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Course Description

This class is for absolute beginners. Learn the essentials needed to begin playing acoustic, classical or electric guitar. You’ll be introduced to chords, simple strums, and tuning in a fun, laid back and supportive environment. Learn about the instrument, basic music theory, and elements of rhythm and harmony. We promise that you’ll be making music almost right away. Bring your own guitar, guitar picks, a spare set of strings, a three ring notebook and dividers, and your guitar book. The guitar book for this class is Mel Bay's Modern Guitar Method Grade I, Extended Edition. Please have the book on the first day of class.

Students will leave with the following:
-Basic open position chords: A, D, E, G, C, Am, Em, A7, B7, D7, E7, G7
- Play single notes and simple guitar licks
- Strumming in 4/4, and 3/4 time
- Basic chord progressions (I-IV-V) in the keys of A, D, G, and E
- Learn how to read a “lead sheet”

Guitar Program   

We will assist you with developing your musicianship, whether you are an advanced student, self-taught, or a total beginner. We provide a wide range of guitar courses in our program to meet your demands. In a friendly, laid-back group environment, our foundational guitar classes provide a solid foundation in both classic and modern techniques.


Our program's cornerstone is Beginning Guitar for Adults. By enrolling in multiple sessions of the same class, taking one or more of our other classes—Fingerstyle Guitar, Acoustic Guitar for Singers, Classic Rock Unplugged, Guitar Ensemble, Rock Bass Guitar, or joining one of our prestigious ensembles, the World Music Ensemble, Fiddle and Swing Ensemble, The Greek Ensemble, or the Back Porch Revue Ensemble (click here for more)—you'll gradually add more chords and technique. These are talents that you can use in any of the classes and assignments. You'll expand your song repertoire, develop your artistic abilities, and hone your performing techniques with each.

You may register for the same course as many times as you wish until you feel ready to move to the next level

Books and Instruments:
We use the same Songbook in all three levels of the classes, and we use it extensively.
Purchase the Mel Bay's Modern Guitar Method Grade 1 or Grade 2.

Interested in private lessons? Follow the links below:


Private Music Lessons (Adults)

Click here for more information

For a full list of our piano faculty click here

 

Testimonials

"The instructor is such an outstanding instructor. I look forward to class because I know that not only will I learn basic ukulele skills, but I will have the most enjoyable time during class. There is a wide range of students in the class, from one student who has the basics down pat to those in the middle and then there is myself, who is challenged by arthritic fingers that are fused with pins. Despite my physical limitations, he has found a way to adapt my hand position so that I can execute the chords. He manages to challenge the top student so that he is not bored while making us more challenged students feel like we can do it! The camaraderie he fosters in class is amazing and we feel like a family despite the difference in our musical abilities. I have taken other continuing education classes but never had an instructor so knowledgeable and friendly. He is one in a million, and truly an asset to Harper College."

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Section Title
Beginning Guitar for Adults
Type
In-Person
Days
T
Time
6:30PM to 7:50PM
Dates
Aug 20, 2024 to Oct 08, 2024
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
10.7
Location
Course Fee(s)
Tuition and Fees non-credit $249.00 Click here to get more information
CEUs
1.06 CEUs
Instructors
Section Notes

Minimum 4 / Maximum 10

 

Section Title
Beginning Guitar for Adults
Type
In-Person
Days
T
Time
6:30PM to 7:50PM
Dates
Oct 15, 2024 to Dec 03, 2024
Schedule and Location
View Details
Contact Hours
10.7
Location
Course Fee(s)
Tuition and Fees non-credit $249.00 Click here to get more information
CEUs
1.06 CEUs
Instructors
Section Notes

Minimum 4 / Maximum 10

 

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