Group Music Classes For Adults
Social, supportive, and low-pressure music experiences for adults & seniors
Meet The Teacher
Shub Joshi possesses a rare blend of playing skill, teaching experience, and a soft, approachable manner that has made him such a hit with students of all ages, including adult hobbyists and beginners. His ability to create instant comfort for new students, while supporting their guitar journey through all the various highs and lows, makes him a perfect fit here at Annie Bonsignore Studios.
He’s a ‘heart-first’ educator whose primary focus is building up the individual, where the happy byproduct is a deep appreciation and ability to play the guitar. This student-centric approach led him to work with both the City of Mississauga and the City of Toronto with their community music programming.
Expect well-structured lessons that focus on quick wins, social enjoyment, and low-pressure goal setting.
Meet The Teacher: Introducing Shub Joshi, Group and Individual Guitar Coach @ Annie Bonsignore Studios
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Weekly Music Classes for Grown-Ups
ADULT GUITAR “Sing ‘N Strum” (Beginner)
This course is structured for those with either no experience, or basic experience in either guitar playing or singing, and want to improve their confidence and skills in a fun, low-pressure, guided group environment.
Members will need their own guitars, but any quality will do – and used beginner guitars can easily be found for $100 or less online, and new beginner guitars range in the $200-300 range.
The groups meet once per week, and will tackle new songs that strengthen familiar guitar chords while introducing new chords and techniques, all while learning to play and sing at the same time.
The Results: Within just a few months of attending, adult students will feel the confidence to perform well-known popular songs in front of friends and family, and unlock a lasting passion for musical learning and performance.
Details:
- Weekly 1 Hr Lessons
- Ages 30+
- Some sheet-music purchases will be required
- Practice resources provided
- Semi-annual recitals and chances to perform
- Students Must Provide Their Own Guitar
Weekly Music Classes for Seniors
SENIORs “Sing ‘N Strum” Club
Join a fun and enriching group of like-minded adults and seniors as you finally take the plunge and add music-making to your life!
We’ll cover the basics of singing with healthy and range & pitch-building techniques, as well as learning the Ukulele and it’s primary chords.
With it, you’ll learn popular songs from the 1960’s – 2000’s, including hits by The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, U2, and more.
Why the Ukulele? For those who’ve never played guitar or ukulele before, picking it up at any age can come with discomfort. But particularly with older adults, joint pain can make learning guitar for the first time a daunting and uncomfortable experience. Ukulele’s use lower string tension, fewer strings, and nylon (vs steel) strings, which all combine to make a much more comfortable and enjoyable learning experience.
Group sizes between 3-6 adults & seniors, with low-pressure recitals and social events throughout the year!
Details:
- Weekly 1 Hr Lessons
- Ages 50+
- Some sheet-music purchases will be required
- Classes begin throughought the year, but typically Sept/Oct, and Jan/Feb
- Practice resources provided
- Semi-annual recitals and chances to perform
