Beginning Guitar/Piano
Have you always wanted to learn how to play the guitar or piano? Did you teach yourself how to play a few chords, but want to take the next step? This practical, non-performance-based course is designed for students with little to no previous guitar/piano experience. After choosing to focus on either piano or guitar, essential skills are taught in a fun, supportive setting that allows students to develop at their own pace. The idea is to get you playing right away. Chord-reading and note-reading are taught to both pianists and guitarists so you can work with chord charts or written sheet music. By the end of the course, you will be able to play simple popular pieces, including songs that you choose yourself. This course can be taken more than once.
One Term Course
No prerequisite
Open to Grade Levels: 9, 10, 11, 12
- Interests: Hands On
- Grades: 10th, 11th, 12th, 9th
- Subjects: Performing Arts
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