Tuesdays, 7:00-8:15 pm, beginning January 15
$120.00 advance / $130.00 after January 7
Register online

Play, sing, discuss enjoy! Blackbird, Norwegian Wood, Here Comes the Sun and more great tunes. We’ll work on one or two Beatles’ tunes each session. Learn, sing, play and explore melodies, harmonies, lyrics and more. Class is open to everyone 16 years & up: singers, instrumentalists (should be at an intermediate level), songwriters anyone who loves the music of the Beatles.

Ellen will provide lyric sheets and charts (written music) at each class. If you don't read music, it's no problem. As soon as you register online, you're welcome to make a request of a Beatle tune (or two) that you would like to work on. Ellen will consider all requests. Already planned: Blackbird. Under consideration – many other tunes!

Instrumentalists who want to play should be at an intermediate level or beyond. Bring your instrument & audition at the 1s class.

Ellen Hoffman has extensive background & experience performing, writing and teaching in various musical styles. She performs her own music with Oakland East Bay Symphony; she plays piano for Jazz Open Mics at Berkeley City Club and at the Freight. Former pianist with Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir, and former music director of Berkeley Broadway Singers, Ellen co-founded and directed Jazz Camp West. She plays 19th century music at the Great Dickens Fair (No major 7th chords are allowed!) She loves teaching, inspiring and challenging students of all ages and all musical backgrounds.

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