BEGINNING ROCK & BLUES GUITAR FOR TEENS & ADULTS (Ages 12-ADULT)

BEGINNING ROCK & BLUES GUITAR FOR TEENS & ADULTS (Ages 12-ADULT)

Students will enjoy a fun, easy to follow introduction to playing Rock & Blues guitar. This class covers essential basics based on rock, metal and blues styles including the 12 bar blues progression, basic rhythm patterns through eighth notes including the shuffle feel, open position chords, power chords, power chord extensions, rock & blues comping, minor and major pentatonic and blues scales, improvisation and song structure. It also introduces students to jamming on simple rhythm and lead patterns featuring cool riffs and licks that sound like METALLICA, GUNS N’ ROSES, NIRVANA and TRADITIONAL & MODERN BLUES. Students are required to provide an electric guitar and amplifier. Acoustic guitars are welcome!

CLASS FEE: $131.25/7 week class

There will be a $20.00 material fee due to instructor on the first day of class.



SESSION DATES:

FALL I: September 5 – October 17, 2009 (7 classes)



CLASS TIME: 2:30pm-3:20pm



LOCATION:

ATD PERFORMING ARTS CENTER MUSIC ROOM

15320 Central Avenue

Chino CA 91710-7658