Encore University
Encore University
Keeping you singing, creating, and learning!
All classes are live online using Zoom.
Video versions of classes are made available weekly.
Due to a generous sponsorship by AARP, Encore University is available for whatever you want to pay starting at $0.
Attend for FREE, or if you would like to assign a value to this lifelong learning experience, chose one of the ($) admission tickets.
Educators
Supplemental music education taught by the best minds, all conducted via Zoom for learning wherever you are.
Curriculum
Our expansive Encore University curriculum is available to you for one all-inclusive tuition price.
Courses
Each 10-week course runs one hour per week and meets at 4 PM ET / 1 PM PT. Classes are recorded for later viewing!
Encore University Spring 2025 Schedule
Classes begin February 24th.
All classes meet at 4 PM ET (EXCEPT Monday (4:30 PM ET) / 1 PM PT (1:30 PM PT) and meet for 10 weeks.
Register
Encore University’s Spring Semester will begin on February 24th. Register today for access to live and recorded versions of all Encore University classes this semester!
Encore University Artistic Masterclasses
Encore University’s newest educational offering – a series of dynamic and wide-ranging topics tailored for you!
Encore University’s Artistic Masterclass series seamlessly blends the educational quality of Encore University with the expertise of our instructors for one class deep-dives into practical topics that you can use in your artistic journey. In our 90-minute masterclasses, renowned instructors and musicians will bring their talent to the Zoom classroom. Encore University’s Artistic Masterclass series can be enjoyed whether you’re a current Encore University student, or just a lifelong creative learner!
This Month’s Artistic Masterclass is Writing About Nature!
Join us on a captivating journey in this two-part lecture series as we explore the vibrant world of early American nature writing. Imagine the lush landscapes and untamed wilderness that inspired 19th-century literary giants like Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry David Thoreau, and Walt Whitman. These visionary writers saw nature’s transcendent beauty as both a spiritual journey and a political statement, key to shaping American identity.
We’ll delve into compelling examples of nature writing from the late 19th and early 20th centuries and consider our own connections to nature today. In the second part of this series, unleash your creativity by sharing personal reflections on nature. With engaging prompts, you’ll capture the essence of the natural world through your unique perspective.
Arts & Health Research Masterclass
Encore University’s Arts and Health Research Masterclass series invites experts in various fields of creative aging and arts in health to share their research and perspectives on healthy aging. Our 90-minute masterclasses meet monthly on Zoom. You do not need to be a current Encore University student to enjoy these classes!
All of our Arts & Health Research Masterclass series videos are recorded to be viewed on-demand later. If you’ve missed a Research Masterclass, click the links below to register for access to the archived recording of that session. Your registration email will include a link to the recorded presentation that you can watch whenever you’d like!