Music

Guitar for the Adult Beginner

The less experienced you are the better! Learn to play chords and simple strumming patterns as well as easy blues scales and get started playing the guitar. In just six weeks you will learn how to play some simple songs such as “Back In Black” by AC/DC, “Bad Moon Rising” by CCR. or “Iron Man” by Black Sabbath. No experience reading music necessary! Must provide own guitar. Don Leffler, B.M.

Newtown Campus/$95/RMUSC 1163 C01
6 Mon, 6/3-7/8; 6:30-7:30 pm
Approved Hours: 6 (Act 48)

Guitar for the Adult Beginner, continued

This course picks up where “Guitar for the Adult Beginner” leaves off. It’s still a class for the beginner and is open to anyone. This class is ideal for returning students as well as those that feel they are not an absolute beginner but not ready for anything too intense. Minimal experience is required. Completion of “Guitar for the Adult Beginner” is not mandatory. Must provide own guitar.  Don Leffler, B.M.

Newtown Campus/$95/ RMUSC 1173 C01 & C02/
C01/6 Mon, 6/3-7/8; 7:45-8:45 pm
C02/6 Mon, 7/15-8/19; 6:30-7:30 pm
Approved Hours: 6 (Act 48)

 

Classical Music: Listening with Confidence  New!

Please see description in Zoomer Section page 65

6 Wed, 6/5-7/10, 10 am-noon

 

The Passion of Opera  New!

Please see description in Zoomer Section page 65

3 Wed, 7/17-7/31, 10 am-noon

 

Harp Therapy

Research indicates that music, most especially harp music, has a positive effect on the body, mind and emotions. A music background, while helpful, is not necessary. More important is your desire to play beautiful music on a beautiful instrument. Harps are available for rent or purchase. Please call Bedside Harp directly at 215-752-7599 to arrange for an instrument prior to the first class. Classes are kept small to assure individualized attention. Enrollment is limited to 6 students per section. There is a one-time $125 materials fee for new students which includes text, music and handouts. Edie Elkan, B.A.

All sessions will be held at Bedside Harp, 6318 Neshaminy Valley Drive, Bensalem, PA / $399 (plus $125 materials fee payable to instructor)/ Contact Bedside Harp for times and dates.  
Approved Hours: 8 (Act 48)

Learn to Play the Folk Harp for Your Own Healing
RMUSC 1130 CA1

Learn to Play the Folk Harp Beginner Level II
RMUSC 1131 CA1

Learn to Play the Folk Harp - Intermediate
RMUSC 1135 CA1

Private Music Lessons

Private instruction is offered by special arrangement with the Music Faculty. For registration and/or information, please call 215-968-8409. The following lessons are available through continuing education:

Testimonial:

“I want to let you know that [my son] got into all the music schools he applied to. Thank you so much for coaching & preparing him for his audition. Without your guidance he could have not done it.”

  • Banjo
  • Clarinet
  • Flute
  • Guitar
  • Oboe
  • Piano
  • Saxophone
  • Percussion
  • Violin
  • Voice

 

Newtown Campus Fees:    

  • 6 half-hour lessons $135
  • 6 one-hour lessons $255
  • 12 half-hour lessons $255
  • 12 one hour lessons $495