Intermediate/ Advanced Guitar
This class is designed for students who want to take their guitar playing to the next level. Students in this class should have a skill level beyond beginner. If you have taken the beginning guitar class at the Stiefel Theatre, or have taken introduction to guitar at either South or Lakewood Middle Schools, you should be prepared for this class. Contact the instructor (Matt Gerry) if you are unsure which class to enroll in.
Matt Gerry
Mondays, September 29-November 17, 5:00-5:50 pm
Minimum 4; Maximum 25
Ages 10 to adult
Students who enroll for intermediate/advanced guitar will need to be able to understand and demonstrate the following.
- How to hold a guitar properly and demonstrate proper left and right hand techniques
- Read tablature and understand how it relates to the fretboard
- Be able to play various chords and understand how to read a chord diagram
Any student who attended either South or Lakewood Middle School and had an introduction to guitar in their music class should be ready for this class.
Guitar: Preferably an acoustic or classical guitar, but an electric guitar will work, as well. If the student only has an electric they will not be able to plug into an amplifier during group lessons and will be very quiet during class. Guitar needs to have relatively new strings and be able to hold a tune. Questions about guitar and string quality can be directed to the instructor or S.M. Hanson / Midwest music stores. The Stiefel does have 5 guitars that can be checked out during the workshop if you do not own your own. They are first come first serve and a waiver must be signed making the student responsible for any damage. If you’d like to check availability - please email the instructor atmattgerry@gmail.com
Flat Picks: 3 to 4 medium gauge flat picks
Music: All music, including accompaniment tracks, will be available to students online. If the student does not have internet access, please inquire about having physical copies made for the student
In the 8 weeks students will-
- Play songs across a variety of keys and styles
- Demonstrate a syncopated strum
- Improvise short solos using the pentatonic scale
- Realize and demonstrate the different guitar roles in a rock band - bass, lead, rhythm
- Play various popular riffs by reading tablature
- Be able to perform both with a group and individually
