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Classes - Fall 2009 thru Spring 2010
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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.
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| Location: |
Indio Community Center |
| Instructor: |
Rick Mollindo |
| Days: |
Thursday |
| Dates: |
July 30 - September 3
September 24 - October 29
January 7 - February 11
March 4 - April 8
April 29 - June 3 |
| Time: |
7 – 8 p.m. |
| Ages: |
9 years and older |
| Fee: |
$70 per session |
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| Location: |
Palm Desert Community Center |
| Instructor: |
Rick Mollindo |
| Days: |
Wednesday |
| Dates: |
July 29 - September 2
September 23 - October 28
November 4 - December 16
January 6 - February 10
March 3 - April 7
April 28 - June 2 |
| Time: |
7 – 8 p.m. |
| Ages: |
9 years and older |
| Fee: |
$70 per session |
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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.
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| Location: |
Palm Desert Community Center |
| Days: |
Wednesday |
| Dates: |
March 3 - April 7 |
| Time: |
8 – 9 p.m. |
| Ages: |
9 years and older |
| Fee: |
$70 per session |
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| Location: |
Indio Community Center |
| Days: |
Thursday |
| Dates: |
March 4 - April 8 |
| Time: |
8 – 9 p.m. |
| Ages: |
9 years and older |
| Fee: |
$70 per session |
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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.
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| Location: |
Indio Community Center |
| Instructor: |
Rick Mollindo |
| Days: |
Thursday |
| Dates: |
September 24 - October 29
April 29 - June 3 |
| Time: |
8 - 9 p.m. |
| Ages: |
9 years and older |
| Fees: |
$70 per session |
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| Location: |
Palm Desert Community Center |
| Days: |
Wednesday
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| Dates: |
September 23 - October 28
January 6 - February 10
April 28 - June 2 |
| Times: |
8 - 9 p.m.
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| Ages: |
9 years and older |
| Fee: |
$70 per session |
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Rock Solo Class 
This new four-week class will teach you how to play rock, blues, country and jazz solos. Learn to play the whole fret board, simple note reading, scales for making up solos and playing with other musicians. There is $25 charge for the kit, workbook and CD, payable to the instructor at the first class. Just bring any nylon, steel string or electric guitar/amplifier. For advice on purchasing a guitar, contact instructor.
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| Location: |
Palm Desert Community Center |
| Instructor: |
Rick Mollindo |
| Days: |
Wednesday |
| Dates: |
November 4 - December 2 |
| Time: |
8 - 9 p.m. |
| Ages: |
9 years and older |
| Fees: |
$30 per session |
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| Location: |
Indio Community Center |
| Days: |
Thursday
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| Dates: |
November 5 - December 3 |
| Times: |
8 - 9 p.m.
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| Ages: |
9 years and older |
| Fee: |
$30 per session |
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