Virtual Classroom

Step-by-Step with Local Artists

Welcome to the Virtual Classroom! We are excited to offer these free learning opportunities to families.

We understand that everyone has different comfort levels with everything going on right now in this world of COVID, so we’ve created our very own Virtual Classroom for those of you who don’t feel comfortable coming back to in-person activities at EIAA. Browse through our classes and get creative from the comfort of your own home!

  • To filter the list of classes, select Topics and Grade Level in combination.
  • Some classes are a series, and some are one-and-done. When there is a series it is best to "take" these classes in order.
  • Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel. You can choose to be alerted when new classes are posted so you don't miss out! 

We hope you will share your projects with us so we can keep our connections strong! Share the classes with your friends, too! 

Beginning Guitar with Brook Hoover | D Chord #4
Add a new chord to your guitar playing - the D Major. Brook Hoover will have you mastering this chord, and have you playing songs in no time by adding it to the other chords you already know.
Beginning Guitar with Brook Hoover | "A" Major Scale #5
Continue your learning of acoustic or electric guitar with Brook Hoover by adding an E Major scale to your knowledge.
Beginning Guitar with Brook Hoover | E major scale #6
Continue your learning of acoustic or electric guitar with Brook Hoover by adding an E Major scale to your knowledge.
What to Play at a Guitar Store
Have you ever wanted to try out a guitar on the local music store's wall, but didn't know what to play? Local guitar instructor, Brook Hoover, will give you some tips and riffs to see if you and that dream guitar of yours is a good fit.
The Chord Wheel
Join Brook Hoover for a spin around the chord wheel! Brook manages to make music theory both colorful and accessible. The demos in the video are for guitar, but you can apply this to any instrument. If you know some basic chords and want to start tinkering to grow your knowledge then Brook is the guy to guide you! Guitar rental available locally, call to inquire. GRADE LEVEL 5-ADULT
Beginning Acoustic Guitar - Chords and Tuners
Beginning Acoustic Guitar 2 - The Shape of Chords
Beginning Acoustic Guitar 3 - G and C2 Chords
Strumming Pattern G, D, Em, and C
Cedar Rapids Musician, Brook Hoover, teaches you a basic strumming pattern using a chord pattern used in countless songs. Once you've mastered these few chords, you'll be able to play along with a lot of your favorite tunes! GRADE LEVEL 5-ADULT