Adult Education Series
Join Monmouth University faculty and friends as they host courses exploring topics that blend leisure and learning.
Join Monmouth University faculty and friends as they host courses exploring topics that blend leisure and learning.
Adult Education Series
Join music historians Ken Womack & Kit O’Toole as they revisit classic record albums. With Classic for a Reason, Ken & Kit will take listeners on a guided tour of our history’s most enduring popular musical accomplishments. Classic for a Reason is part of Monmouth University’s Adult Education series.
Zoom Link will be provided upon registration.
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All aboard! By 1980, Yacht Rock artists ruled the charts with their mixture of jazz, R&B, and smooth production. Which artists picked up the torch from the 1970s artists, and how did sounds change? What led to the decline in popularity of the genre? This two-session virtual course, taught by Kit O’Toole, explores the origins and rise of Yacht Rock, the smooth R&B and jazz-inspired genre.
Class Schedule: Thursdays, April 24 & May 1 | 7:30 - 9:00 PM
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Come celebrate the spring at Monmouth University with this unique opportunity to learn the seasonal ancient art known as Pysanky. Pysanky, also known as Ukrainian eggs, is an ancient folk tradition that has been passed down for thousands of years. This meditative and communal experience is unlike any other art process and for many this workshop marks the beginning of a spring time family tradition that can be passed on and enjoyed for years to come. This tutorial will cover the history and traditions surrounding Pysanky, a demonstration, and independent practice session. The instructor will provide a variety of eggs, dyes, and tools. Participants will turn real eggs into works of art using a wax resist method similar to batik.
Class Schedule: Tuesday, April 15 | 6 - 8:30 PM
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The need for today’s leaders to become expert with their use of “soft skills” is more pivotal than ever. Anyone approaching leading others in the setting of business, education, social groups, religious organizations, sports, and other forums will be called upon to utilize the right techniques and behaviors to exert influence. These far-reaching practices were mastered by the Beatles.
Class Schedule: Thursdays – March 20 & 27 | 7:30 – 9:00 PM
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Based on his acclaimed podcast, Producing the Beatles, Jason Kruppa explores the music of the Fab Four from the perspective of the one person whose point of view has never been properly and thoroughly examined: their producer, George Martin. Using innovative techniques to break down their recordings, we’ll discover how the Beatles went from learning their way around the studio to becoming masters of the art of recording, with their producer working side by side with them each step of the way.
Class Schedule: Thursdays – March 6 & 13 | 7:30 – 9:00 PM
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This two-session virtual course taught by Mike Farragher (’88), author of four books. The course builds on the wildly popular Intro to Memoir Writing workshops with an emphasis on character development, dialogue, and scene setting that will make any story a page turner. Practical lessons are interspersed with writing prompts to get the creativity going during this two-week course. No prior writing experience needed and all levels welcome!
Class Schedule: Wednesdays – February 19 & 26 | 7:30 – 9:00 PM
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The term “Yacht Rock” exploded in popularity since the eponymous satirical web series debuted 20 years ago. But what exactly is the genre? How did it start, and which songs qualify as Yacht Rock? This two-session virtual course, taught by Kit O’Toole, explores the origins and rise of Yacht Rock, the smooth R&B and jazz-inspired genre.
Zoom Link will be provided upon registration.
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