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Fall 2009 Simply Music Beginner Piano Workshop through Red Hook Continuing Education

Tuesday, August 18th, 2009

Potluck Creative Arts proudly announces the offering of a Simply Music Beginner Piano Workshop as part of Red Hook Continuing Education’s offerings for Fall 2009.

No experience or instrument necessary! Simply Music is a revolutionary, Australian-developed piano learning method that offers a breakthrough in music education. This remarkable approach has students of all ages playing great-sounding contemporary, classical, gospel, blues and accompaniment pieces — immediately — from their very first lessons. Led by New York’s only Accredited Simply Music Teacher, you’ll learn how to play pieces in each of these styles, as well as variations and improvisation!

This is a unique opportunity to experience the beginner piano workshop at a dramatically reduced cost!

Simply Music Beginner Piano Workshop through Red Hook Continuing Education
Day/Time: Thursdays 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Dates: 10/1/2009-11/19/2009 (8 lessons)
Location: Red Hook High School Music Room
Tuition: $80.00, to be paid directly to Red Hook Continuing Education
Materials: Excellent materials available for optional at-home practice. Cost: $12.00. Contact to pre-order directly through Potluck Creative Arts.

To enroll:

Learn more about Simply Music piano lessons and beginner piano workshops.

Mark is Now an Accredited Simply Music Teacher

Monday, June 15th, 2009

After going through his initial training and becoming a Licensed Simply Music Teacher in October 2008, today Mark’s status has been adjusted to Accredited Simply Music Teacher.

Simply Music is a revolutionary, Australian-developed piano learning method that offers a breakthrough in music education. This remarkable approach has students of all ages playing great-sounding contemporary, classical, gospel, blues and accompaniment pieces — immediately — from their very first lessons.

Learn more about Simply Music piano lessons and workshops with Mark.

Summer 2009 Workshop Offerings

Thursday, May 7th, 2009

Potluck Creative Arts proudly presents these workshop offerings for the Summer 2009 term, Monday 6/29/2009 to Friday 9/4//2009.


Simply Music Beginner Piano Workshops

Learn how to play a number of great-sounding songs, as well as variations and improvisation, in just 8 lessons — great for students of all ages!

Schedule options:

Day/Time: Mondays 9:00 a.m..
Dates: TBD — 8 dates bewteen 6/29/2009 and 8/31/2009
Offering Code: OG09001

Day/Time: Mondays 10:00 a.m..
Dates: TBD — 8 dates bewteen 6/29/2009 and 8/31/2009
Offering Code: OG09002

Day/Time: Mondays 11:00 a.m..
Dates: TBD — 8 dates bewteen 6/29/2009 and 8/31/2009
Offering Code: OG09003

Additional workshops can be added if there is interest! Contact us with your preferences.

Information for all workshops:

  • Location: The Potluck Creative Arts studio in the Village of Red Hook, NY
  • Cost: $180.00 — includes tuition at $21.00/lesson plus $12.00 for materials
  • Materials to Bring: Simply Music Student Workshop 1 Student Home Materials will be provided to you at your workshop’s first lesson. Bring them each time thereafter.
  • Register by: June 1

Learn more about Simply Music piano lessons and beginner piano workshops, and enroll now!


Songwriting Workshops

No current regularly scheduled offerings. Learn more about Songwriting Workshops and contact us to tailor your own.


Singalong Workshops

No current regularly scheduled offerings. Learn more about Singalong Workshops and contact us to tailor your own.

Free Introductory Sessions on 3/8/09 and Tuition Discounts for Simply Music Piano Lessons

Tuesday, February 17th, 2009

Simply MusicLicensed Simply Music Teacher Mark S. Meritt is now accepting enrollments from those who would like to start Simply Music Piano Lessons this coming Spring and Summer. If you are interested in learning more and enrolling, Mark is giving two Free Introductory Sessions on March 8. Further, a tuition discount will be given to those who enroll between now and the intro session day.

Simply Music is a revolutionary, Australian-developed piano learning method that offers a breakthrough in music education. This remarkable approach has students of all ages playing great-sounding contemporary, classical, gospel, blues and accompaniment pieces — immediately — from their very first lessons.

Offering group and private lessons at his studio in the Village of Red Hook, Mark has become New York State’s second licensed teacher of the Simply Music method and is the only one currently practicing. So this is a particularly unique opportunity for people in the area to learn how to play piano with this fantastic method!

The Free Introductory Sessions take place at The Red Hook Inn in the Village of Red Hook on Sunday, March 8, one from 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. and another from 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. A special tuition discount will be given to all new enrollments starting now and extending through the end of this day of intro sessions. Because space is limited for the intro sessions, reservations are required. Reserve your spot or enroll now by contacting Mark.

For more information on Simply Music, visit www.simplymusic.com.

Free Introductory Session for Simply Music Piano Lessons 11/1/08

Monday, October 20th, 2008

Simply MusicLicensed Simply Music Teacher Mark S. Meritt is giving a Free Introductory Session on November 1 for anyone interested in learning more about and enrolling in Simply Music piano lessons.

Simply Music is a revolutionary, Australian-developed piano learning method that offers a breakthrough in music education. This remarkable approach has students of all ages playing great-sounding contemporary, classical, gospel, blues and accompaniment pieces — immediately — from their very first lessons.

Offering group and private lessons at his studio in the Village of Red Hook, Mark has become New York State’s second licensed teacher of the Simply Music method and is the only one currently practicing. So this is a particularly unique opportunity for people in the area to learn how to play piano with this fantastic method!

The Free Introductory Session takes place at the Red Hook Inn in the Village of Red Hook on Saturday, November 1, from 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. A discount on the first month of lessons will be given to those who enroll at the session. Because space is limited, reservations are required — make yours by contacting Mark.

For more information on Simply Music, visit www.simplymusic.com.

Mark is Now a Licensed Simply Music Teacher

Tuesday, October 14th, 2008

As of today, Mark has become a Licensed Simply Music Teacher.

Simply Music is a revolutionary, Australian-developed piano learning method that offers a breakthrough in music education. This remarkable approach has students of all ages playing great-sounding contemporary, classical, gospel, blues and accompaniment pieces — immediately — from their very first lessons.

Mark will be scheduling a Free Introductory Session very soon, at which you will have a chance to learn more about and enroll in the program. There will also soon be more information about the program here at the Potluck Creative Arts website. In the meantime, to learn more about the program, visit SimplyMusic.com, and Contact Us to let us know you’re interested in enrolling or attending the Free Introductory Session!

Revolutionary Simply Music Method Coming Soon for Piano Lessons

Thursday, September 11th, 2008

Today, Mark S. Meritt began training to become a licensed teacher of the revolutionary Simply MusicSimply Music piano method.

With the Simply Music playing-based method, students will learn a great amount of high quality music, quickly and easily, learning to play with both hands starting from their first lessons. Students will develop a repertoire of fun-to-play pop, blues, classical and accompaniment pieces within just a few months of starting the program.

There’s lots more to say about this remarkable program, so watch for changes here at the Potluck Creative Arts website once Mark’s training is complete. In the meantime, to learn more about the program, visit SimplyMusic.com and Contact Us to let us know you’re interested!

Summer 2008 Workshop Offerings

Wednesday, February 20th, 2008

Potluck Creative Arts proudly presents these workshop offerings for the Summer 2008 term, Monday 7/7/2008 to Friday 8/29/2008 (off 8/11/08-8/15/08).

Enrollment Options

  • Individual classes or term enrollments — Attend individual classes at your convenience, or receive a 5% tuition discount for a complete workshop series!
  • Family discounts available! — However many members of your family enroll in however many current workshop offerings, you’ll receive a 10% discount on all tuition fees after one! And for Singalong Workshops, an adult enrolls for free with each child, and siblings 12 months or younger are also free!
  • Tailor schedules, groups and fake books — Interested in a day or time not scheduled? Want a regularly scheduled workshop series at Mark’s studio just for your group, whatever their ages? If you can find others to enroll with, Mark will be happy to add an offering to his regular schedule, just for you! And for Singalong Workshops, your group can even choose its own fake book!

Registration by one week prior to your first workshop date is recommended. Late term enrollments with prorated tuition will be considered.

Songwriting Workshops for Kids

Great for your elementary school-aged child! Offerings for Summer 2008:

Songwriting for Kids — Offering OH08004
Day/Time: Wednesdays 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Dates: 7/9/2008-8/27/2008, off 8/13/2008 (7 workshops)
Location: The Potluck Creative Arts studio in the Village of Red Hook, NY
Tuition: $133.00, or $20.00 each for individual classes
Podcast Link: Songwriting Workshop OH08004 Podcast
Archive Link: Songwriting Workshop OH08004 Archive

Materials to Bring:

  • None!

At the last workshop for all songwriting offerings, enjoy a recital of the group’s entire repertoire of original works, followed by a talk on how you can apply the workshop process to bring creativity to any area of life or work.

To enroll, just print, complete and deliver this agreement for each participant along with your tuition payment.

Learn more about Songwriting Workshops for kids.

Singalong Workshops for All Ages

Ideal for parents and their young children from infants through preschoolers, but great for anyone! Offerings for Summer 2008:

Singalong for All Ages — Offering OC08005
Day/Time: Thursdays 10:00 a.m.-10:45 a.m.
Dates: 7/10/2008-8/28/2008, off 8/14/2008 (7 workshops)
Location: The Potluck Creative Arts studio in the Village of Red Hook, NY
Tuition: $99.75, or $15.00 each for individual classes

Materials to Bring:

  • The Best Fake Book Ever • If you don’t already have it, ask to have it purchased for you along with your enrollment, or purchase it yourself at:
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  • Your choice of up to three non-melodic instruments (optional)

To enroll, just print, complete and deliver this agreement for each participant along with your tuition payment.

Learn more about Singalong Workshops.

Songwriting Workshops through Red Hook Continuing Education

Monday, January 14th, 2008

Potluck Creative Arts proudly announces the presentation of Songwriting Workshops through Red Hook Continuing Education during Spring 2008. This is a unique opportunity to experience the Songwriting Workshops at a dramatically reduced cost!

Collaborative Songwriting Workshop through Red Hook Continuing Education — Offering OH08003
Day/Time: Tuesdays 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Dates: 4/1/2008-5/13/2008, off 4/15/08 (6 workshops)
Location: TBD (check this page for updates)
Tuition: $65.00 to be paid directly to RHCSD
Podcast Link: Songwriting Workshop OH08003 Podcast
Archive Link: Songwriting Workshop OH08003 Archive

Materials to Bring:

  • None!

To enroll:

  • Register through Continuing Education at the Red Hook Central School District.
  • Print, complete and bring to the first workshop this agreement for each participant. Because the class is administered by the Red Hook Central School District, tuition is to be paid directly and only to RHCSD — therefore, for the purpose of completing and submitting this participation agreement, there is no enrollment fee for this offering.

Learn more about Songwriting Workshops.

Free Holiday Season Singalongs and Songwriting!

Monday, December 3rd, 2007

Potluck Creative Arts is celebrating the holiday season this year by offering free Singalongs and Songwriting Workshops in December! All events will be led by musician/songwriter Mark S. Meritt, whose improvisational skills bring all the songs to life.

Holiday Season Singalong for All Ages

Great for anybody age zero and up — come ready to request your favorite holiday and seasonal songs for everybody to sing along with! Location: Taste Budd’s Chocolate & Coffee Cafe in the Village of Red Hook, NY.

  • Saturday, December 15, 2007, 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Just show up and have fun, no reservations required! Learn more about Singalong Workshops.

Singalong Workshops for All Ages

Ideal for parents and their young children from infants through preschoolers, but great for anyone — sing along with pop, rock, standards, show tunes and more! Location: the Potluck Creative Arts studio in the Village of Red Hook, NY.

  • Monday, December 10, 2007, 4:00 p.m.-4:45 p.m. — Offering OC0700106
  • Friday, December 14, 2007, 10:00 a.m.-10:45 a.m. — Offering OC0700206
  • Monday, December 17, 2007, 4:00 p.m.-4:45 p.m. — Offering OC0700107
  • Friday, December 21, 2007, 10:00 a.m.-10:45 a.m. — Offering OC0700207

To attend, just print, complete and deliver this agreement for each participant. Reserve your spots early since space may be limited, but as long as there is availability, feel free to attend as many of these free workshops as you like! Learn more about Singalong Workshops.

Songwriting Workshops for Kids

Great for your elementary school-aged children — they’ll enjoy tapping into their creativity by collaboratively writing original songs from scratch, whether or not they have any experience creating music or lyrics! Location: the Potluck Creative Arts studio in the Village of Red Hook, NY.

  • Tuesday, December 11, 2007, 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. — Offering OH0800206
  • Tuesday, December 18, 2007, 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. — Offering OH0800207

To attend, just print, complete and deliver this agreement for each participant. Reserve your spots early since space may be limited, but as long as there is availability, feel free to attend as many of these free workshops as you like! Learn more about Songwriting Workshops for kids.

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