Musical Passport
Musical Passport is a series of classes for beginners of all ages to explore music, instruments, and cultures from around the globe. Experienced teaching artists from various musical traditions will facilitate the classes in our series. We hope that this experience will provide an opportunity for artistic exploration and community connection.
Beginning Ukulele
Discover the Joy of Ukulele: Beginner Class for All Ages!
Learn to play the ukulele with our specially curated class suitable for beginners of all ages. Whether you’re a young enthusiast or someone looking to pick up a new hobby later in life, this class is designed to be inclusive and enjoyable for everyone.
Sunday, November 2
Sunday, November 9
Sunday, November 16
Sunday, November 23
What You’ll Learn:
Basic Chords and Strumming: We’ll start from the very beginning, learning how to hold and tune your ukulele, and progress into mastering fundamental chords and strumming patterns.
Songs: You’ll learn to play songs that inspire and uplift, making your practice sessions both fun and rewarding.
Rhythm and Timing: Develop a solid sense of rhythm and timing, essential for playing music with others or simply enjoying on your own.
Technique and Posture: Learn proper playing techniques and posture to ensure comfort and efficiency while playing.
Classes take place on Saturdays: 1 PM-2 PM
Intermediate Ukulele
Learn to play the ukulele with our specially curated class suitable for beginners of all ages. Whether you’re a young enthusiast or someone looking to pick up a new hobby later in life, this class is designed to be inclusive and enjoyable for everyone.
Dates: Sundays 1:00 pm–2:00 pm
Sunday, November 2
Sunday November 9
Sunday, November 16
Sunday, November 23
Jenny & James Down Home Musical Instrument Workshop
Jenny Wizbang and Captain James invite you to a four-day interactive workshop where guests will create and play musical folk instruments made from “found” objects. Each session will blend education, creativity, and live music, fostering a fun and engaging experience for all participants.
Dates: Sundays 1:00 pm–2:00 pm
Sunday, November 9
Sunday, November 16
Sunday, November 23
Rhythm, Rhyme & Revolution: The Art and History of Hip-Hop Lyricism
In this workshop, participants will engage Mic Crenshaw, a cultural activist, emcee, poet, writer and media producer in the art of storytelling and crafting a message with words and rhythm.
Rap. Poetry. Spoken Word. Lyricism. Call & Response.
These forms of rhythmic communication can be used to shape powerful messages about ourselves, who we are, what our purpose is and the communities and worlds we inhabit.
We’ll examine what methods we can employ to utilize the time and space of a beat, rhythm, our voices, words and language to say something powerful, original, memorable and transformative.
Sundays 2:30 pm–3:30 pm
Instructor: Mic Crenshaw
Scholarships are available. Please email Education and Community Programs Manager Aaron Nigel Smith for more information. asmith@thereser.org
Mission and Vision
The Patricia Reser Center for the Arts Education and Community Mission is to inspire the awakening of creativity in all of us by providing access to exceptional arts experiences to, lifelong learners, students, educators, and families in our community.
The Reser honors the cultures and customs of its diverse community and, using the awesome power of the Arts, creates opportunities for deeper understanding and authentic connections between people. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the forefront as we develop programs and initiatives for people of all ages and walks of life. Our beautiful facility serves as a gathering space where Arts & Culture thrive, and people have unique and engaging opportunities to explore creativity. At The Reser, we envision a venue where everyone in our community is empowered, feels represented, and welcome.