Become introduced to the wonderous bagpipe instrument. You will work on fingering of the instrument, learn simple tunes, history of the instrument, focus on modern pipe bands, and gain information on the process of getting onto and purchasing a full set of pipes. You will spend the class learning pipes with a practice chanter and tutor book, which are the instructor's but can be purchased from them if you choose to further your learning after the class ends. If class is full, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available or we are able to add additional sections.

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. You will learn simple old time tunes as well as practice licks. Julie will show you the basic chord structures, ways to practice switching chords and various resources for continued learning. Taught in a fun and accessible manner this course is designed for people with little or no banjo experience. Please bring a banjo (preferably open-back), a tuner and capo. Students can also bring a recording device or use their phone to record the lesson. Your instructor, Julie Jao, has been playing Clawhammer Banjo for over 25 years. Her passion for the instrument is contagious, and she’s eager to share the joy of playing with everyone!

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. We will learn new songs especially ones that are popular in local jams. We will play in various tunings G, A, D, and C. Each session ends with 30 minutes of playing songs that we know. This helps develop speed and is just plain fun. Please bring a banjo, a tuner and a capo. Your instructor, Julie Jao, has been playing Clawhammer Banjo for over 25 years. Her passion for the instrument is contagious, and she’s eager to share the joy of playing with everyone!

The Drum Recording Workshop at Minnehaha Recording Company is a welcoming and inclusive class designed for attendees of all backgrounds and experience levels. The workshop takes a software- and gear-agnostic approach—while demonstrations may take place in Pro Tools, the concepts are intended to translate to any DAW or recording setup. To make the session as valuable as possible, participants will be asked to share some information after signing up, allowing the class to be tailored to the group’s specific interests and challenges. No discounts allowed. This class meets at Minnehaha Recording Company:4501 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis MN 55406. Additional Info: The workshop focuses on the practical and creative aspects of recording drums, including drum tuning, drum types and materials, microphone selection and placement, processing and mixing approaches, and techniques for achieving different drum sounds. Special attention will be given to recording drums in non-ideal spaces and on a budget. Attendees are encouraged to bring in their own tracks or drum recordings to discuss workflows, troubleshoot issues, and refine approaches. The goal is to keep the experience intimate, interactive, and collaborative, with real-world examples and open discussion throughout. Attendees do not have to have any specific background or experience. We may be demonstrating things in Pro Tools, but this is meant to be software (and gear) agnostic. We are not teaching a specific software at this time. We intend for this to be as beneficial to attendees as possible. Because of this, we’ll gather some info about you once you’ve signed up. Once we have this info from all participants, we can decide what might be best to focus on as class. Attendees will have the option to bring in a track of their own music or something they might have recorded elsewhere to talk through the process and any challenges they may be having with it. Our goal is to keep this intimate, interactive, and collaborative. We want to discuss and refine things like: Drum tuning Drum types/material/sizes/muting Microphones and their placement Drum processing/mixing Getting different drum sounds Recording drums in non-ideal spaces, on a budget

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. You'll learn a few chord shapes, and simple scale patterns that will hopefully motivate and inspire your musical journey.

Learn a variety of basics: chords, strumming skills, finger-picking, and some simple tunes. You’ll also learn how to read the notation systems and diagrams to get you playing independently. Nylon and steel string guitars are provided, or you may bring your own acoustic guitar. If you have any questions, please contact Eliana Power at eliana.power@mpls.k12.mn.us or 612-668-3450.

Let’s start at the very beginning. Learn basic chords, scales, and basic guitar technique so you can start playing your favorite songs. Please be prepared with an acoustic guitar.

Learn a variety of basics: chords, strumming skills, finger-picking, and some simple tunes. You’ll also learn how to read the notation systems and diagrams to get you playing independently. Bring your own nylon or steel string guitar (no electric guitars). No prior music knowledge is necessary. If class is full, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available or we are able to add additional sections.

Learn how to play, jam, and harmonize with the Harmonica! Beginner friendly, no prior experience required. Bring your own Harmonica.

The Recording Workshop at Minnehaha Recording Company is a welcoming and inclusive class designed for attendees of all backgrounds and experience levels. It focuses on a software and gear-agnostic approach, making it suitable for anyone interested in record and mixing. The workshop's personalized approach involves gathering information from participants to tailor the class to their specific needs, covering topics like microphone placement, recording space optimization, decision-making in the recording process, and assistance with equipment and software recommendations. Attendees also have the opportunity to bring their own music tracks for discussion and troubleshooting, creating an intimate, interactive, and collaborative learning environment. No discounts. This class meets at Minnehaha Recording Company:4501 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis MN 55406 Additional Information: Attendees do not have to have any specific background or experience. We may be demonstrating things in Pro Tools, but this is meant to be software (and gear) agnostic. We are not teaching a specific software at this time. We intend for this to be as beneficial to attendees as possible. Because of this, we’ll gather some info about you once you’ve signed up. Once we have this info from all participants, we can decide what might be best to focus on as class- specific styles of music, instruments, microphone placement, preamps/compression/EQ, mixing, working with artists, etc. Attendees will have the option to bring in a track of their own music or something they might have recorded to talk through the process and any challenges they may be having with it. Our goal is to keep this intimate, interactive, and collaborative. Instead of memorizing a list of high-end equipment or large format console signal flow like most audio schools teach, we want to discuss and refine things like: Basic microphone placement Making the most of your recording space Context in recording and mixing Mindful decision making and tone-seeking How do I get that sound? Is this tonal or arrangement decision actually helping the song? Assistance with any general equipment/software recommendations.

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? This low-pressure, beginners’ course is for the stand-up comedy curious who want to test the waters and workshop material in a supportive group environment, learn the basics of joke writing, and practice performance skills under the guidance of a veteran stand-up comedian. This class is priced on a sliding fee scale. Please pay the price you are able. This helps to ensure that Community Education can provide quality opportunities for all of our participants.