Ages 13+ YearsGuitar is one of the most popular, fun and accessible instruments in the world. This class is for beginner to intermediate players age 13+.
We will cover essential skills needed to play guitar in any genre (applies to all guitar types: nylon, classical, steel string, electric and bass guitar).
Receive personalized attention along with the benefits of playing in a group.
*If you do not have a guitar, please contact us (connectwithjuniper@gmail.com) and we can help with purchasing, renting or borrowing an instrument.
*Your contributions help to ensure these programs remain accessible to all. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. Please reach out to connectwithjuniper@gmail.com for assistance.
What We Cover:
Guitar anatomy
How to tune and hold your instrument properly
Posture and finger placement
Right hand techniques (finger-picking, strumming, etc.)
Left hand technique (chords and scales)
Essential music theory (notes, intervals, Major and minor, etc.)
Rhythm skills
How to practice with a metronome
What you will need:
A properly functioning guitar (common issues, string changes and simple repairs can be addressed in the lesson as needed). *If you do not have a guitar, please contact us (connectwithjuniper@gmail.com) and we can help with purchasing, renting or borrowing an instrument.
A guitar tuner (FREE: either physical or an app on the phone, there are many free or paid apps available)
A metronome (FREE: physical/mechanical or digital app)
A pencil and notebook dedicated to guitar/music study
Optional:
Neck-up guitar support (some installation may be required depending on your instrument)
Facilitator Bios:
Mike Fisher brings years of experience and a warm smile to every class he teaches. Mike has traveled the world playing guitar from Brazil to Hawaii, New York, Poland and beyond. You’re in good hands.
Photograph by Rainer Hosch
Adrian DiMatteo holds a degree in Jazz Guitar Performance from the Eastman School of Music and has been teaching guitar for nearly two decades. Beginners and advanced players will find a wealth of knowledge available to them through Adrian’s expert teaching.