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Craig Coffman Current Schedule

Workshops Offered:
  • Instant Piano for Hopelessly Busy People
  • Instant Blues and Boogie Piano
  • Instant Piano by Ear (intermediate level)
General Area: Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Texas, Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Craig Coffman
Email: craig@instantpiano.org
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Instant Piano
(For Hopelessly Busy People)

If you yearn to experience the joy of playing piano, but you don’t want years of weekly lessons, this short course is for you. In just a few hours you can learn enough secrets of the trade to make piano playing a part of your life.

How is it done? Typical piano lessons teach you note reading, but piano professionals use chords. You will learn all the chords needed to play any pop song in this one session: any song. any style, any key. And you’ll get a healthy dose of insider secrets.

If you already know your way around a keyboard a little, you know enough to enroll in this workshop.

Here’s Craig’s upcoming schedule for Instant Piano (For Hopelessly Busy People). Call the number listed for exact times, costs, and registration information.

Date Time Location Phone Comments
Jan 04 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Gilbert Parks and Recreation - Gilbert 480-503-6200 Arizona-Craig Coffman instructor
Jan 05 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Queen Creek Parks and Recreation - Queen Creek 480-358-3700 Arizona-Craig Coffman instructor
Jan 09 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Sun Lakes Resort - Sun Lakes 602-750-3173 Arizona-Craig Coffman instructor
Jan 15 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Glendale Parks and Recreation - Glendale 623-930-4332 Arizona-Craig Coffman instructor
Jan 16 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Leisure World - Mesa 480-832-0003 Arizona-Craig Coffman instructor
Jan 16 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Richfield Community Education - Richfield 612-861-9385 Minnesota-Jim Anderson instructor
Jan 18 6:40 pm - 9:40 pm Camp Verde United Methodist Church - Camp Verde 602-750-3173 Arizona-Craig Coffman instructor
Jan 19 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Peoria Parks and Recreation - Peoria 623-773-7137 Arizona-Craig Coffman instructor
Jan 23 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Dixie State College - St. George 435-652-7675 Utah-Craig Coffman instructor
Jan 25 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Edina Community Education - Edina 952-848-3956 Minnesota-Jim Anderson instructor
Jan 28 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Mankato Community Education - Mankato 507-387-5501 Minnesota-Jim Anderson instructor
Jan 30 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Northside Community Education - San Antonio 210-522-8106 Texas-Craig Coffman instructor
Jan 30 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Rochester Community Education - Rochester 507-285-8646 Minnesota-Jim Anderson instructor
Feb 01 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Casa Grande Parks and Recreation - Casa Grande 520-421-8760 Arizona-Craig Coffman instructor
Feb 01 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Maple Grove Senior Center - Maple Grove 763-494-6500 Minnesota-Jim Anderson instructor
Feb 01 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Apple Valley Community Education - Apple Valley 651-423-7920 Minnesota-JimAnderson instructor
Feb 01 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Roseville Community Education - Roseville 651-604-3760 Minnesota-Kris Simonson instructor
Feb 04 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm University of Texas El Paso - El Paso 915-747-5142 Texas-Craig Coffman instructor
Feb 04 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Princeton Community Education - Princeton 763-389-4789 Minnesota-Jim Anderson instructor
Feb 05 6:40 pm - 9:40 pm Odessa College - Odessa 432-335-6580 Texas-Craig Coffman instructor
Feb 06 8:30 am - 11:30 am Midland College - Midland 432-685-4518 Texas-Craig Coffman instructor
Feb 06 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Burnsville Community Education - Burnsville 952-707-4110 Minnesota-Jim Anderson instructor
Feb 08 6:40 pm - 9:40 pm Las Sendas Home Owners Association - Mesa 480-357-8780 Arizona-Craig Coffman instructor
Feb 08 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm North Branch Community Education - North Branch 651-674-1025 Minnesota-Jim Anderson instructor
Feb 08 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Prescott Community Education - Prescott 715-262-4676 Minnesota-Kris Simonson instructor
Feb 09 6:40 pm - 9:40 pm Goodyear Parks and Recreation - Goodyear 623-882-7534 Arizona-Craig Coffman instructor
Feb 11 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Prior Lake Community Education - Prior Lake 952-440-2930 Minnesota-Jim Anderson instructor
Feb 13 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Paradise Valley Community College - Paradise Valley 602-787-6800 Arizona-Craig Coffman instructor
Feb 18 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Northern Dakota County Community Education - Inver Grove Heights 651-306-3633 Minnesota-Jim Anderson instructor
Feb 19 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Apache Junction Parks and Recreation - Apache Junction 480-474-5159 Arizona-Craig Coffman instructor
Feb 20 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Green Valley Parks and Recreation - Green Valley 520-625-3440 Arizona-Craig Coffman instructor
Feb 20 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Hopkins Community Education - Hopkins 952-988-4066 Minnesota-Jim Anderson instructor
Feb 22 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Prescott Valley Parks and Recreation - Prescott Valley 928-775-3162 Arizona-Craig Coffman instructor
Feb 22 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Shakopee Community Education - Shakopee 952-496-5029 Minnesota-Jim Anderson instructor
Feb 23 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Marana Parks and Recreation - Marana 520-382-1957 Arizona-Craig Coffman instructor
Feb 25 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Bloomington Community Education - Bloomington 952-681-6100 Minnesota-Jim Anderson instructor
Feb 27 8:30 am - 11:30 am San Juan College - Farmington 505-566-3591 New Mexico-Craig Coffman instructor
Feb 27 9:00 am - 12:00 pm St. Louis Park Community Education - St. Louis Park 952-928-6442 Minnesota-Jim Anderson instructor
Mar 01 6:40 pm - 9:40 pm Mohave Community College - Lake Havasu CIty 928-855-7812 Arizona-Craig Coffman instructor
Mar 01 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm West Tonka Community Education - Mound 952-491-8040 Minnesota-Jim Anderson instructor
Mar 01 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm South Washington County Community Education - Cottage Grove 651-458-6605 Minnesota-Kris Simonson instructor
Mar 04 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm Peoria Senior Center - Peoria 623-773-7436 Arizona-Craig Coffman instructor
Mar 04 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm Hutchinson Community Education - Hutchinson 320-587-2975 Minnesota-Jim Anderson instructor
Mar 06 9:00 am - 12:00 pm St. Cloud Community Education - St. Cloud 320-529-6500 Minnesota-Jim Anderson instructor
Mar 08 6:40 pm - 9:40 pm Irvine Parks and Recreation - Irvine 949-724-6610 California-Craig Coffman instructor
Mar 08 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Robbinsdale Community Education - Robbinsdale 763-504-6999 Minnesota-Jim Anderson instructor
Mar 08 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Farmington Community Education - Farmington 651-460-3200 Minnesota-Kris Simonson instructor
Mar 09 6:40 pm - 9:40 pm Newport Coast Community Center - Newport Beach 949-270-8103 California-Craig Coffman instructor
Mar 10 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Laguna Beach Parks and Recreation - Laguna Beach 949-497-0304 California-Craig Coffman instructor
Mar 11 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm San Clemente Parks and Recreation - San Clemente 949-361-8264 California-Craig Coffman instructor
Mar 11 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Hastings Community Education - Hastings 651-438-0880 Minnesota-Jim Anderson instructor
Mar 12 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Peoria Parks and Recreation - Peoria 623-773-7137 Arizona-Craig Coffman instructor
Mar 13 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Mesa Community College - Mesa 480-461-7493 Arizona-Craig Coffman instructor
Mar 15 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Watertown Community Education - Watertown 952-955-0208 Minnesota-Jim Anderson instructor
Mar 15 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Baldwin Community Education - Baldwin 715-688-6200 Minnesota-Kris Simonson instructor
Mar 16 6:40 pm - 9:40 pm Maricopa Parks and Recreation - Maricopa 520-568-9098 Arizona-Craig Coffman instructor
Mar 18 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Kasson Community Education - Kasson 507-634-4464 Minnesota-Jim Anderson instructor
Mar 20 8:30 am - 11:30 am Dona Ana Branch Community College - Las Cruces 505-527-7527 New Mexico-Craig Coffman instructor
Mar 22 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm White Bear Lake Community Education - White Bear Lake 651-773-6106 Minnesota-Kris Simonson instructor
Mar 23 6:40 pm - 9:40 pm Northland Pioneer College - Snowflake 928-524-7600 Arizona-Craig Coffman instructor
Mar 25 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Norwood Community Education - Norwood 952-467-7390 Minnesota-Jim Anderson instructor
Mar 26 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Yavapai College - Prescott 928-717-7638 Arizona-Craig Coffman instructor
Mar 29 6:40 pm - 9:40 pm Cochise College - Sierra Vista 520-515-5492 Arizona-Craig Coffman instructor
Mar 30 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Gilbert Parks and Recreation - Gilbert 480-503-6200 Arizona-Craig Coffman instructor
Apr 05 6:40 pm - 9:40 pm Scott Community College - Bettendorf 888-336-3907 Iowa-Craig Coffman instructor
Apr 07 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Parkland College - Champaign 217-353-2055 Illinois-Craig Coffman instructor
Apr 08 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm New Ulm Community Education - New Ulm 507-359-8451 Minnesota-Jim Anderson instructor
Apr 09 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Oakton Community College - Des Plaines 847-982-9888 Illinois-Craig Coffman instructor
Apr 10 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Woodstock Parks and Recreation - Woodstock 815-338-4363 Illinois-Craig Coffman instructor
Apr 10 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm South Barrington Illinois - South Barrington 847-381-7515 Illinois-Craig Coffman instructor
Apr 16 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Estrella Mountain Community College - Avondale 623-935-8492 Arizona-Craig Coffman instructor
Apr 19 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Glendale Parks and Recreation - Glendale 623-930-4332 Arizona-Craig Coffman instructor
Apr 19 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Anoka-Hennepin Community Education - Champlin 763-506-1270 Minnesota-Jim Anderson instructor
Apr 20 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Queen Creek Parks and Recreation - Queen Creek 480-358-3700 Arizona-Craig Coffman instructor
Apr 23 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Fort Lewis College - Durango 970-247-7385 Colorado-Craig Coffman instructor
Apr 24 8:30 am - 11:30 am San Juan College - Farmington 505-566-3591 New Mexico-Craig Coffman instructor
Apr 30 6:40 pm - 9:40 pm Apple Valley Parks and Recreation - Apple Valley 760-240-7880 California-Craig Coffman instructor
May 01 8:30 am - 11:30 am Palmdale Parks and Recreation - Palmdale 661-267-5611 California-Craig Coffman instructor
May 06 6:40 pm - 9:40 pm Goodyear Parks and Recreation - Goodyear 623-882-7534 Arizona-Craig Coffman instructor
May 07 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Cochise College - Sierra Vista 520-515-5492 Arizona-Craig Coffman instructor
May 10 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Gilbert Parks and Recreation - Gilbert 480-503-6200 Arizona-Craig Coffman instructor
May 14 6:40 pm - 9:40 pm Newport Beach Parks and Recreation - Newport Beach 949-644-3151 California-Craig Coffman instructor
May 25 6:40 pm - 9:40 pm Avondale Parks and Recreation - Avondale 623-478-3057 Arizona-Craig Coffman instructor

 

 

How to Play Piano by Ear

What All Pro Musicians Know but Won't Tell You

Despite what you may have heard to the contrary, anyone can learn to play by ear. This workshop shows you the inside secrets professional piano players use (but never reveal).

You’ll learn how to pick tunes right out of your head. You’ll learn how to get songs off the radio (think of the money you’ll save in sheet music). You’ll even learn how to transpose. This workshop goes beyond mere “ear training.” You’ll get information found nowhere else, and you’ll be picking out tunes by ear — with both hands — from the very first day.

Open to all musicians (not just piano players) who have a basic understanding of chord theory. Beginners should take Instant Piano as a prerequisite.

Here’s Craig’s upcoming schedule for Instant Piano by Ear. Call the number listed for exact times, costs, and registration information.

Date Time Location Phone Comments
Jan 09 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Sun Lakes Resort - Sun Lakes 602-750-3173 Arizona-Craig Coffman instructor
Jan 16 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Leisure World - Mesa 480-832-0003 Arizona-Craig Coffman instructor
Jan 16 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm Richfield Community Education - Richfield 612-861-9385 Minnesota-Jim Anderson instructor
Jan 23 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Dixie State College - St. George 435-652-7675 Utah-Craig Coffman instructor
Jan 30 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Northside Community Education - San Antonio 210-522-8106 Texas-Craig Coffman instructor
Jan 30 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Rochester Community Education - Rochester 507-285-8646 Minnesota-Jim Anderson instructor
Feb 06 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm Midland College - Midland 432-685-4518 Texas-Craig Coffman instructor
Feb 06 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Burnsville Community Education - Burnsville 952-707-4110 Minnesota-Jim Anderson instructor
Feb 13 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Paradise Valley Community College - Paradise Valley 602-787-6800 Arizona-Craig Coffman instructor
Feb 20 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Green Valley Parks and Recreation - Green Valley 520-625-3440 Arizona-Craig Coffman instructor
Feb 20 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Hopkins Community Education - Hopkins 952-988-4066 Minnesota-Jim Anderson instructor
Feb 27 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm San Juan College - Farmington 505-566-3591 New Mexico-Craig Coffman instructor
Feb 27 1:00 pm - 9:00 pm St. Louis Park Community Education - St. Louis Park 952-928-6442 Minnesota-Jim Anderson instructor
Mar 06 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm St. Cloud Community Education - St. Cloud 320-529-6500 Minnesota-Jim Anderson instructor
Mar 13 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Mesa Community College - Mesa 480-461-7493 Arizona-Craig Coffman instructor
Mar 20 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm Dona Ana Branch Community College - Las Cruces 505-527-7527 New Mexico-Craig Coffman instructor
Apr 24 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm San Juan College - Farmington 505-566-3591 New Mexico-Craig Coffman instructor
May 01 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm Palmdale Parks and Recreation - Palmdale 661-267-5611 California-Craig Coffman instructor

 

Instant Blues and Boogie Piano

Play your blues away! This hands-on workshop introduces beginners and experts alike to the uniquely American piano form known as the blues. For beginners it’s a low-stress introduction to piano playing. For those who already play traditional piano this workshop sets the stage for learning many different styles including rock, gospel, jazz, boogie-woogie, and improvising techniques. Learn the secrets of the blues’ unique scale, form, rhythm, and improvisation. And free yourself from sheet music. No prerequisite.

Here’s Craig’s upcoming schedule for Instant Blues and Boogie Piano. Call the number listed for exact times, costs, and registration information.

Check back later for updated schedule.

 

 

About the Instructor

Craig Coffman is an experienced piano instructor, professional pianist and music director. He has over 20 years experience teaching piano privately. His piano seminars, offered through Community Colleges and Community Education Programs, have been attended by over 12,000 students throughout Minnesota and the United States over the last 11 years. He has a degree in Sociology from Illinois Wesleyan University in Illinois (where he also studied piano) and a Master of Divinity degree from Western Seminary in Portland, Oregon.

 

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