ADULT MUSIC APPRECIATION

For those that would like to expand their general knowledge and understanding of music and develop their own personal skills as musicians, these classes will greatly compliment and support the learning of the piano OR can be taken alone without learning an instrument.

Weekly classes aim to:
- provide a general knowledge of Music History
- explore various Genres of music
- differentiate between different eras in music
- improve aural skills (listening) and basic music Theory
- develop Improvisation skills
- include an element of fun through participation in a number of rhythmic and vocal exercises

PLUS once every 6 weeks, we invite a Guest Speaker to share and demonstrate their particular area of expertise in relation to the piano. Previous speakers include:

~ Martin Walsh: The Workings of the Piano – a fascinating exploration of INSIDE the piano, how this amazing instrument works and highlighting differences in quality between different brands of Pianos.
~ Conor Linehan: Jazz Improvisation, how to do it, a look at some of the composers work, learning where inspiration came from
~ Archie Chen: Lecture-Recital, Introducing and performing a 40 minute Programme. Sit back, relax and enjoy!
~ Lance Coburn: Exploring Romanticism through Russian Piano music

How do I enrol?
We have two levels of Adult Music Appreciation:
Adult Music Appreciation Beginner:
Monday 6:00-6:55pm or 7:00-7:55pm
and
Adult Music Appreciation Intermediate:
Monday 8:00-9:00pm

Once every 6-7 weeks, Beginner and Intermediate classes join together for our Special Guest Speaker:
Monday 7:00-8:00pm
Dates to be announced

Call us NOW to book your place! Or download the enrollment form.

Adult Appreciation Guest Speakers

Our Adult Music Appreciation Guest Speaker Peter Sweeney gives his amazing talk about "The Language of the Classical French Organ - An exploration of the instrument, its colours, moods and emotions."

David Adams brings his harpsichord to PAI and presents a fantastic lecture-recital on "An Introduction to Early Keyboard Music"

Our Guest Speaker Martin Walsh discusses the inner workings of the piano. Martin is our Academy Piano Technician who specializes in tuning, voicing, regulating and repairing pianos.