Group singing class is focused on the basics of classical singing technique.  You'll learn exercises to improve your breath control as well as your vocal strength, range and clarity.  You'll also have a chance to apply your new technique to the repertoire of your choice.  

Please bring two printed copies of the sheet music for a song of your choice to work on over the course of the month. Students of all levels are welcome.

Singing teacher and classical singer Abigail Dyer was born in West Orange, New Jersey. With a private voice studio in St Augustine Beach and over 20 years' experience teaching opera professionals and amateur singers alike, Abby specializes in developing healthy vocal technique in the service of expressive singing.

Abby is a graduate of Vassar College (BA) and Columbia University (MA, M.Phil., Ph.D.), and the Mannes College Wagner Theater Program.

Class sessions will be held Tuesdays, September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 from 10:15 to 11:15 at River House (179 Marine Street, St. Augustine 32084)

For ages 18 and up.

Join us as we play your favorite popular Classics, in a fun group setting. Emphasis on keeping smooth chord changes and learning a few new chords and strum patterns along the way.

Requirements

• Ability to play basic chords reasonably well
• Guitar or Ukulele
• Music stand suggested
• Pen or pencil

Dennis Fermin has been playing guitar for over 30 years and joyfully helping others learn to play along the way. As a graduate from Musician's Institute of California, he has the skills and the patience to teach on many different topics and styles of music. Currently you can hear him perform locally as Fermin Spanish Guitar.

Class sessions will be held on Tuesdays, September 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 from 1:00 to 2:30 at River House (179 Marine St.  St. Augustine 32084).

For ages 18 and up.

Guitar 3 for Beginners

• Learn all Open string Chords
• Intro to Pentatonic Scale shapes and patterns
• Barre Chords
• Learning Fretboard notes
• Fun playing Classic favorites

Requirements

• Ability to play basic chords relatively well
• Music stand suggested
• Pen or pencil

Dennis Fermin has been playing guitar for over 30 years and joyfully helping others learn to play along the way. As a graduate from Musician's Institute of California, he has the skills and the patience to teach on many different topics and styles of music. Currently you can hear him perform locally as Fermin Spanish Guitar.

Class sessions will run on Wednesdays, September 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30 from 9:45 - 11:15 a.m. at River House, 179 Marine Street, St. Augustine 32084.

For ages 18 and up.

12 Bar Blues Chord pregressions

Pentatonic scales, riffs and technique

Turnarounds Capo hack

Basic Improvision skills

Classic 12 Bar Blues Songs. 

Requirements:

• Need Pen or Pencil
• Music Stand Suggested

Dennis Fermin has been playing guitar for over 30 years and joyfully helping others learn to play along the way. As a graduate from Musician's Institute of California, he has the skills and the patience to teach on many different topics and styles of music. Currently you can hear him perform locally as Fermin Spanish Guitar.

Class sessions will be held on Wednesdays, September 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30 from 11:30 - 1:00 at River House (179 Marine St.   St. Augustine 32084).

For ages 18 and up.

Everyone knows The Sound of Music, The King and I, Oklahoma! and other successful Broadway musicals by the celebrated team of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein. But what about the lesser-known works such as Allegro and Me and Juliet? We’ll cover them all in this class that is part lecture, part watching scenes from these musicals, all of which have some memorable songs regardless of whether they were hits or not.

This is not a music theory class but more a music appreciation one.

Thomas Hischak is a retired Professor of Performing Arts from the State University of New York College at Cortland. He is the author of over thirty books on theatre, film, and popular music.

Class sessions will be on Mondays, September 14, 21, and 28 from 9:30 to 11 at River House (179 Marine St. in St. Augustine)

For ages 18 and up.