Adults (18 & Up)

Songwriting for Guitar & Piano Players

This 5-week class is for intermediate players. Learn about chord progressions, melody, song composition, the circle of fifths and more! Students should know basic chords, but reading music is not necessary.

  • Ages: Adults and Youth 14+
  • Price: $70
  • Start Date: June 9th
  • End Date: July 14th
  • Mondays, 6pm – 6:50pm

Mike Crupi, Instructor

Mike Crupi has been performing professionally across the I-94 corridor for over 30 years. With extensive experience playing blues, rock, country, jazz, and original music in many different settings, Mike prides himself on being a well-rounded musician, capable of teaching all styles. He accepts students at all levels and of all ages, from complete beginners to advanced players. He offers lessons in several instruments, including guitar, mandolin, electric bass, and harmonica.


Pizza & Keys

Join piano instructor, Marie Vavro, for a social family-oriented afternoon learning a piano song! Enjoy takeout pizza and beverages with your classmates before heading to the keyboard lab to learn JUST THE WAY YOU ARE by BRUNO MARS on the electric piano. No piano experience is necessary.

Kids and their adult can learn side-by-side at the piano!

  • Price: $40
  • Date: Saturday, May 3rd
  • 3pm – 4pm

Marie Vavro, Instructor

Marie Vavro-Clise has a Bachelor of Science in Music from the University of Michigan. She has performed with the Detroit Opera Theater as well as performed in several countries in Europe. She enjoys teaching voice and piano to children and adults of all musical abilities.


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