Description
In this beginner guitar class, students learn how to strum chords, pick melodies and play simple songs on the guitar. The small class size ensures that each child receives some individual attention each week while learning how to care for the instrument and develop skills on the acoustic guitar. Students interact with both standard notation and guitar tablature to learn beginner guitar chords and melodies in a variety of genres and styles. At the end of each semester, students perform in a group recital, building confidence and performance skills.
*Students are required to purchase an appropriately sized acoustic guitar for this class. BKCM provides a starter guitar for students to use for their first two classes. For suggestions on where to affordably purchase a guitar, see our Instrument Guide.
Location
When registering for a class, lesson, or ensemble, please take note of the location. BKCM is expanding to a new location in the fall: One Prospect Park West, with an entrance at 963 President Street, and most of our Community Music School programming will be taking place at the new building, with some exceptions.
Sections
- Wednesdays (Teacher: Felipe Arce, Location: BKCM One Prospect Park West)
- 3:15pm – 3:45pm
- 3:50pm – 4:20pm
- 4:25pm – 4:55pm
- Saturdays (Teacher: Maryam Hajialigol, Location: BKCM 7th Avenue)
- 9:20am – 9:50am
- 9:55am – 10:25am
- 10:30am – 11am
Registration Process (Annual Class)
- If you are new to BKCM, click here to create a Registration account.
- If you are new to BKCM, click here to fill out the Student & Family Survey.
If you have questions, please call 718-622-3300 to speak to one of our registrars who will guide you through every step of the registration process.
Financial Aid
To learn more about Financial Aid and apply, click here.
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