Beginning Folk Piano July 6-10 In Person, Period 4. Instructor: Serenity Fisher Course Description: “I wish I hadn’t stopped taking piano lessons when I was a kid!” “I’m too old to learn how to play the piano now!” This course lifts the veil of mystery surrounding the piano by offering simple yet effective ways the piano can be used in folk music. Learn to play chords to “strum” along to your favorite songs, just like a folk guitarist does. Playing chords on the piano is even simpler than on the guitar. With its straightforward layout of the notes, it doesn’t take long to learn how to develop simple chordal accompaniment that will make you sound like you’ve been playing the piano for years. Learn to play and sing your favorite songs, accompany a singer, or join in a jam! This course does not require note reading. All experience levels are welcome.

About Common Ground on the Hill: Traditions Weeks present workshops in traditional roots-based music, visual arts, and dance, as well as creative writing, film, discussion classes, yoga and much more, held on the campus of McDaniel College in Westminster, Maryland. Take up to 5 week-long workshops daily! Evening events include art gallery talks, our Monday Keynote Lectures, evening concerts, and late night jams & dances.

‍Registration is now open: https://www.commongroundonthehill.org/experience/programs-and-workshops/traditions-weeks/what-are-traditions-weeks