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Have you ever wanted to learn the guitar but simply can't find the time? In just a few hours you can learn enough about playing the guitar and you won't have to take private lessons to do it. This crash course will teach you some of the basic chords and get you playing along with your favorite songs right away. Bring your acoustic guitar. Class limited to 15 students. Must be at least 18 years old. Supplies: Bring $29 to pay instructor in class for book and DVD.

Some music teachers may not want you to know this, but you don't need years of weekly lessons to learn piano. In just a few hours, you can learn enough secrets of the trade to give you years of musical enjoyment. How do we do it? While regular piano teachers teach note reading, piano professionals use chords. You can learn all chords you'll need to play any song in this one session. Any song. Any style. Any key. If you can find middle C and know the meaning of Every Good Boy Does Fine, you know enough to enroll in this workshop. Total beginners can request a free pamphlet by sending SASE to Innovative Keyboard Instruction, 2841 S. Southwind Drive, Gilbert, AZ 85295. SUPPLIES: Materials fee of $28 will be collected in class by instructor for workbook and 60 minute practice CD. Must be at least 18 years old.

Join the Dietert Jam Band every Thursday, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Musicians of all kinds are invited to bring their instruments and jam with this fun group playing tunes from the 40's, 50's, 60's, Dixieland, Jazz, and everything in-between.  Vocalists are also welcome or just come to listen and dance.

Join a group of ukulele players who want to get together in a casual way, jam together, and learn from each other.  Knowledge of at least some of the basic chords (C,D,F,G,A) is required. Also, players are expected to know how to tune their instrument.  Participants will need a ukulele, music stand and plan to purchase four ukulele song books "The Daily Ukulele - 265 Songs for Better Living," "The Daily Ukulele - Leap Year Edition," "Jumpin' Jim's  Ukulele Country," and "Jumpin' Jim's Gone Hollywood."  The group is led by several team leaders.  All instruments are welcome.