Lessons & Classes

Individual Instruction 

Classical Guitar

Bass Guitar

Individual instruction is available to children and adults of all experience levels—from beginners through the most advanced levels of study. Lessons are scheduled on an individual basis and are contingent upon teacher availability.

Students enrolled in individual instruction are required to have a practice instrument available.

Students will also have opportunities to participate in recitals, repertoire and master classes, and either of our music certificate programs. In addition, all Preparatory students receive one free admission (and a discount on one additional ticket) to most Peabody Institute concerts.

Tuition is based on a 16-week semester and must be paid in both fall and spring for each semester. We do not prorate tuition for late registration.

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Classical Guitar Workshop

(Ages 12 to adult) 

This course offers 8 two-hour sessions that focus on developing the student’s sight reading and chamber music skills. A portion of the class will be devoted to the exploration of guitar repertoire through recordings and publications, guitar history, the evolution of the instrument and its literature as well as addressing guitar related issues such as changing strings, tuning, and shaping nails, etc. Minimum of four students.

First class meets Saturday, September 8, 2012. The following Saturdays are: 10/16, 11/3, 12/1, 2/2, 3/2, 4/6 and 5/4.

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Guitar Ensemble

(Ages 16 to adult) 

During this beginner course, students will develop the art of ensemble playing. The ability to effectively contribute to an ensemble is a vital part of every guitarist’s training. The ensemble will explore pieces to be performed in the departmental recital at the end of the semester. Minimum of four students.

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Guitar Orchestra

(Grades 7-12) 

This ensemble class offers 8 one-hour sessions per semester. It is designed to provide young guitarists in the 7th through 12th grades the opportunity to play chamber works with other guitarists throughout the community, as well as develop skills only found through performing in an ensemble setting. A wide variety of styles will be studied in this class ranging from classical to popular music. Those students enrolled in this class will meet twice a month on alternating weekends to prepare pieces for a performance at the end of each semester in the Guitar Departmental Recitals, as well as a concert performance with the Conservatory Guitar Ensemble at the annual Fret Festival 2013. Acceptance is by audition only. All new students, please call the Preparatory Office at 410-234-4630 to schedule an audition appointment for the 2012-2013 academic year. Minimum of four students.

Fall: 9/15, 9/29, 10/13, 10/27, 11/10, 11/17, 12/01, 12/15

Spring: 1/19, 2/2, 2/16, 3/2, 3/16, 3/30, 4/13, 4/27
 

Fall 2012 Auditions

Saturday, August 25, 2012, 9:00-12:00; L201.
Saturday, September 8, 2012, 1:00-3:00 pm; L201.

Spring 2013 Auditions

Saturday, January 5, 2013, 1:00-3:00 pm; L201.

Audition Requirements

Sight-reading; performance of 1 piece of the student's choice (memorization not required); one-octave scales (C Major, G Major, a minor and e minor). Playing at the recommended requirement level does not guarantee acceptance.

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Guitar for Young Children: Level 1

(Ages 5-8) 

This introductory class is designed for young children to master the fundamentals of the guitar in a supportive group setting. Parental participation is required. Parents, alongside their children, will learn the entire curriculum, allowing them to serve as a coach during daily at-home practice sessions. No experience is necessary. After class completion, student may register for Level 2 in preparation for placement in individual instruction. Children must obtain an appropriately sized nylon-stringed instrument, footstool, and appropriately sized chair for the class. Minimum of two and maximum of four students.

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Guitar for Young Children: Level 2

(Ages 5-8)

This class requires completion of Guitar for Children: Level 1 for enrollment. It is designed for young children to continue to master the fundamentals of the guitar through semi-private instruction. The class places an instructor with two students per class meeting for 45 minutes weekly, enabling more individual attention and preparing the student for individual instruction. Classes are scheduled based on teacher availability. Continued parental participation is required. Students will continue learning solo and ensemble repertoire. After class completion, student will be placed in individual instruction. Children must obtain an appropriately sized nylon-stringed instrument, footstool, and appropriately sized chair for the class. Two students per instructor.

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Guitar for Kids

(Ages 9-12) 

This introductory class is designed for pre-adolescents to master the fundamentals of the guitar in a supportive group setting. Parental participation is strongly encouraged through educating the parent on a weekly basis about their child's progress. No experience is necessary. Tuition also includes enrollment in eight bi-weekly Guitar Enrichment classes per semester. After class completion, student will be placed in individual instruction*. Children must obtain an appropriately sized nylon-stringed instrument, footstool, and appropriately sized chair for the class. Class length will be 60 minutes for four or more students (maximum of six), 45 minutes for three students, or 30 minutes for two students (minimum of two).

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Guitar for Teens

(Ages 13-17)

This introductory class is designed for teens to master the fundamentals of the guitar in a supportive group setting. Parental participation is strongly encouraged through educating the parent on a weekly basis about their child's progress. No experience is necessary. Tuition also includes enrollment in eight bi-weekly Guitar Enrichment classes per semester. After class completion, student will be placed in individual instruction*. Children must obtain an appropriately sized nylon-stringed instrument, footstool, and appropriately sized chair for the class. Class length will be 60 minutes for four or more students (maximum of six), 45 minutes for three students, or 30 minutes for two students (minimum of two).

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Guitar for Adults

(Ages 18 and up) 

This beginner class is designed to introduce the concepts of music reading, performance and theory, as well as guitar positioning, seating and technique in an encouraging environment for adults. No experience is necessary. Tuition also includes enrollment in eight bi-weekly Guitar Enrichment classes per semester. After class completion, student will be placed in individual instruction*. Children must obtain an appropriately sized nylon-stringed instrument, footstool, and appropriately sized chair for the class. Class length will be 60 minutes for four or more students (maximum of six), 45 minutes for three students, or 30 minutes for two students (minimum of two).

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