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This schedule valid through August 23, 2013 
I’ve already told friends that my Piano class is fun. The instructor is very friendly and pleasant and I have been much more motivated to practice. Jo McNichols
SWriter
When I signed up for the Intermediate Classical Guitar class, I was a returning student from a previous class. One of my favorite experiences in the Intermediate class was working slowly through a difficult exercise, to learn new fingering positions. I play the guitar for personal enjoyment at home. Toni G.
Software engineer
I was very satisfied with my experience in the Beginning Piano class. After taking the class, I now practice, practice, practice and enjoy playing piano with my son and grandson." Lenore Jones
Software Development manager
I enjoyed the Piano class so much that we bought a piano for our home. Our children, after watching me practice for class, pleaded to restart their own lessons. Jeffrey L. Bleich,
MD, Physician
I took the Acoustic Guitar class and I now use my new guitar skills everyday! I can manage the stresses of daily life everyday much easier. Brian Liu,
Student
With fond memories of being 1st chair trumpet in my school days, I finally took my prized possession off the shelf and was inspired to 'get back on the horse' again. I joined the Palo Alto Symphonic Band this quarter and plan to continue next quarter as well. The band is professionally run and the band members represent all ages and occupations. I can’t wait for the upcoming concert and have invited several friends to attend. Tommy Fehrenbach
Mortgage Loan Officer
Chairman of the Board, Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce
Music
It’s time to play again! Guitar, Ukulele, Piano, or any wind or percussion instrument you choose, there is a program for you at Palo Alto Adult School. Palo Alto Adult School is also the home of the Peninsula Symphonic Band with concerts scheduled each quarter. Check out our various offerings and enjoy the music!
- ACOUSTIC (FINGER-STYLE) GUITAR: BEGINNING
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6 wks · June 11–July 16
Tuesday · 7–8 p.m.
Palo Alto HS Rm 1710 · $50
Instructor: Paul J. Prochaska, paul@prochaska.com Register Now »
It’s time to play again! This course gives the guitar student an introduction to written music, and teaches the basics of good playing and how to play by ear. The instructor/creator of this course is a classically-trained musician (CSM & UC Berkeley), but grew up in a “traditional folk-music” family. Class limited to 12 students. - ACOUSTIC (FINGER-STYLE) GUITAR: INTERMEDIATE
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6 wks · June 11–July 16
Tuesday · 8:15–9:15 p.m.
Palo Alto HS Rm 1710 · $50 Instructor: Paul J. Prochaska, paul@prochaska.com Register Now »Enhance playing skills by focusing on Folk-styles, Blues, Sing-along playing, and harmonic theory and chord structure/combinations. Learn to play by sight and hearing, right-hand plucking and strumming techniques. Class limited to 12 students.
- UKULELE: BEGINNING
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6 wks · June 12–July 17
Wednesday · 7–8 p.m.
Palo Alto HS Rm 1710 · $50 Instructor: Paul J. Prochaska, paul@prochaska.com Register Now »Prerequisite: Students must own a playable ukulele (any size/voice), and be able to hold and strum the instrument. No prior experience in reading music or playing the ukulele necessary.
Learn the basics of playing a ukulele: conventional tuning, basic chord positions and strumming the instrument. Also learn to play some popular, folk and traditional songs for the ukulele.
- SYMPHONIC BAND
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6 wks · July 1–August 5
Monday · 7:30–10 p.m.
Gunn HS Rm M-1 · $70
$15 discount for registration by 7/15/13. Instructor: Ted Henderson, mrhenderson@sbcglobal.net Register Now »
Experience the thrill of performance in this fully instrumental band for experienced players of wind and mallet-rhythm percussion who enjoy playing traditional, popular and classical music. Percussionists and tubists are especially needed. A concert is given at the end of each quarter (Sunday, August 11 for Summer quarter). Applicants must e-mail
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