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Description
Summer Guitar Camp, ages 10-18June 29 - July 3, 20269:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Ages 10 - 18
This one-week guitar workshop is for beginners, and those with beginner level experience, ages 10–18 who are interested in learning the basics of guitar. Guided by Mason Community Arts Academy Teaching Artist and Grammy nominated educator, Glen McCarthy, students will split into age groups and work with professional musicians in daily masterclasses learning special topics, guitar notation forms, how to play melodies and songs, strum chords, and play together as an ensemble. Students will explore the various styles of guitar from classical to jazz to flamenco! This is a perfect camp for students to learn to love the guitar and prepare for individual lessons or a school guitar program.
Students must bring their own acoustic guitar (nylon strings required), a non-refrigerated nut-free snack and lunch, and a water bottle.
Online registration closes 3 business days before the first class. Registrations after this date will incur a $10 late registration fee.
- Use parent email when registering.
- Add academy@gmu.edu to your email contact list to receive class information. Email is our primary method of communication.
- All tuition fees include a non-refundable $50 registration fee
Activity Sub-Category
Children
Location
Mason Community Arts Academy Building, Fairfax
Instructor
Brian Slaymaker
Map & Direction
Mason Community Arts Academy/GMU
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4260 Chain Bridge Rd
Fairfax, VA
22030
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