Traditional Appalachian Guitar

FOR BEGINNERS OF ALL AGES

Registration opens January 8, 2024

CLASS DESCRIPTION

Our Traditional Appalachian Music Guitar group class is open to beginners of all ages and family members that wish to learn how to play music together. This class will get you ready to sit in jam sessions around town and at festivals that feature traditional Appalachian Old-Time music. This style of musical heritage is one that is passed on in the oral and aural traditions creating an enjoyable social time with friends and family. To continue the tradition, we will become acquainted with the guitar and its significant role in the Appalachian style of music by jumping right into the excitement of jamming. Together, we will steadily and happily, learn how to accompany some of our favorite tunes by ear, instead of using books. Sore fingertips are to be expected!!!

DURATION & DETAILS

SESSION	6-weeks (for beginners)
DATES	Saturdays March 2, 9, 23 April 6, 13, 20
TIMES	11 AM - 12 PM
LOCATION	Room 4129 4th floor, Creative Arts Center
TUITION & FEE	$100.00 + $10.00 processing fee

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of this class, you will be able to:

Tune your guitar by yourself
Finger and transition through basic chords
Recognize the chord families
Understand timing
Strengthen your listening skills
Play the bass strum used to accompany traditional fiddle and square dance tunes

REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to count from 1 to 8
Must be able to recite alphabet A to G
Must have a guitar, triangular flat pick (medium thickness) and short fingernails

Instrument Rental: To inquire about renting instruments and purchasing other necessary accessories, you may contact West Virginia Music Center: https://www.westernmarylandmusic.com/rental-program

SPECIAL DISCOUNT

Now $180.00 +$10.00 processing fee
~~$215.00 + $10.00 processing fee~~ for the Full Session and 3-45-minute private lessons with Ms.Judith Hudnall
Now only $180.00 +$10.00 processing fee

> REMINDER

A class is usually cancelled when registration is less than five (5) participants. In case of cancellation of the class, all students already enrolled will be notified immediately. Submit your registration form as soon as possible to ensure your spot. We will reach out to you to process payment closer to the first day of the group class. Special discounts can be found on the registration form.