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Classes - Summer through Fall 2009

Beginning Guitar

Get the basics you need to start playing the guitar. Learn to read chord charts and tablature, and develop skills like strumming, rhythm, finger picking and tuning. Play songs right away! Class material will be provided and you can also access a learning Web site to practice. It’s easy! If you need advice on buying a guitar, just contact the instructor for help. Bring any nylon, steel string or electric guitar to class, or you can purchase one at the first class.

Location: Indio Community Center
Instructor: Rick Mollindo
Days: Thursday
Dates: July 30 – September 3
September 24 – October 29
Time: 7 – 8 p.m.
Ages: 9 years and older
Fee: $70
Location: Palm Desert Community Center
Instructor: Rick Mollindo
Days: Wednesday
Dates: June 24 – September 2
September 23 – October 28
Time: 7 – 8 p.m.
Ages: 9 years and older
Fee: $70

Guitar Rock & Blues

It’s like playing Guitar Hero only it’s real! You’ll learn blues music scales so you can play shredding leads, rhythm and chords to back up your band. It’s the root of all rock ‘n roll from AC/DC to Led Zeppelin. Learn to read simple music and play rock rhythms. All class materials are provided, as well as access to learning Web site to help busy people practice. Just bring any nylon, steel string or electric guitar. Note: It is helpful to take Second Level Guitar class prior but not required.
Location: Indio Desert Community Center
Days: Thursday
Dates: July 30 – September 3
Time: 8 – 9 p.m.
Ages: 9 years and older
Fee: $70
Location: Palm Desert Community Center
Days: Wednesday
Dates: July 29 – September 2
Time: 8 – 9 p.m.
Ages: 9 years and older
Fee: $70


Second Level Guitar

Keep strumming! In this second-level class you’ll continue learning new chords, rhythms and songs. Everything from Johnny Cash and Sheryl Crow to Rod Steward and others! You’ll get an easy introduction to reading standard notation for simple guitar solos. Class material will be provided and you can also access a learning Web site to practice. If you need advice on buying a guitar, just contact the instructor for help. Bring any nylon, steel string or electric guitar to class or you can purchase one at the first class.
Location: Indio Community Center
Instructor: Rick Mollindo
Days: Thursday
Dates: September 24 – October 29
Time: 8 - 9 p.m.
Ages: 9 years and older
Fees: $70
Location: Palm Desert Community Center
Days:

Wednesday

Dates: September 23 – October 28
Times:

8 - 9 p.m.

Ages: 9 years and older
Fee: $70