Johnston Community Education

Instant Guitar (for Hopelessly Busy People) Have you ever wanted to learn the guitar but simply find it difficult to find the time? In just a few hours you can learn enough about playing the guitar to give you years of musical enjoyment, and you won’t have to take private lessons to do it. This crash course will teach you some basic chords and get you playing along with your favorite songs right away. Since this class is being held online with ZOOM, you will be able to sit at home with your guitar and take this class without any pressure at all. And since the class includes an online book and online follow-up video lessons, you will be able to continue your practice and study on your own. An optional periodic online question and answer session is also included. A recording of the class is included as well. Class limited to 15 students. For ages 13+. Topics include: How chords work in a song How to form the three main types of chords How to tune your guitar Basic strumming patterns How to buy a good guitar (things to avoid) How to play along with simple tunes Instructor: Craig Coffman

Instant Piano (for hopelessly busy people) In just a few hours, you can learn enough secrets of the trade to give you years of musical enjoyment. Learn to play piano the way professionals do - using chords. Since this class is being held online with ZOOM you will be able to sit at your piano or keyboard at home and take this course with no pressure at all. And since this course includes an online book and online follow up video lessons, you will be able to continue your practice and study on your own. An optional periodic online question and answer session is also included. A recording of the class is included as well. The course is partly lecture/demonstration and partly hands on instruction. Topics include: • How chords work in a song • How to get more out of sheet music by reading less of it • How to form the three main types of chords • How to handle different keys and time signatures • How to avoid “counting” • How to simplify over 12,000 complex chords Instructor: Craig Coffman

Participants raise their heart rate and increase strength and endurance through a combination of cardiovascular exercise, strength training, and flexibility training. Be challenged everyday (and save money) with our combo package. Daily classes listed below. Register for daily classes only if you do not want to participate in the combo package. Mondays: Strength and Full Body Toning Wednesdays: 30 Min Abs/15 Min Stretching Friday: Cardio Instructors: Andi Feekes

Participants raise their heart rate and increase strength and endurance through a combination of cardiovascular exercise, strength training, and flexibility training. Be challenged everyday (and save money) with our combo package. Classes listed below. Register for sessions only if you do not want to participate in the combo package. Mondays: Strength and Full Body Toning Wednesdays: 30 Min Abs/15 Min Stretching Friday: Cardio Instructors: Andi Feekes

Participants raise their heart rate and increase strength and endurance through a combination of cardiovascular exercise, strength training, and flexibility training. Be challenged everyday (and save money) with our combo package. Classes listed below. Register for sessions only if you do not want to participate in the combo package. Mondays: Strength and Full Body Toning Wednesdays: 30 Min Abs/15 Min Stretching Friday: Cardio Instructors: Andi Feekes

Participants raise their heart rate and increase strength and endurance through a combination of cardiovascular exercise, strength training, and flexibility training. Be challenged everyday (and save money) with our combo package. Classes listed below. Register for sessions only if you do not want to participate in the combo package. Mondays: Strength and Full Body Toning Wednesdays: 30 Min Abs/15 Min Stretching Friday: Cardio Instructors: Andi Feekes

Participants raise their heart rate and increase strength and endurance through a combination of cardiovascular exercise, strength training, and flexibility training. Be challenged everyday (and save money) with our combo package. Classes listed below. Register for sessions only if you do not want to participate in the combo package. Mondays: Strength and Full Body Toning Wednesdays: 30 Min Abs/15 Min Stretching Friday: Cardio Instructors: Andi Feekes

Participants raise their heart rate and increase strength and endurance through a combination of cardiovascular exercise, strength training, and flexibility training. Be challenged everyday (and save money) with our combo package. Classes listed below. Register for sessions only if you do not want to participate in the combo package. Mondays: Strength and Full Body Toning Wednesdays: 30 Min Abs/15 Min Stretching Friday: Cardio Instructors: Andi Feekes

This is a beginner course that discusses the rules in depth, how to score, strategies, and more. There will be time to practice the skills taught and then play against the other participants. Pickleball equipment is available if needed including a paddle and ball. Instructor: JCE Staff

Come learn the rules of the game and skills needed to get started playing one of the fastest growing sports! This is a beginner course so pickleball equipment is available if needed including a paddle and ball. A good pair of court shoes is helpful. Players must complete a beginner course before doing the advanced beginner clinic. Instructor: Chuck Golliher

Come learn the rules of the game and skills needed to get started playing one of the fastest growing sports! This is a beginner course so pickleball equipment is available if needed including a paddle and ball. A good pair of court shoes is helpful. Players must complete a beginner course before doing the advanced beginner clinic. Instructor: Chuck Golliher