Guitar
Introduction to Acoustic Guitar
This class, structured for beginners will assist you in acquiring the technique
you will need to deal with the melodic, harmonic and rhythmic possibilities
of the most widely played instrument of our time. How to get those favorite
tunes from your ears to your fingers is the question we will try to answer
for you.
Participants need a playable acoustic guitar and you will receive guidance
as to how to make your instrument easier to play. In addition, an inexpensive
method book and a manuscript book (blank music sheets) will get us started in
understanding the language of musicians (materials fee of $15-17 is payable to
the instructor at the first class). Instructor Tom Elliott began study of the
guitar at age ten. Later, he traveled extensively with his own groups and appeared
with Chuck Berry, The Who, Frank Zappa and Albert King, among others. Mr. Elliott
has operated his own music studio in Ridgefield, CT since 1976. He has taught
at colleges and private schools and also led his own popular music group as well
as appearing as a soloist and in chamber music ensembles. While now on the faculty
of Choate Rosemary Hall and the Wilton Conservatory, his private studio continues
to welcome committed students, age
6 to 60.
Thursdays - New Beginners
8 Sessions $ 171 (Ridgefield
Sr./Disab. $ 145) +$mtls.
Thur., 9/29; 10/6, 13, 20, 27; 11/3, 10, 17 from
7
to
8:30
p.m.;
Veterans Park School
Mondays - Intermediate
8 Sessions $ 171 (Ridgefield
Sr./Disab. $ 145) +$mtls.
Mon., 10/3, 17, 24; 11/7, 14, 21, 28; 12/5 from
7 to 8:30
p.m.;
East Ridge Middle School
Private Lessons
Private lessons are available via Zoom, Meets, or Skype on
Guitar
Bagpipes
Clarinet
Flute
Saxophone
Please email ridgefieldcontinuingeducation@gmail.com or
call (203) 431-2812 for information. We will provide a referral code and seek
to
track
interest!