Orono Community Education

In just a few hours, you can learn enough secrets of the trade to give you years of musical enjoyment. Learn to play piano the way professionals do with chords. Since this class is being held virtually, you will be able to sit at your piano or keyboard at home with no pressure at all. This course includes an online book and video lessons to continue practicing on your own. Topics include: How chords work in a song How to get more out of sheet music by reading less of it How to form the three main types of chords How to handle different keys and time signatures How to avoid “counting” How to simplify over 12,000 complex chords

Have you ever wanted to learn to play guitar but simply can’t find the time? In just a few hours you can learn enough about playing the guitar to give you years of musical enjoyment. This crash course will teach you basic chords and get you playing along with your favorite songs. Since this class is being held virtually, you will be able to sit at home with your own guitar. This course includes an online book and video lessons to continue practicing on your own. An optional question and answer session and a video recording of the class is included. Topics include: How chords work in a song How to form the three main types of chords How to tune your guitar Basic strumming patterns How to buy a good guitar (things to avoid) How to play along with simple tunes

Patric Richardson is being called the ‘Laundry Evangelist’ and becoming a household name! Come relax and have fun learning with Patric Richardson, laundry guru from Mona Williams and author of Laundry Love. He has had national TV appearances with the Nightly News and Inside Edition. There have been articles about him in the Wall Street Journal, Star Tribune, a local spot on Kare 11 and more. Most recently, Patric has become a national sensation in his own TV series on Discovery+, The Laundry Guy. Enjoy his vivid storytelling and Southern drawl as you learn things you thought you always knew but really didn’t. You’ll be shocked at what you will learn about laundry in one evening. Patric will reveal his secrets in stages and then give out tips of the trade. Sort, wash and care for your clothes with confidence. Wash the unwashable and care for textiles and clothes at home all while having fun. Learn how to save money and toss those chemicals. You will never look at laundry the same again! Patric’s book will be available for purchase by credit card.