Spots still available for free "Learn to Play the Pipa (Chinese Lute) – 4 Class Series for Adults" at Carnegie Library in Oakland, Thursdays in April.

Several places still remain for a series of free pipa lessons for adults in April, led by pipa soloist Yang Jin at the Carnegie Library in Oakland.

Renowned pipa performer Yang Jin will teach a series of 4 free pipa (Chinese lute) classes for adults beginning April 4. Pipa instruments will be provided during class. The classes, held Thursdays 6:30 – 7:30 PM, take place:

April 4 Adult Lesson 1

April 11 Adult Lesson 2

April 18 Adult Lesson 3

April 25 Adult Lesson 4

Registering for one class will register you for all 4 sessions in the series. The class is limited to 16 participants.

Registration is required and can be completed online. The library is located at 4400 Forbes Ave. in Oakland (map) and is accessible by buses 28X, 54, 61C, 61D, 67, 69, 71A, 71B, 71C, 71D, and 93.