Music Classes in Madison

Non-credit music classes for adult learners are offered in the fall, spring, and summer semesters.

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Call 608-263-6670, or e-mail music@dcs.wisc.edu for more about these classes. Please note that music classes are for adults unless indicated.

Winter 2012 music classes

Visit the online continuing education catalog or join our mailing list to receive music classes brochures. Download the 2012 winter class list (pdf) with descriptions and mail-in registration form.

Audio mixing: intermediate advanced
Audio recording and production: beginning
Bass line basics: creating your own bass lines and grooves
Bluegrass banjo for adults: beginning
Dulcimer (hammered): introduction
Dulcimer (mountain/lap): introduction
Dulcimer (mountain/lap): advanced beginner
Early music collegium musicum
Fiddle styles of the southeastern United States
Great composer series: Hindemith, Rossini, Schutz, Tchaikovsky
Guitar class for adults: beginning
Guitar class for adults: continuing/intermediate
Guitar: classical beginning
Guitar: the magic and mystery of Drop-D tuning
Guitar: country flat pick style
Gypsy swing primer- for players
Harp ensemble: elementary /intermediate
History of country music: 1922-1953
Irish session repertoire
Music theory basics II
Musical traditions of the Celtic world
Open mic trainer
Opera theater excursion
Piano for adults: continuing
Piano off the page
Piano tuning and repair: an introduction
Rock and roll journalism
Romantic music of the 19th century: beauty, nature and fantasy
Schola cantorum: singing the Gregorian chart
Singing for screamers
String ensemble and skills for adults: beginning/elementary
String ensemble for adults: continuing/intermediate
Ukulele: beginning
Ukulele: continuing
Vocal venture: getting the most out of your voice- level 1and level 2
Voice for the choir singer
Piano para adultos (clases en español)
Salsa: percusión en español
Violin para adultos (clases en español)

Learn more about composers and specific genres in a music enrichment class:

Great Composer Series: Hindemith, Rossini, Schutz, Tchaikovsky
History of Country Music from 1922-1953
Music Theory Basics 2
Music Traditions of the Celtic World
Opera Theatre Excursion
Rock and Roll Journalism
Romantic Music of the 19th Centruy: Beauty, Nature and Fantasy

Online music classes

Celtic music: regional cultures and modern success
Create your own music
Music theory: choose your own topic
World music: soundscapes in a changing world

For more information about music classes, contact Jodi Roberts, 608-263-6670 or music@dcs.wisc.edu. These programs are funded in part with a grant from the Anonymous Fund.

Class locations

Locations are listed with class descriptions. Specific instructions regarding your class location are sent to you when you register. Locations may include:

James Reeb Unitarian, 2146 E. Johnson St, Madison, WI (Map)
Smith Hall, 35 N Park St. (Map)
UW-Madison Humanities Building, 455 N Park St., Madison WI (Map)
Centro Hispano, 810 Badger Rd, Madison, WI (Map)
Randy's Recording, 4770 Gaston Cir, Cottage Grove WI (Map)
Middleton High School, 2100 Bristol St, Middleton WI (Map)

Also of interest

Online music classes: Register anytime and study at your own pace with online music classes.

Continue your education through correspondence courses. Visit this page for more information about music Independent Learning courses.

Contact

For more information about music programs call Chelcy Bowles at 608-265-5629, or e-mail your inquiry.

Related resources

UW-Madison School of Music: Offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in music, and has opportunities for non-major participation in performing ensembles, as well as opportunities for community adults to perform in university-community ensembles. It also offers an astounding number of concerts featuring its world-class faculty, guest artists, and students performing in ensembles and recitals.
School of Music Community Music Lesson Program: Offers a program of private vocal and instrumental lessons with graduate students for students of all ages.
UW-Madison Summer Music Clinic: In two separate sessions (Junior High and High School), music students join together for a week of creative skill building through rehearsals in band, orchestra and choir, as well as a variety of classes.
Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestras: WYSO is made up of 365 young musicians performing in four levels of orchestras. The organization provides a challenging, non-competitive learning environment where students can become excellent musicians and develop a life-long appreciation of music.
Wisconsin Union Theater: Classical concert Series, World Music Festival & Concerts, Isthmus Jazz Series and more!
Wisconsin Center for Music Education: Serves music teachers, students and community members with diverse music education programs and resources.