Acoustic Guitar Classes
| Courses are 10 weeks and begin the week of January 16, except where noted. |
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New 3-Pay Tuition Option: pay at enrollment, week 4 and week 8
Class Schedule :: How To Sign Up: New Students : Returning Students
Beginning Guitar
Section 1 - Mondays 9-10pm - Brian Gire
Section 2 - Tuesdays 6-7pm - Mark Schuh
Section 3 - Saturdays 11am-12pm - Brian Gire
@ Lennon - Tuesdays 7:30-8:30pm - Janak Ramachandran
Big Group - Wednesdays 7-8pm - Kent Brown - Cost: $165 (or $60 3x)
 Beginning Guitar class members will learn to play basic chords and to play songs in both folk and rock styles. Also covered: tuning, guitar care, and basic strums. No prerequisites, but an acoustic guitar is required. Class sizes are limited to seven, except in the Big Group class, where the class limit is 15.
Cost: $225 (or $80 3x) (except where noted)
Acoustic Guitar II
Section 1 - Mondays 8:30-9:30pm - Mark Schuh
Section 2 - Wednesdays 7:15-8:15pm - Janak Ramachandran
Section 3 - Saturdays 11:30am-12:30pm - Kai Chu
@ Lennon - Tuesdays 5:30-6:30pm - Janak Ramachandran
Big Group - Mondays 7-8pm - Kent Brown - Cost: $165 (or $60 3x)
Acoustic Guitar III
Section 1 - Mondays 6-7pm - Matt Driscoll
Section 2 - Wednesdays 8-9pm - Brian Gire
Acoustic Guitar IV
Tuesdays 8-9pm - Mark Schuh
Big Group - Thursdays 7-8pm - Kent Brown - Cost: $165 (or $60 3x)
Acoustic Guitar V
Section 1 - Tuesdays 7-8pm - Brian Gire
Section 2 - Wednesdays 8-9pm - Kent Brown
Acoustic Guitar VI
Wednesdays 7-8pm - Brian Gire
Acoustic Guitar VII
Section 1 - Mondays 8-9pm - Kent Brown
Section 2 - Wednesdays 8:15-9:15pm - Janak Ramachandran
Acoustic Guitar VIII
Section 1 - Mondays 7-8pm - Brian Gire
Section 2 - Thursdays 8-9pm - Kent Brown
Acoustic Guitar X
Section 1 - Tuesdays 7-8pm - Mark Schuh
Section 2 - Wednesdays 6-7pm - Brian Gire
For those with Beginning Guitar or a few months' playing experience, Acoustic II covers more songs and skills, including basic fingerpicking. In Acoustic III, you'll continue working on songs with an emphasis on more advanced chords. Acoustic IV and up will expand your song repertoire and skills using both rhythm and fingerstyle playing and work on bar chords. New students can join ongoing Acoustic Guitar classes; call 415-673-3600 for a new student interview for accurate placement.
Cost: $225 (or $80 3x) (except where noted)
More information about Acoustic Guitar levels
Blue Bear @ Lennon Studios, 271 Dore St. (near Bryant b/t 9th and 10th) in SF
Intermediate Acoustic Jam
Section 1 - Tuesdays 8-9pm - Cost: $225 (or $80 3x)
Section 2 - Thursdays 8:30-9:45pm - Cost: $270 (or $95 3x)
Brian Gire
Have fun playing with others! In a relaxed setting, you'll learn and play through tunes from folk, bluegrass, Celtic and rock traditions. You can take solos and sing if you'd like, or just play rhythm with the group. Open to guitar, mandolin, fiddle, Dobro, banjo and bass. New students can join ongoing Acoustic Jam classes; call 415-673-3600 for a new student interview for accurate placement.
Advanced Acoustic Jam
Thursdays 7-8:30pm
Brian Gire
Have fun playing with others! In a relaxed setting, you'll learn and play through tunes from folk, bluegrass, Celtic and rock traditions. You can take solos and sing if you'd like, or just play rhythm with the group. Open to guitar, mandolin, fiddle, Dobro, banjo and bass. New students can join ongoing Acoustic Jam classes; call 415-673-3600 for a new student interview for accurate placement.
Cost: $315 (or $110 3x)
Music Fundamentals for Guitar
Wednesdays 6-7pm
Steve Kirk
This class is for the guitarist who realizes he or she needs to finally get serious about the basics. You'll learn the notes on your fretboard using standard music notation, with lots of emphasis on ear training, both intervals and rhythms. Some basic music terminology will also be covered. This strong foundational class will greatly facilitate understanding music theory, learning new music and communicating with other musicians.
Cost: $225 (or $80 3x)
Music Fundamentals II for Guitar
Wednesdays 7-8pm
Steve Kirk
A continuing class for graduates of Music Fundamentals for Guitar.
Cost: $225 (or $80 3x)
Your First Band
Tuesdays 8:30-9:45pm @ Lennon
Janak Ramachandran
This small ensemble class will learn and rehearse several rock and blues songs. You'll receive instruction in the culture of the band - etiquette, communication, how to count, beginnings and endings, how to listen. This is a great first step for those who have never played in a band before.
Cost: $270 (or $95 3x)
More information about Acoustic Guitar levels
Beginning Guitar is a square-one beginner class. We assume you know no chords,
nothing about tuning and holding the guitar, and nothing about music. If you have started some
on your own, the first few weeks may be review. We strongly recommend you consult with us
before signing up for this level if you already know a few chords, even if you consider yourself a
beginner.
Most people have been playing two to three months going into Acoustic Guitar II. You should know about eight of the following chords: E, A, D, G, C, Em, Am, E7, A7, D7. Some chord changes are easy, some are made slowly and not in time. Usually there are a half dozen songs that you can play from beginning to end, though not necessarily easily. No fingerpicking experience is required.
Most people have been playing four to six months going into Acoustic Guitar III. You should know 10-12 chords and be able to make many of the chord changes smoothly. You may have some difficulty playing the four-string (non-bar) F chord, and no one at this level is playing bar chords yet. You may or may not have learned some fingerpicking.
Bar chords are usually introduced in Acoustic Guitar IV, and it takes a while before a student has the strength to move easily between open position and bar chords. If you can do so, you are most likely at a minimum of Acoustic Guitar VI, where the average length of playing time is around ten
months to a year.
For all of these classes there is no requirement to read standard music notation. Many teachers
use guitar tablature, which is easily learned if you don't already know it. When we refer to length of time played, we are talking about regular and continuous practice. Many players who have
played for years, but on and off, may still find one of these classes appropriate for their level. If you have any questions about your level, please speak with the Program Director to ensure best
placement - 415-673-3600. Electric Guitar Classes
| Courses are 10 weeks and begin the week of January 16, except where noted. |
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New 3-Pay Tuition Option: pay at enrollment, week 4 and week 8
Class Schedule :: How To Sign Up: New Students : Returning Students
[photo by: Julie Bernstein]
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Beginning Electric Guitar
If you are a square one beginner wanting to play an electric, see our Beginning Guitar schedule under Acoustic Guitar Classes.
Electric Guitar II
Mondays 7-8pm - Mark Schuh
Electric Guitar III
Thursdays 8:30-9:30pm - Matt Driscoll
Electric Guitar V
Wednesdays 6-7pm - Mike Rao
Electric Guitar XI
Wednesdays 8-9pm - Mike Rao
These electric guitar classes emphasize scales and lead playing in classic rock and blues styles. Work on rhythm skills and expanding chord vocabulary is also included. New students can join ongoing Electric Guitar classes; call 415-673-3600 for a new student interview for accurate placement.
Cost: $225 (or $80 3x) (plus $17 placement/tutorial if needed)
Jazz Guitar XII
Mondays 8-9pm
Brian Gire
A continuing class for graduates of Jazz Guitar XI.
Cost: $225 (or $80 3x)
Your First Band
Tuesdays 8:30-9:45pm @ Lennon
Janak Ramachandran
This small ensemble class will learn and rehearse several rock and blues songs. You'll receive instruction in the culture of the band - etiquette, communication, how to count, beginnings and endings, how to listen. This is a great first step for those who have never played in a band before.
Cost: $270 (or $95 3x)
Band Workshops
Student bands organized by the school. Groups arrange and play songs by a variety of artists and groups, and at the end of the session perform live in a San Francisco club.
Workshop Schedule & More Info
Music Fundamentals for Guitar
Wednesdays 6-7pm
Steve Kirk
This class is for the guitarist who realizes he or she needs to finally get serious about the basics. You'll learn the notes on your fretboard using standard music notation, with lots of emphasis on ear training, both intervals and rhythms. Some basic music terminology will also be covered. This strong foundational class will greatly facilitate understanding music theory, learning new music and communicating with other musicians.
Cost: $225 (or $80 3x)
Music Fundamentals II for Guitar
Wednesdays 7-8pm
Steve Kirk
A continuing class for graduates of Music Fundamentals for Guitar.
Cost: $225 (or $80 3x)
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