Guitar Classes

The Next Guitar Class begins;

Saturday, September 18th, 2010
and runs thru
Saturday, October 23rd, 2010

2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Click here to register
for the guitar class by email

Classes are free.

Class Times:

• Classes will meet on Saturday afternoons:
• September 18^th, 25^th, October 2^nd, 9^th, 16^th, 23^rd
• Times
  • 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.
  • Class runs for about fifty minutes.
  
  
  

Location of the Class:

• We will meet in the sanctuary at Amazing Grace
7244 South Oakes

• Click on the Finding AGCC button (to the left) for directions to the church.

Required equipment:

• Guitar
• Acoustic guitar - either nylon or steel string.
• Electric guitar - there are limited plug-ins available. No large amps, please!
• Several guitar picks.
• Paper and pencil to take notes.
• All printed class material will be provided.

Nice to have (but not required):

• Music stand - these are really handy when playing along.
• Electronic guitar tuner.
• Guitar chord book.
• Foot stand - I'll explain in class.

Classes:

• Start with two simple chords and add to these each week.
• Learn to strum chords (and sing) to some easy Christian songs.
• The teacher will include many "rules of thumb" for effective guitar playing!
• Some music theory presented, but only enough to understand how certain things work.

Links:

• Course content is covered on this website for those who miss a class.
• Chord charts and music is provided so that the student may 'catch up'.
• Music mp3 links are provided which include the songs we cover.   Warning!   The instructor can not sing very well!  
• Click here for course content ==> Class Notes
  
  

Philosophy of the class (why I do this):

• I have taught classic guitar and other forms of guitar playing since I was in college.   At that time I charged for lessons (I was a poor college student).   Since then, for over thirty years, I have not charged for lessons.   I just enjoy teaching music.
• Obviously since I am a pastor there is a Christian element to what I do.   So we sing Christian songs and use Christian music.
• Let's be plain, I love God and love to worship Him.   And music can be a beautiful form of worship.
• However, I don't pressure anyone to change churches or even become Christian.   There will be printed Christian material available if you are interested, or you can talk to me about faith issues after class.   But the classes are provided as a church outreach to teach guitar playing.
• I began these guitar classes for the public, through Amazing Grace, in September 2002 and we have had about 250 students so far.
• We also have enjoyed several of these guitar class graduates playing music in the praise team at Amazing Grace.   That's always a lot of fun!
• Just remember, the lessons you learn here can be used for any kind of music.

Parents Note:

• Parents are encouraged to sit in the class with students.
• This provides your child with an extra "set of ears" to hear what is being taught.
• Parents have the option to share material and play along!
• Children 16 and under must have a parent on the premises during the class!

Invite your friends:

• Do you have friends that want to learn to play guitar?
• Invite them, too!
• Each student must register so tell your friends to email Amazing Grace as soon as possible.

Class Registration -- To register, please click Contact AGCC below and send an email with the following information:

• Student's name
• Age (minors)
• Parent's name and address (for all minors!)
• Contact phone number
• Return email address

Guitar Class Updates
Click here for current guitar class work and class updates;

• Guitar Class Notes.

We have had many calls and search hits for Amazing Grace guitar chords.   Click here for the guitar chords.

Amazing Grace Guitar Chords.