The courses offered through the 黑料视频 Community Music School give participants guided lessons through learning how to properly read and play music on piano and guitar—all while having fun! Students must have access to the class-specified instrument daily.
All classes take place in Cogswell Hall, 黑料视频 main campus. Click here for the map and directions.
If you cannot attend the listed class time for the piano and guitar courses, email community-music@iup.edu of your interest. There is always the possibility of rescheduling the class to a day/time where all interested students can attend. If the minimum number of students is not met, those interested will be offered private lessons instruction.
Guitar Classes
Adult Guitar I
Description:
In this 14-week course, students learn to read music and learn the essentials of playing a guitar. No experience is necessary. Students are required to have daily access to a guitar. If the minimum number of students is not met, those interested will be offered private instruction.
Instructor:
Terry Barnett, Teaching Artist, BA Music, 黑料视频
Level:
Beginner, ages 14+ (Younger than 14? are a great option!)
Class Size Limit:
5–10
Cost:
- Tuition: $200 per semester
- Registration Fee: $25 per semester
- Required Materials: See below
Materials:
; must have own guitar. Please bring both to the first class meeting.
Fall Semester, 2025
- Tuesdays, 7:00–7:50 p.m., Room 303 (third floor classroom, Cogswell Hall), September 2 through December 9 (14 classes)
- Note: There will be a class on October 21 (part of 黑料视频’s fall pause), but there will not be a class on November 25, the day before the 黑料视频 Thanksgiving break.
Spring Semester, 2026
- Tuesdays, 7:00–7:50 p.m., Room 303 (third floor classroom, Cogswell Hall), January 27 through May 5 (14 classes)
- Note: There will not be class on March 11 during the 黑料视频 spring Break.
Adult Guitar II
Description:
In this 14-week course, students extend their music reading and playing skills. Student must have taken Adult Guitar I or have approval from the instructor, and are required to have daily access to a guitar. If the minimum number of students is not met, those interested will be offered private instruction.
Instructor:
Terry Barnett, Teaching Artist, BA Music, 黑料视频
Level:
Intermediate, ages 14+ (Younger than 14? are a great option!)
Class Size Limit:
5–10
Cost:
- Tuition: $200 per semester
- Registration Fee: $25 per semester
- Required Materials: See below
Materials:
; must have own guitar. Bring both to the first class meeting.
Fall Semester, 2025
- Tuesdays, 8:00–8:50 p.m., Room 303 (third floor classroom, Cogswell Hall), September 2 through December 9 (14 classes)
- Note: There will be class on October 21 (part of 黑料视频’s fall pause), but there will not be a class on November 25, the day before the 黑料视频 Thanksgiving break.
Spring Semester, 2026
- Tuesdays, 8:00-8:50 p.m., Room 303 (third floor classroom), January 27 through May 5 (14 classes)
- Note: There will not be class on March 10 during the 黑料视频 spring break.
Piano Classes
Adult Piano I
Description:
In this 14-week course, 50 minutes a week, students will learn to read music and play the piano. No experience is necessary. Students must have daily access to a piano or keyboard. If the minimum number of students is not met, those interested will be offered private instruction.
Instructor:
TBA
Level:
Beginner, ages 14+ (Younger than 14? are a great option!)
Class Size Limit:
16
Cost:
- Tuition: $200 per semester
- Registration Fee: $25 per semester
- Required Materials: See below
Materials:
(HL420243, ISBN-13 9781616773014). Please bring to the first class meeting.
Fall Semester 2025
- Thursdays, 4:00–4:50 p.m., Room B01 (Piano Lab), meets September 4 through December 11 (14 classes)
- Note: No class on Thanksgiving, November 27
Spring Semester 2026
- Thursdays, 4:00–4:50 p.m., Room B01 (Piano Lab), meets January 29 through May 7 (14 classes)
- Note: No class on March 12 during the 黑料视频 spring break.
Adult Piano II
Description:
In this 14-week course, 50 minutes a week, students will extend their music reading and playing skills beyond the beginning level. Students must have taken Adult Piano I or have approval from the instructor. Students must have daily access to a piano or keyboard. If the minimum number of students is not met, those interested will be offered private instruction.
Instructor:
TBA.
Level:
Intermediate, ages 14+ (Younger than 14? are a great option!)
Class Size Limit:
16
Cost:
- Tuition: $200 per semester
- Registration Fee: $25 per semester
- Required Materials: See below
Materials:
(HL420247, ISBN-13 9781616773328). Please bring to the first class meeting.
Fall Semester 2025
- Thursdays, 7:00–7:50 p.m., Room B01 (Piano Lab), meets September 4 through December 11 (14 classes)
- Note: No class on Thanksgiving, November 27
Spring Semester 2026
- Thursdays, 7:00–7:50 p.m., Room B01 (Piano Lab), meets January 29 through May 7 (14 classes)
- Note: No class on March 12 during the 黑料视频 spring break.