Can My Fingers Really Do That?! - Beginning Guitar for Adults
Jon Nicol, Instructor
This class includes:
Basic understanding of the guitar - strings, frets, tuning, how to hold it so
you look like a rock star, etc.
Open Position Chord - How to play 9,000 songs with only 3 chords
Practice Techniques that won't make make your fingers bleed
Building calluses, developing muscle memory
Basic Strum Patterns
Introduction to simple scales and note-reading
Tuesday 7:00-8:00pm (informal Q&A 8:00-8:30pm)
September 21 and 28
October 5, 12 and 26
November 2, 9 and 16
Tuition: $80.00 - $10.00 discount if paid in full at registration
(Minimum of 4 students)
Songwriting Series:
390 Miles North of Nashville:
Jon Nicol, Instructor
How Nashville Songwriting Can Make You a Better Songwriter (in any style)
Monday 6:30-9:00pm
October 25 - Learn the Rules (to Break the Rules)
November 1 - Songwriting That Will Get Remembered - Part 1 - Lyrics
November 8 - Songwriting That Will Get Remembered - Part 2 - Melody and Music
Attend 1 or Attend All 3
Tuition: $21.00 - all 3 for $53.00
MID-OHIO SONGWRITERS GROUP
Jon Nicol, Instructor
This group will meet monthly to develop songwriters by focusing on the
evaluation and study of hit/popular songs, discussing techniques, craft and resources, using peer-to-peer critiques and evaluation and occasional
coordinator-led instruction.
There is no fee for this group.
SUZUKI VIOLIN - INCLUDES PRIVATE LESSONS AND MONTHLY GROUP LESSON
Rebecca Moore , Instructor - Currently on maternity leave
Suzuki Method
In the 1940's the late Japanese violinist and educator Dr. Shinichi Suzuki from Matsumoto, Japan recognized the parallels between young children learning to speak their native language and learning to play a musical instrument. For that reason the Suzuki method can also be called the "Mother Tongue Method." Suzuki teachers develop ability and train the ear before the eye: students are first taught basic listening and playing skills before note reading is introduced, in the same way children learn to speak and comprehend before they learn to read. Parental involvement in the lesson is essential to the success of the Suzuki learning method. Parents are obligated to attend all lessons and help in home practice. There exists a triangle between parents, teacher and student to promote the highest possible level of achievement.
Rebecca Moore recently received her certification from Suzuki Music Columbus and the International Music Festival. Her Bachelor of Music degree is from Kent State University and she is an active soloist, orchestral performer with the Ashland symphony, chamber musician and teacher. She also teaches at St. Peter's, Foundation Academy and PCTC Performing Arts Program.
Each student is required to attend a weekly 1/2 hour private lesson and attend a monthly group lesson.
Tuition: $20.00 per week for 1/2 hour private lesson.
Tuition: $10.00 per month for group lesson
Please call 419-522-8224 for available private lesson times.
Guitar 101
Bob Cox , Instructor
Covers the fundamentals needed to unlock and understand the system of music, as you learn to apply them to guitar. The inforamtion learned in the course will apply to any style of music. Topics covered include:
Learning the fingerboard
Intervals, Scales and Chords for Guitar
Playing what you have learned
More learning and playing
Basic Fingerpicking
Ages 16 - Adult
