Music Classes
The Gunnison Arts Center believes the arts should be accessible to all through affordable classes. If you need financial assistance for a class, please click the bottom left button below and apply for a scholarship.
Notice: Scholarships are only available for classes that do not serve alcoholic beverages.
Important Reminder:
All classes require prior registration. Check spam folders for registration confirmation.
Registration closes 24 hours before the class begins.
⚠️ Classes that do not meet the minimum enrollment will be canceled, so be sure to register early to secure your spot!
List of Services
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Youth West African Drum & Dance Workshop
Friday, June 27.
1:00 - 1:45 pm.
Join us this summer for an energizing and culturally rich drumming & dance workshop with Eiteene, an experienced and engaging instructor from Guinea, West Africa. This hands-on class, held in the GAC courtyard (or in the dance studio in case of inclement weather), offers a joyful introduction to the rhythms and traditions of West African drumming & dance. Drums will be provided, or feel free to bring your own and wear shoes if you’d like for the courtyard. The workshop is open to youth of all ages with caregivers for children under 7. No experience necessary. Eiteene brings decades of drumming expertise and a passion for sharing his heritage with all. Come experience the joy and connection that drumming inspires in mind, body, and spirit!
Tuition: $30/non-member, $25.50/members.
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, June 25.
** Minimum of 6 students registered to run workshop.
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West African Drum Workshop - Ages 16+
Friday, June 27.
2:00 - 3:00 pm.
Join us this summer for an energizing and culturally rich drumming workshop with Eiteene, an experienced and engaging instructor from Guinea, West Africa. This hands-on class, held in the GAC courtyard (or in the dance studio in case of inclement weather), offers a joyful introduction to the rhythms and traditions of West African drumming & dance. Drums will be provided, or feel free to bring your own. Eiteene brings decades of drumming expertise and a passion for sharing his heritage with all. Come experience the joy and connection that drumming inspires in mind, body, and spirit!
Tuition: $45/non-member, $38.25/members.
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, June 25.
**Minimum of 6 students required to run workshop.
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Right Brain/Left Brain and the Cluster Approach to Songwriting
Saturday, August 23
10:00 am - 12:00 pm.
Join this compelling workshop presented by performing singer-songwriter and recording artist, Chris Coady. Whether you are just starting out and dabbling in writing your own songs or are already a seasoned writer and performer, you are guaranteed to come away with some new tricks, ideas, skills, and inspiration. During this two-hour workshop we will explore the art and craft of songwriting with an emphasis on accessing the random, creative right side of the brain, and then how to organize the flow of ideas into a structured song with a little help from the analytical left side of the brain. This will be an interactive workshop and questions are encouraged. Feel free to bring an instrument, but it is not a requirement.
Workshop in collaboration with the Gunnison Valley Music Association.
Instructor: Chris Coady
4 Student Min
$50 | non-members
$42 | members
