Music Courses

Spring 2024 Community Education Music Courses

SUNY Schenectady offers non-credit music learning opportunities for the enrichment of the community. Students wishing to pursue professional music studies should contact the SUNY Schenectady School of Music. SUNY Schenectady is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music. For additional information regarding these non-credit music offerings, please contact the Office of Workforce Development and Community Education at 518-595-1101, ext. 3 or 4.

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Piano Lessons for Adults

February 5 – May 6
By Appointment
CRN# 10281
CFP 600-51
Fee: $350

This course, designed especially for beginner or intermediate students, will include fundamental instruction in note reading, rhythm recognition, proper hand position, and chords. Intermediate students will continue to build upon their knowledge. Instruction will consist of ten (10), half-hour individual lessons. Students of all skill levels are welcome. Register for Piano Lessons for Adults.

Guitar Lessons for Adults

February 5 – May 6
By Appointment
CRN# 10282
CFP 604-51
Fee: $350

This course will include fundamental instruction in reading notes, strumming chords to songs, and technical development. Instruction will consist of ten (10), half-hour individual lessons. Students of all skill levels are welcome. Students must bring their own guitars. Register for Guitar Lessons for Adults.

New! Bass Guitar Lessons

February 5 – May 6
By Appointment
CRN# 10884
CFP 625-51
Fee: $350

Students will learn impressive finger placement and patterns, reading sheet music and guitar tabs, and creating the rhythmic flow that fuels the rest of the band. Lessons will consist of ten (10), half-hour individual lessons. Students of all skill levels are welcome. Students must bring their own instruments. Register for Bass Guitar Lessons for Adults.

Voice Lessons for Adults

February 5 – May 6
By Appointment
CRN# 10283
CFP 606-51
Fee: $350

Students will learn proper singing technique and vocal independence through solo work. Instruction will consist of ten (10), half-hour individual lessons. Students of all skill levels are welcome. Register for Voice Lessons for Adults.

New! Saxophone Lessons for Adults

February 5 – May 6
By Appointment
CRN# 10866
CFP 621-50
Fee: $350

This course will include technique, finger placement, scales, chord structure improvisation, and will consist of ten (10), half-hour individual lessons. Students of all skill levels are welcome. Students must bring their own instruments. Register for Saxophone Lessons for Adults.

New! Trumpet Lessons for Adults

February 5 – May 6
By Appointment
CRN# 10869
CFP 622-51
Fee: $350

Get ready to learn everything about the trumpet. From embouchure to complex patterns, this course will include everything you need to know to become a trumpeter. Lessons will consist of ten (10), half-hour individual lessons. Students of all skill levels are welcome. Students must bring their own instruments. Register for Trumpet Lessons for Adults.

New! Clarinet Lessons for Adults

February 5 – May 6
By Appointment
CRN# 10870
CFP 623-51
Fee: $350

Dive into a world of classical and jazz music through the tones of the clarinet. Students will learn finger placement, technique, note reading, tone quality and expression, and improvisation. Lessons will consist of ten (10), half-hour individual lessons. Students of all skill levels are welcome. Students must bring their own instruments. Register for Clarinet Lessons for Adults.

New! Rock and Popular Music Theory

Thursdays
March 21 – April 25
8-9 p.m.
CRN# 10871
CFP 624-51
Fee: $100

A music theory class designed for students of Rock and Popular music, this class will focus on chord progressions, structure, rhythm, and melody. No prior experience in music reading or theory is necessary to enroll, however, it is recommended that the student have a basic background in playing an instrument or singing.