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      Guitar: Level 1

      If you’ve always wanted to play guitar, this class will give you the skills you need to get started. Get a hands-on introduction to basic guitar technique, note reading, chords and strumming. Please bring your own guitar. Required text: Hal Leonard Guitar Method Book 1 by Will Schmid, approx. $15 available at Long & McQuade.

      10 Wed Feb 1 – Apr 4
      7:15 – 8:15 pm T. Chotem
      10146 $199

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      Guitar: Level 2

      Expand your note-reading range to include all six strings in first position, and play melodies, including sharps, rests and eighth notes. Full five and six-string chord shapes are introduced as well as more complex strumming patterns. You will also be introduced to guitar tablature. Please bring your own guitar. This course is open to anyone who has taken Guitar Level 1 or is at an equivalent level. All students must speak to the instructor at 604.980.4336 before registering.

      8 Wed Apr 18 – Jun 6
      8:30 – 9:30 pm T. Chotem
      20033 $179

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      Popular Guitar Techniques: An Introduction

      If you’re no longer a beginner, but aren’t ready to start or join a band, this is the ideal course for you. Learn the basics of blues and rock improvisation in a supportive, hands-on environment where you begin to learn how scales, chords and licks fit together in different styles of music. Improve your chord vocabulary, rhythm guitar skills and your understanding of chord progressions. While the course is introductory, some knowledge of the instrument is required. You must provide your own guitar and bring your own amplifier if your guitar is electric. All other materials are provided. Students must speak to the instructor at 604.980.4336 before registering.

      10 Wed Feb 1 – Apr 4
      8:30 – 9:30 pm T. Chotem
      10147 $199

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      Popular Guitar Techniques: Level 2

      This is a continuation of Popular Guitar Techniques: An Introduction. Study more complex licks and advance your improvisational ability through continued study of chords and scales. Please bring your own guitar and bring your own amplifier if your guitar is electric. This course is open to anyone who has taken the introductory course or is at an equivalent level. Students must speak to the instructor at 604.980.4336 before registering.

      8 Wed Apr 18 – Jun 6
      8:30 – 9:30 pm T. Chotem
      20034 $179

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      Private Music Instruction

      For information on availability and fees for private music lessons for children, teens, and adults, please call 604.984.4902.

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