Old Songs offers Group Classes in a variety of acoustic instruments in 6 weekly group sessions. All classes take place at the Old Songs building at 37 S. Main St., Voorheesville. Cost per 6-week course: $145
Register Now for Group Instrument Classes:
- Register Below (no added fees)
- or Mail a check to: Old Songs, Inc., PO Box 466, Voorheesville, NY 12186.
Be sure to include a phone number and/or email address, so we can notify you of any class cancellations. - or Call or leave a voicemail message at 518-765-2815.
Instrument Class Descriptions:
Piano Accordion and Band Class
Starting Tuesday, October 7 from 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm ET
with Peggy Hart
Basic Technique, theory and note reading.
If you have any questions regarding your instrument or ability, contact Peggy at 518-439-1060 or peggymhart@yahoo.com.
Class Dates: Tuesdays, Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28, Nov. 11, 18 (skip Nov 4)
Mandolin
Starting Tuesday, September 30 from 6:00 pm – 7:15 pm ET
with Ron Gordon
The mandolin class will be geared for beginner to intermediate students. We will learn and review the basics of right and left hand technique, improving both listening and dexterity. Different styles of tunes will be introduced, (celtic, classical, old timey, and ethnic), that reinforce coordination. Reading music is helpful but tab will be provided as well.
For more information contact Ron at 518-372-4172 or rgukeboy@gmail.com.
Class Dates: Tuesdays, Sept. 30, Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28, Nov 4.
Intermediate Guitar
Starting Tuesday, September 30 from 7:30 pm – 8:45 pm ET
with Ron Gordon
This class will include fun tunes and songs that highlight specific techniques in fingerpicking, chording, strumming, and flat-picking. All new material will be taught so that both previous and new students will have opportunities to learn and make some great new music. You’ll get the tab, and sound/video so that you can have some guitar classics to master over time.
For more information contact Ron at 518-372-4172 or rgukeboy@gmail.com.
Class Dates: Tuesdays, Sept. 30, Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28, Nov 4.
Beginner Guitar
Starting Wednesday, October 8 from 5:30 pm – 6:45 pm ET
with Chris Koldeway
Let’s pick up the guitar and play! If you just got your first guitar or are stuck in learning on your own, this class is for you! You will learn essential chords, rhythm, basic finger picking patterns, tablature, and notes while learning songs. You will also gain knowledge of some basic music theory in guitar playing. Have fun while learning the fundamentals that make guitar playing rewarding in a comfortable class environment. Bring your acoustic guitar and a guitar pick. A tuner, and notebook, are recommended. (If you don’t have access to a tuner, some will be made available)
Instructor: Chris Koldewey taught public school music for 32 years, and has been playing guitar since his early days. He has also spent many years as a performer, primarily in traditional folk music. He is interested in a wide variety of music and styles, and enjoys passing some of his experiences on to students, hoping they will get some of the joy that music has given him over the years.
Please email the instructor with any questions you may have and indicate what you are hoping to learn in taking the class at koldeweyc@yahoo.com.
Class Dates: Wednesdays, Oct. 8, 15, 22, 29, Nov. 5, 12.
Beginner & Advanced Beginner Ukulele
Starting Thursday, October 16 from 5:30 pm – 6:45 pm ET
with Kathleen Hanley
This class will review basic ukulele strums and chords as well as add new ones. Students will learn new songs to practice the one finger strum, the thumb drag, the damping strum, and the triplet. New fingerpicking patterns will be introduced. Both new and returning students are welcome.
For more information contact Kathleen at kathleen.m.hanley@gmail.com.
Class Dates: Thursdays, October, 16, 23, 30, Nov. 6, 13, 20.
If you are experiencing any symptoms of COVID, the flu, or a cold (cough, runny nose, sore throat, or fever) at the time of the class, please stay home, and ask for a refund for the cost of one class or class credit for future use.
Old Songs, Inc. reserves the right to cancel any class should the minimum registration of 4 students not be met. If a student drops out after the first lesson, he/she may have a refund less $45 (the cost of one lesson plus the registration fee). NO REFUNDS will be given for dropping the class after the second lesson.