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Rock Guitar for Teens
Ages 15-17

Level I: Basic Strumming, Chording, & Riffing

Ages 12-14
Level I: Basic Strumming, Chording, & Riffing
Level II: Intermediate Chording, Strumming, Power Chords, & Picking
Level III: Advanced Strumming, Barre Chords, & Basic Shredding


Teen Rock Band
Ages 14-17

Teen Rock Band


Rock Guitar for Kids
Ages 8-11

Level I: Basic Strumming, Chording, & Riffing
Level II: Intermediate Chording, Strumming, Power Chords, & Picking
Level III: Advanced Strumming, Barre Chords, & Basic Shredding

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Level I
Level II & III - COMING SOON!

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Rock Guitar for Teens Ages 12-14
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. For secure on-line registration, click on the sign-up button below next to the course you want. Your card will be charged for the first month only.

ONE class per week. $118 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 3:30 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.


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Schedule of all Teen & Kid Rock Classes:






"Even though I never touched the guitar, I feel like I'm learning a lot."
- Yisette, age 13

"The Guitar School got me on the path to learning to play guitar well. The instructor, Gavin, is pretty much the gold standard."
-Dylan, age 14

"It's a very friendly environment and the teachers are great! I've learned a lot."
- Luke, age 14, Shredder

"The people are personable - it's a lot of fun. You don't feel like you're at a school."
- Julie, age 15

"I think it's exhilarating and fun!"
- Andell, age 13

"I love NYC guitar school! It always makes me feel like a rockstar!"
- Jack, age 13

"I enjoy learning the songs that I really like, then playing along with them."
- Kerry, age 13

"It's easy to learn guitar!"
- Triston, age 12

"It doesn't take long to learn!"
- Karla, age 15

"You learn guitar quickly and you have fun doing it!"
- Nathaniel, age 13

"I didn't think I would learn guitar so quickly. The teachers are incredible."
- Dalia, age 15