College Music

College Music
Enrich your life with college level music classes at LaGuardia – learn an instrument or develop your voice.
LaGuardia’s College Music classes are open to the public on a non-credit basis at a special fee of $320 per course.

Decisions on class size are made early, so register in advance.

Alternate days and times for college classes are sometimes available for Continuing Education students. For more information call (718) 482-7244.

COURSES
Introduction to Music
This course is designed to develop an understanding and appreciation of various forms of music. Emphasis will be placed on the elements of musical organization, expression and style. Students will gain understanding by listening to selections and by discussing significant features of musical compositions from the Middle Ages to the present time.
Tues & Thurs 6/18/2019 8/6/2019 1:00-4:25 $320 A02HUM101A
Mon & Wed 6/17/2019 8/5/2019 1:00-4:25 $320 A02HUM101B
Mon & Wed 6/17/2019 8/5/2019 6:00-9:15 $320 A02HUM101C
Piano I
Learn to play simple melodies and accompanying techniques for folk songs and a variety of stylistic eras as well as how to sight read at the keyboard. No previous experience needed.
Tues & Thurs 9/10/2019 12/19/2019 12:15-1:15 $320 A02HUM180A
Fri 9/13/2019 12/13/2019 10:00-12:00 $320 A02HUM180B
Piano II
In this intermediate class you will build on the basics learned in Piano I: reading music and keyboard technique. You will build and play melodies in major and minor scales through an in-depth understanding of intervals and chords. Prerequisite: Piano I or equivalent experience.
Mon & Wed 9/11/2019 12/18/2019 9:15-10:15 $320 A02HUM181A
Guitar I
Learn the fundamentals of acoustic guitar technique: strumming/picking technique, correct fingerings, and tuning the guitar. Explore the rudiments of music (types of notes, note values, time signatures, chord structure and scales) and learn to read and perform simple guitar melodies/chords. You do not need previous guitar instruction. Guitars will be provided.
Mon, Tues & Thurs 6/17/2019 8/6/2019 11:00-12:30 $320 A02HUM170A
REQUIREMENTS

Prerequisites

In general, in order to take a Level II course or beyond, you must have passed the previous level or an exemption exam. Call (718) 482-7244 for details.

Contact Us

Phone

(718)482-7244

Email

acereg@lagcc.cuny.edu

In person

31-10 Thomson Avenue, Room M143

Long Island City, NY 11101

Friday - Saturday, 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m

Register

Ways to Register

Online

By phone

(718) 482-7244
with payment by MasterCard/Visa/Discover/American Express.

In person

M-Building, 31-10 Thomson Avenue, Room M143, Long Island City, NY 11101

Monday through Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Friday and Saturday 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Cash payments must be made at the Bursar's Office
(C-Building, Room C110)
Monday and Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday and Wednesday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Friday 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Discounts and waivers apply to all courses except those designated ND.

College Music

COURSES

Introduction to Music

Piano I

Piano II

Guitar I

REQUIREMENTS

Prerequisites

Contact Us

Register

Ways to Register