Guitar Workshops
Group guitar workshops are designed to help you develop essential techniques for playing guitar in any style.
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Beginner | Intermediate (Guitar Foundations)
Participants will learn everything needed to learn to tune a guitar, hold the instrument with proper posture and develop safe and healthy techniques for the left and right hands (fingerpicking and strumming).
Learn basic principles of rhythm, melody (intervals/scales) and harmony (chords) in a way that is clear, digestible and easy to understand.
WHAT WE’LL COVER:
– Guitar Anatomy
– Names of the strings
– How to hold a guitar properly
– how to tune a guitar
– Left and right hand techniques
– Essential guitar chords
– How to read a guitar chord diagram
– Fingerpicking exercises for the right hand
– How to practice with a metronome
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Intermediate | Advanced
Designed for players who already have a basic foundation in guitar playing and are able to play simple songs. We will explore rhythm, strumming and finger-picking techniques, melodic and harmonic concepts that will enhance your expressive abilities on the instrument.
WHAT WE’LL COVER:
– Strumming and fingerpicking rhythms, patterns and techniques
– How to practice with a metronome
– Dynamic/volume control
– Approaches to playing guitar scales
– Musical expressivity
– Concepts related to the use of the guitar for healing and meditation
What participants will need:
– A properly functioning guitar (common issues and simple repairs will be addressed in the lesson as needed)
– A guitar tuner (either physical or an app on the phone, there are many free or paid apps available)
– A metronome (physical/mechanical or digital app)
– A pencil and notebook dedicated to guitar/music study
*Participants will receive links to digital teaching materials including diagrams, spreadsheets and videos as part of the class.**Classes may be attended virtually when available.***The information and techniques covered in this course apply to all types of guitars – classical (nylon), steel string (acoustic or electric), etc.WHAT?
Group guitar workshops designed to help you develop essential techniques for playing guitar in any style.
WHEN?
1.5-3 hours
WHERE?
Check our calendar for currently scheduled programs.
Contact us if you are interested in bringing a Guitar Workshop to your community.
COST OF ATTENDANCE?
Event costs vary by location. Local events are typically $30-50 (NYC). Private events are generally $300-1000 + travel based on event requirements.
Contact Us to Host a Guitar Workshop in Your Community
Contact Us to Host a Guitar Workshop in Your Community