Courtenay Rec pages CV Rec Guide Winter 2026

Beginners African Drumming Learn hand drumming basics and West African rhythms on djembe and dundun. This begin ner class explores drumming’s benefits for body and mind while building skills. Participants should replicate simple rhythms and bring their own djembe. No class February 6 & 27. Instructor: Monica Hofer #17265 Fridays January 16 - March 27 2:45-3:45 p.m. Native Sons Grand Hall $145/9 Beyond Beginners African Drumming Ready to build on your drum ming skills? This class bridges beginner and intermediate lev els, focusing on technique and fun new West African rhythms. Perfect for those with some ex perience. Bring your own djem be; contact instructor if unsure of level. No class February 6 & 27. Instructor: Monica Hofer #17266 Fridays January 16 - March 27 1:30-2:30 p.m. Native Sons Grand Hall $145/9 Intermediate African Drumming Explore new and more advanced rhythms on djembe and bass drums. Build your skills, con nect with others, and enjoy the mental, physical, and spiritual benefits of drumming. Designed for participants with prior expe rience. No class February 6 & 27. Instructor: Monica Hofer #17272 Fridays January 16 - March 27 12-1 p.m. Native Sons Grand Hall $145/9

Music & Dance Beginner’s Blues Guitar Beginner’s Blues Harmonica The harmonica is a versatile instrument, heard in everything from folk and country to jazz

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Ready to dive deeper into the Blues? This course builds on your basic guitar skills, focusing on 12-bar blues songs, strum ming patterns, turnarounds, blues scales and simple blues licks. Perfect for players looking to expand their technique and bring more soul to their guitar playing! Instructor: Larry Ayre #17282 Tuesdays January 27 - March 3 7:15-8:30 p.m. Lewis Salish Building $89/6 55+ Piano Beyond Beginners These small group classes are for participants with some experience that would like to study the basics of music and grow their skills! The first book is $35 and a piano or keyboard is recommended for practicing at home. Instructor: Debbie Ross #17630 Thursdays January 15 - March 19 2:15-3:15 p.m. LINC Multipurpose Room $198/10

and rock, but it shines brightest in blues music. No prior musical experience is required. Just bring a ‘C’ harmonica and get ready to learn how to play this fun and soulful instrument! Instructor: Larry Ayre #17281 Tuesdays January 27 - March 3 6-7 p.m. Lewis Salish Building $89/6 55+ Piano Beginners Music makes your brain work better! Here’s your chance to learn your favourite songs. These small group classes study the basics of music, then you choose more! The first book costs $35 and a piano or key board is recommended for practicing at home. Instructor: Debbie Ross #17629 Thursdays January 15 - March 19 1-2 p.m. LINC Multipurpose Room $198/10

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