For the Musical Ear

Guitar 1

Remember dreaming of holding a guitar in your hands, strumming chords while rocking out in front of millions of adoring fans, sitting on a barstool in a local pub singing to the regulars, or just sitting on the back porch writing songs?  Achieving these dreams starts with learning to play. While you may never headline in an arena in Dallas, playing the guitar offers many benefits, including reducing stress, building brainpower, and entertaining friends and family.  Start learning today with OLLI!

Join OLLI for Guitar 1 with Ray Crist on Tuesday mornings, October 3 – November 7, at 10:00 a.m.

Songs of Utah Phillips

Bruce Duncan “U. Utah” Phillips was a labor organizer, railroad hobo, soldier in the Korean War, warehouse man, dishwasher, self-identified anarchist, member of the Industrial Workers of the World and worker on homeless shelters. Best known as composer and performer of songs from his life experiences in countless concerts, solo and with friends, during 50 years starting in the late 1950s. In his performances, he emphasized the background stories of the songs as much as the songs. The class will listen to recordings of his songs and stories and watch a few available video segments from his concerts.

Songs of Utah Phillips, Tuesdays, October 3 – 24, 1:00 p.m.  Eberhard Werner, Instructor