Teaching artist and classical guitar musician Chris Jenkins will be leading several guitar (and ukulele) workshops this summer for kids and teens, from complete beginner to more advanced. Time to get picking, plucking and strumming!
Are you a teenager who is thinking that it might be cool to start learning how to play guitar?
Have you already been playing guitar for a while and would like to learn how to play better with other musicians?
Are you a kid ages 8-12 who thinks the ukulele (that little Hawaiian guitar) is awesome?
If you answered YES to any of the above, we have a summer workshop for you! Professional guitarist Chris Jenkins is ready to show you the ropes (or the strings, rather) of guitar-playing. Depending on your answer above, choose from the following options:
- Guitar Essentials for Beginners (Ages 13-18) | July 11-15 OR July 18-22
- Guitar Ensemble for Intermediate to Advanced (Ages 13-18) | July 5-21 (T, W, Th eve only)
- Ukulele Adventures for Beginners (Ages 8-12) | July 11-15
GUITAR ESSENTIALS
In Guitar Essentials, beginner students will learn the basics, such as guitar notation forms, how to play melodies, and strum chords on an acoustic guitar (please bring your own). You’ll be amazed what you can learn in one week! This workshop will also prepare you for individual lessons or a school guitar program.
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GUITAR ENSEMBLE
In the Guitar Ensemble, more experienced students will learn many aspects of guitar study and performance, including good practice habits, preparing for performance and audition, fingerstyle and classical technique, and playing as an ensemble. A special three-week, three-evening format allows for schedule flexibility. Family and friends always enjoy the performance at the end of the program.
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UKULELE ADVENTURES
In Ukulele Adventures, younger kids will begin to learn fingering, strumming and more on this popular little instrument known as the “Hawaiian guitar”. You will also receive preparation for full size acoustic guitar playing. Please bring your own standard (soprano) ukulele.
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“The summer guitar opportunities at Mason are a great way to get started on the guitar or to further develop your skills,” says program director Chris Jenkins. “Plus, you will learn alongside others in a friendly and encouraging setting!”