Many people have the desire to learn to play piano but don't want to take years of weekly lessons. For anyone who would love to learn some piano basics in a fun setting, Northwest Mississippi Community College's Continuing Education Division is offering "Instant Piano for Hopelessly Busy People" on Aug. 22 from 6-9:30 p.m. on the main campus in Senatobia.

This beginning course will teach all the chords needed to play any pop song in any style, and any key. It will teach enough "secrets of the trade" to make piano playing a part of its students' lives.

The class will be taught by David Haynes in the Fine Arts Building, Room 110. The cost of the class is $45, plus the cost of the book and CD. The deadline to register is August 17.

For more information, contact Patricia Lowder, coordinator of Continuing Education at 562-3349 or e-mail pwlowder@northwestms.edu.

Registration for fall day and evening classes at Northwest Mississippi Community College is just around the corner. Open registration for day classes (for students who have not previously registered) will be held on Aug. 17 and 18 from 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. on all campuses.

Evening school registration will be held on Aug. 15 and 16 from 4:30 to 7 p.m.on all campuses.

Students who have not completed the pre-registration process must do so on Aug. 15 or 16.

Tuition for all full-time students is $850 per semester. For full time out-of-state students, there is an additional fee of $1,000. Cost per semester hour is as follows: in-state, $80; out-of-state, $155. Residence Hall fees vary from $475 to $725 per semester. Meal plans vary from $175 to $825 per semester.

Courses will also be offered through the Mississippi Virtual Community College. To learn more about Northwest's online campus, visit www.msvcc.org.

For more information on the Fall 2006 semester, contact the Northwest Admissions Office at (662) 562-3219 or visit northwestms.edu.