David is offering online music classes for grown-ups, including:
Title: Isn’t it Romantic? (Part 1): Music 1800-1850
Description: An exploration of the early party of the period known as the Romantic era of Western European concert music, including a sampling of works by Beethoven, Bellini, Berlioz, Chopin, Donizetti, Gottschalk, Liszt, Mendelssohn (Felix & Fanny), Paganini, Rossini, Schubert, Schumann (Robert & Clara), Verdi, Wagner, Weber and others. We will look at the important forms, style characteristics and musical elements of the era, as well as the historical and cultural context.
8 Tuesdays: 9/29, 10/6, 10/13, 10/27, 11/10, 11/17, 12/1, 12/8
7:00-8:30 PM EST – Virtual via Zoom, video links provided to students who can’t attend at the scheduled time
Cost: $116
Registration: https://
Title: Great Albums of 1972
Description: An in-depth exploration of some great albums (and some songs) of 1972, including work by David Bowie, James Brown, Jimmy Cliff, Deep Purple, Nick Drake, The Eagles, Roberta Flack, “Free to Be…You and Me”, Al Green, Jethro Tull, Curtis Mayfield, Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes, Randy Newman, Rolling Stones, Helen Reddy, Lou Reed, Todd Rundgren, The Staple Singers, Steely Dan, The Temptations, Bill Withers, Stevie Wonder, Yes, and Neil Young. We will generally examine 2 albums + 1 song per class, with a thorough look at lyrics, music, structure, arrangement, and production, as well as cover art, biography, context and impact.
8 Wednesdays: 9/30, 10/7, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 12/2, 12/9
Cost: $116
Registration: https://
Testimonials:
“Not only does he know the music inside-out, but he links it effectively to the relevant historical moment. The result is thought provoking and engaging for participants. David delivers for students with a sharp intelligence and a quiet passion for the world of music.” – Stephen Strahs
“I just want to thank you for an incredible experience, educationally and pedagogically, and in terms of the content. I can only imagine how many hours it took you to get those clips together. Your encyclopedic knowledge of the subject is just extraordinary. Every session was a delight and a pleasure. You are a marvelous teacher and affable, wonderful person, and I really look forward to studying further with you. So I want to thank you for just a wonderful experience in the last 8 weeks.” – Steven Brown
“You really put your heart and soul into the preparation of each class. Your presentation is clear and carefully considered. As holds true of your other courses I have taken, I have learned so much from you. Your music expertise shines through.” – Adrienne Borton
“David is a teacher par excellence! He is incredibly knowledgeable . Information just flows from him and you hang on his every word. A true master teacher has knowledge about all components of his topic and weaves it into one story or in his case one song. This is what David does! His pleasant demeanor makes you just want to learn more! I’m looking forward to my third course with him. If you are interested in a topic he is teaching… take it! You won’t be sorry!!” – Debbie Neibauer
“I have taken several courses with David ranging from Classical Music to “pop” music of the sixties. I cannot say enough about his mastery of his subjects, enthusiasm, ability to convey concepts, and to make students comfortable with questions and responses. He is truly an incredible teacher and musician.” – Natalie Simon
