Group Guitar Classes and Ensembles
Group Guitar Classes and EnsemblesBeginning Group Guitar 1
16 week class: $345 or 5 installments of $71. Classes scheduled to start near end of October.
This is an introductory course designed for the beginning guitar student. Students will study the basics of the guitar, including note reading, chord playing, basic guitar techniques. No experience required. Open to beginning students of all ages.
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Mondays at 6:30 PM
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Tuesdays at 6:00 PM
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Thursdays at 3:30 PM
Introduction to Jazz Band Guitar
Introduction to Jazz Band Guitar is a class that prepares the intermediate guitar student for playing in a big band or small group jazz ensemble. It introduces many of the common chord types, as well as their functions, used in jazz music. This class will also provide the student with enough chord voicings and chord comping techniques to be able to be a functional member of a jazz rhythm section. Various types of single note reading techniques, as well as some basic improvisational skills will be covered as well. The student should be able to demonstrate a basic knowledge of reading music as a prerequisite.
- Thursdays at 3:15 PM
Rock Band Classes
Learn the basics of playing in a rock band ensemble. Open to guitarists, drummers, bass guitarists, and vocalists. Students will learn a number of cover songs and more advanced groups will learn to compose some of their own songs. Students will also learn basic rehearsal techniques.
Minimum requirements: Students need to have a basic understanding of their instrument. Drummers should be able to play basic rock patterns with a steady beat. Guitarists should know basic chords and keys and should be able to change chords easily. Vocalists should have a strong voice. All members will be auditioned for the purposes of placement.
Bands now forming:
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Tuesdays: 4:30 PM