Group Guitar Classes
The vibe is 100% encouraging and everyone is learning – no need to feel nervous or intimidated. Mistakes are highly encouraged as they are great opportunities to learn!
Our group classes are small (usually 3 – 6 people) and we keep things light-hearted and friendly. Each class begins with participants reminding everyone of their name and saying one small thing about themselves. In this way we get to know a little bit more about each person each week and, over time, friendships are developed. We always state at the outset that mistakes are mandatory! If you’re making mistakes, it means you are pushing yourself and trying something new, which is what we are all here to do—to learn and grow together and challenge ourselves to move beyond our current limitations.
Our Available Group Classes
Please contact us for the latest days and times that classes are offered.
Young Strummers
Kids ages 4 – 8 and a parent/caregiver. Meets weekly for 50 minutes. For complete beginners – covers holding the pick, playing single notes, and 1 and 2-finger chords all learned in the context of wonderful songs from the repertoire of Appalachian folk singer Jean Ritchie. We use 3-string Loog guitars for this class (available for purchase or rent).
A selection of the songs you and your child will learn together:
Li’l Liza Jane
Peace Like a River
Spike Driver Blues
Sally Goodin
London Bridge
Ramblers
Kids ages 9 – 12 and a parent/caregiver. Meets weekly for 50 minutes. For complete beginners on guitar or graduates of our Young Strummers class. Covers holding the pick, playing single notes, and full chords all learned in the context of wonderful age-appropriate songs. We use 6 string guitars for this class (available for purchase or rent).
A selection of the songs you and your child will learn together:
C Jam Blues
Simple Gifts
If I Had a Hammer
Shady Grove
Peace Like a River
Joy of Guitar
For ages 13 – adult. Meets weekly for 50 minutes. We currently offer 3 different levels of classes for adults, based on whether you’re coming in with absolutely no experience or already have some skills under your fingers. All levels get you going playing great songs from day one. No need to feel nervous or intimidated as the vibe is 100% encouraging and everyone is learning. Mistakes are highly encouraged as they are great opportunities to learn! Contact us and we will direct you to the proper class for your ability level. A 6 string guitar is required for all Joy of Guitar classes (available for purchase or rent).
A selection of the songs you will learn:
If I Had a Hammer
Norwegian Wood
Scarborough Fair
Be Thou My Vision
A Horse With No Name
Intermediate Jazz Guitar
All ages. Meets weekly for 1 hour. For people who have basic mechanics down on the guitar and can read music. We cover chord voicings, playing melodies and soloing with one octave scales.
A selection of the songs you will learn:
Bags’ Groove
Contemplation
Work Song
Doxy
Yardbird Suite
Guitar Explorers – Home School Program
Ages 8-17
Learn more when you visit our Home School Program Page:
FAQs
Do you offer make-up classes?
Rescheduling individual classes is taxing on our teachers’ time and schedules so we do not do it. As a make up for any classes missed, though, feel free to drop in on any other group class if you’d like.
What if I need to drop out of class for a certain period of time (e.g. six weeks during volleyball season)?
Communicate this need to us and we can gladly place your monthly membership on hold.
I’d love to join a class but the cost is out of reach for me. Can you help?
Yes! We have a limited number of need-based scholarships available.