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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.

Come join in of you play any acoustic instrument and would like to practice and perform with others!  We are a supportive group of musicians ranging in ability from beginner to comfortable.  Southwind Players grew out of Club Ed's dulcimer classes, and we are made up of players of all abilities.  Most members play mountain dulcimers, but all acoustic instruments are welcome.  We focus on traditional, Celtic, and holiday music.  We occasionally perform.  For more information contact Jim Myers (830)257-7667 or Sara Vaughan (830) 367-5758.  A $5 supply fee is payable on the first day.

Join a group of ukulele players who want to get together in a casual way, jam together and learn form 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 - 365 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.