Seward)
Music & Performance
Learn how to play, jam, and harmonize with the Harmonica! Beginner friendly, no prior experience required. Bring your own Harmonica.
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Instructors:
- Dean Johnson
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Tue, Nov 24th 2026 | 6:30 - 8:00 PM | Seward Montessori Elementary School |
| Tue, Dec 1st 2026 | 6:30 - 8:00 PM | Seward Montessori Elementary School |
| Tue, Dec 8th 2026 | 6:30 - 8:00 PM | Seward Montessori Elementary School |
| Tue, Dec 15th 2026 | 6:30 - 8:00 PM | Seward Montessori Elementary School |
Improv 3 & 4 (Northeast)
Music & Performance
Geared towards intermediate level improvisors [all levels are still welcome!], this class will focus particularly on team and individual growth.
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Instructors:
- Brian Steven Lyew
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Mon, Oct 26th 2026 | 6:15 - 8:45 PM | Northeast Middle School |
| Wed, Oct 28th 2026 | 6:15 - 8:45 PM | Northeast Middle School |
| Mon, Nov 2nd 2026 | 6:15 - 8:45 PM | Northeast Middle School |
| Wed, Nov 4th 2026 | 6:15 - 8:45 PM | Northeast Middle School |
| Mon, Nov 9th 2026 | 6:15 - 8:45 PM | Northeast Middle School |
| Wed, Nov 11th 2026 | 6:15 - 8:45 PM | Northeast Middle School |
| Mon, Nov 16th 2026 | 6:15 - 8:45 PM | Northeast Middle School |
| Wed, Nov 18th 2026 | 6:15 - 8:45 PM | Northeast Middle School |
Improv Workshop: One Night Only! (Camden)
Music & Performance
You have a little bit of experience or a lot of experience with Improv. We don't care which. This workshop is open to all levels and will be a refresher on how to focus on stage work, character work and how to get out of your head and...
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Instructors:
- James DeSimone
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Wed, Nov 4th 2026 | 6:30 - 9:00 PM | Camden High School |
Inside the Orchestra: A Listener’s Guide to the Symphony (Ella Baker)
Music & Performance
Over three classes, you will learn to identify the instruments of the orchestra and gain a basic understanding of how to read an orchestral score.
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Instructors:
- Julianne Mulvey
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Wed, Oct 28th 2026 | 6:30 - 7:30 PM | Ella Baker School |
| Wed, Nov 4th 2026 | 6:30 - 7:30 PM | Ella Baker School |
| Wed, Nov 11th 2026 | 6:30 - 7:30 PM | Ella Baker School |
Irish Mandolin (Roosevelt)
Music & Performance
This class will teach several traditional Irish tunes (instrumentals) on the mandolin. The main purpose of the class is to encourage you to join the Irish music community in the Twin Cities and start playing with other people.
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Instructors:
- Matt Jensen
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Mon, Nov 2nd 2026 | 5:45 - 7:45 PM | Roosevelt High School |
| Mon, Nov 9th 2026 | 5:45 - 7:45 PM | Roosevelt High School |
| Mon, Nov 16th 2026 | 5:45 - 7:45 PM | Roosevelt High School |
| Mon, Nov 23rd 2026 | 5:45 - 7:45 PM | Roosevelt High School |
Scene Study for Actors & Directors (Ella Baker)
Music & Performance
Acting and directing can be for anyone! This is a great class for actors interested in directing, directors interested in acting, or anyone who wants the chance to dip their toes into both (no experience required)!
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Instructors:
- Troy Stolp
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Wed, Oct 14th 2026 | 6:30 - 8:00 PM | Ella Baker School |
| Wed, Oct 21st 2026 | 6:30 - 8:00 PM | Ella Baker School |
| Wed, Oct 28th 2026 | 6:30 - 8:00 PM | Ella Baker School |
| Wed, Nov 4th 2026 | 6:30 - 8:00 PM | Ella Baker School |
| Wed, Nov 11th 2026 | 6:30 - 8:00 PM | Ella Baker School |
| Wed, Nov 18th 2026 | 6:30 - 8:00 PM | Ella Baker School |
Stand-Up Comedy for Beginners (Roosevelt)
Music & Performance
Always wanted to try stand-up comedy but were too nervous to take the stage? Maybe you’ve braved an open mic or two but failed to get the laughs you were hoping for and want to refine your act?
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Instructors:
- Ben Sandell
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Wed, Oct 14th 2026 | 7:00 - 8:30 PM | Roosevelt High School |
| Wed, Oct 21st 2026 | 7:00 - 8:30 PM | Roosevelt High School |
| Wed, Oct 28th 2026 | 7:00 - 8:30 PM | Roosevelt High School |
| Wed, Nov 4th 2026 | 7:00 - 8:30 PM | Roosevelt High School |
| Wed, Nov 11th 2026 | 7:00 - 8:30 PM | Roosevelt High School |
| Wed, Nov 18th 2026 | 7:00 - 8:30 PM | Roosevelt High School |
Alison Clayton (flickr)
Uke & More Thursday Jam (Seward)
Music & Performance
Bring your uke, banjo, guitar, harmonica or voice and gather to share songs and tunes. Practice your skills, share music and get helpful tips in a casual atmosphere.
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Instructors:
- Dean Johnson
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 1st 2026 | 6:30 - 8:30 PM | Seward Montessori Elementary School |
| Thu, Oct 8th 2026 | 6:30 - 8:30 PM | Seward Montessori Elementary School |
| Thu, Oct 22nd 2026 | 6:30 - 8:30 PM | Seward Montessori Elementary School |
| Thu, Oct 29th 2026 | 6:30 - 8:30 PM | Seward Montessori Elementary School |
| Thu, Nov 5th 2026 | 6:30 - 8:30 PM | Seward Montessori Elementary School |
| Thu, Nov 12th 2026 | 6:30 - 8:30 PM | Seward Montessori Elementary School |
| Thu, Nov 19th 2026 | 6:30 - 8:30 PM | Seward Montessori Elementary School |
| Thu, Dec 3rd 2026 | 6:30 - 8:30 PM | Seward Montessori Elementary School |
| Thu, Dec 10th 2026 | 6:30 - 8:30 PM | Seward Montessori Elementary School |
| Thu, Dec 17th 2026 | 6:30 - 8:30 PM | Seward Montessori Elementary School |
YOO HEE AHN (flickr)
Ukulele 2 (Washburn)
Music & Performance
Love playing the Ukulele? Looking for something a little more advanced than an introductory course, or looking to brush up on a foundation that's already there?
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Instructors:
- Dean Johnson
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Mon, Oct 26th 2026 | 6:30 - 8:30 PM | Washburn High School |
| Mon, Nov 2nd 2026 | 6:30 - 8:30 PM | Washburn High School |
| Mon, Nov 9th 2026 | 6:30 - 8:30 PM | Washburn High School |