Rock Guitar for Kids Ages 8-12
Level I: Basic Strumming, Chording, and Riffing
If your child loves to play Guitar Hero or Rock Band, they will love how exciting and achievable learning to play a real guitar can be!
This class takes a revolutionary new approach to teaching absolute beginners. Students learn as they actually play along to some of their favorite rock songs starting on their very first day.
If your child has the desire to play guitar, they will be successful in this class, because we will nourish and intensify that desire! Instead of forcing kids to play tedious exercises and uninspiring songs like "Row, Row, Row, Your Boat" we motivate and excite kids by teaching them the basics of chords, strumming, and reading tablature in the context of carefully selected riffs and songs such as "Smoke On the Water", "Satisfaction", "Seven Nation Army", "Bad to the Bone", "Wild Thing", "Crossroads", "I Wanna Be Sedated", "Rock This Town" and more.
We've worked hard to make this class work for the student AND the student's family:
--We supply guitars in class! (No guitar lugging necessary.)
--Extremely flexible scheduling! Attend any class that is on our Level I schedule from week to week. Choose the most convenient class for you and show up ready to rock!
--Free Introductory class and orientation. This 30 minute one-time class gives you a chance to tour the school and learn the basics before joining. Please arrive 15 minutes early to fill out paperwork. The introductory class is required for all students new to NYC Guitar School.
--Unlimited make-up classes! If you miss a week, you can sit in on any currently running Level I class. Make-ups must be completed within the same month of the missed class.
--Enthusiastic, patient and qualified teachers! They have extensive performing and teaching experience, college degrees in music and have been specially trained for this class.
--No long term committment! You can stop or suspend lessons month-to-month as you wish.
--Enrollment is ongoing! All Level I classes are specifically designed for students who have never played guitar before. You can join ANY Level I class at ANY time.
For more information or to register by phone call NYC Guitar School at 646-485-7244.
ONE class per week. $118 Monthly
UNLIMITED classes per week. $189 Monthly
TO JOIN, come to our friendly Midtown studio for a free Introductory Class! Introductory classes are held every Tuesday and Thursday at 4:30 pm and Saturday at 3:15 pm. Class starts promptly on the half-hour; parents are encouraged to sit in!
NYCGS is located at 251 W. 30th St. (between 7th and 8th Ave); come on up to the 11th floor! If you are unable to attend the listed times, please call 646-485-7244 to set up an appointment.
12 year olds: Students may be placed in teen classes at teacher's discretion.
8 year olds: Students may be encouraged to take private lessons to prepare for class environment.
"NYC Guitar School rocks The Big Apple!""
-Keily, age 10
"You get to play as a group... and the songs are cool!""
-Franklin, age 9
"It's fun! You get to learn new things!" Derrick, age 9
"I love it. It's just really fun. I've learned a lot of chords and a lot of songs like Iron Man, Smoke on the Water, & Boulevard of Broken Dreams." - Kees, age 10
"Guitar is great! I can't even name all of the songs that I've learned!" - Saskia, age 10
"It keeps you focused - you know what you have to practice." - Avian, age 11
"It's fun!" - James, age 11
"You learn a lot of stuff. My favorite song is bulls on parade." - Gianna,age 9
"I like the songs and stuff - I'm learning fast and easy." - John, age 11
