Guitar

Ages

11-18 (10-year-olds may be admitted with recommendation)​

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Class Size

10-15 (Class may be cancelled if fewer than 7 students sign up.)​

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Levels

There are two levels of beginning guitar. After completing both levels, students may decide to continue study with a private teacher. An "advanced" guitar ensemble class is for students who have completed both levels of Beginning Guitar, or any other student who is taking private lessons outside of the FAYM classes.​

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Required Materials​

Student provides and brings to class each week:

• Students must provide their own guitar. It is highly recommended to have an acoustic guitar for these classes, not an electric. If the student has no instrument option other than an electric guitar, the student has to provide and bring to class a small amp, cable, and extension cord.

• Music stand

• Class book:

  • Guitar 1: "Mastering the Guitar 1A" by William Bay and Mike Christiansen, published by Mel Bay​

  • Guitar 2:  "Mastering the Guitar 1A" by William Bay and Mike Christiansen, published by Mel Bay, AND "Learning the Classic Guitar, Book 2" by Aaron Shearer

  • Advanced Guitar Ensemble: Music will be provided in class

• Pencil

For homework and practice:

• Metronome​

• Tuner

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Homework

Daily practice is required. Students should be expected to spend 15-20 minutes every day on practicing and book work.

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Performance Opportunities

All students in guitar classes are required to participate in the Class Showcase at the end of the semester.​

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Where to Get Instruments and Supplies

Online book sources: SheetMusicPlus.com, Amazon, J.W.Pepper.

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Music stores such as KBI and Music and Arts may also carry the books and supplies, but may not have guitars.

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Guitar Center and Picker's Supply are a good sources for instruments and books.

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Keep in mind that younger or smaller students may need a fractional size guitar.