WEA music courses - music to your ears!

If you’ve ever wondered about the origins of music, how it came to be, where it came from and how it's shaped different cultures, then why not immerse yourself in one of our music courses.  

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Depending on the music course you choose, you could be learning a new set of skills, uncovering a new genre that you never knew about before, or simply gaining a greater appreciation for the work and the artist who created it. The possibilities are endless with a WEA course.

You'll travel through different musical eras, discovering the different genres, composers and historic backgrounds that helped shape music as we know it today. By broadening your musical horizons you’ll learn how to interpret music, improving your critical thinking and analytical skills.  

Enrol on a music course near you  

Whether you prefer online learning from the comfort of your own home, or you want to attend an in-person class in your local community, we have a huge amount of flexibility to suit how you learn best. This means that you can pick the environment that’s right for you, giving you that piece of mind that you can learn in a place that you feel comfortable with. 

The support you’ll receive on our music courses 

Our online and in-person courses are taught by talented tutors who are experienced in all things music and will help support you to learn about all aspects of music history. They'll help you develop an understanding that goes beyond just what's on the surface. Whether you want to learn to sing, play an instrument or be immersed in the music of different cultures, we've got the course for you. 

Our learning experience is one of the things that sets us apart, with many of our learners going on to achieve incredible things. You’ll learn at a pace that’s comfortable for you too, with a friendly supportive tutor on hand to answer any questions you might have. 

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Music Making: Beginners at Rhubarb Farm

Start your musical journey with our Beginners at Rhubarb Farm course. Learn the basics of playing an instrument, reading music, and creating simple compositions. Ideal for individuals with little or no musical experience looking to develop their musical skills.

Course Information

Dates:
Fri 20/09/2024 -
Fri 06/12/2024
Times:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Duration:
11 sessions
Location:
Rhubarb Farm (Mansfield)
Hardwick Street
Langwith
Mansfield
NG20 9DR
Tutor:
Richard Palmer
Course code:
Q00016322
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £92.40

Music Appreciation: Discovering Classical Music

This ten-week course will present and explore classical music from across the breadth of its development, from early music through to classical music being written right now. Over the course of these sessions we will consider how the subject matter, style and context of composers from a range of diverse backgrounds has contributed to the evolution of music, as well as considering other genres for reference. We will examine the background of each composer and the individual pieces that we listen to along with reference to quality critical appraisals and notes on each one. The sessions will combine active listening and audio-visual materials with lively, inclusive and hopefully invigorating discussion. Whether you are just coming into the world of classical music (and other genres) or have been listening to it for some time you will be welcome along to these sessions.

Course Information

Dates:
Fri 27/09/2024 -
Fri 06/12/2024
Times:
9:45am - 11:45am
Duration:
10 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Simon Haworth
Course code:
Q00016696
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £74.00

Music Making: Intermediate at Rhubarb Farm

Enhance your music-making skills with our Music Making: Intermediate at Rhubarb Farm course. Learn advanced techniques for playing and composing music in a collaborative setting. Ideal for musicians looking to refine their abilities and explore new musical styles.

Course Information

Dates:
Fri 17/01/2025 -
Fri 04/04/2025
Times:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Duration:
12 sessions
Location:
Rhubarb Farm (Mansfield)
Hardwick Street
Langwith
Mansfield
NG20 9DR
Tutor:
Richard Palmer
Course code:
Q00016323
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £92.40

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