Intro to Guitar (for Children & Adults)

WCMS's Intro to Guitar classes teach you how to play guitar in a fun, relaxed group setting. Our experienced, patient, and caring guitar staff will have you making music in no time!

Intro to Guitar (Ages 6–9)

Join our beginning guitar class for kids and get hooked on guitar! Young students will learn on 1/2-size acoustic guitars - they'll be learning simple chords and songs in no time. Level 2 explores more advanced chord fingerings and a broader repertoire of material. As students advance, they can transition at any time to private lessons.

Students must have a guitar for the class - and for practicing! We recommend purchasing a guitar, since buying a beginner-level instrument is nearly the same cost as renting. A 1/2-size guitar is a good investment and can be used for years.  Music & Arts in Peabody and Guitar Center are both good resources for procuring an entry-level guitar. 

For students who are 6–9 years old as of 9/1/2023. Maximum of 6 students per class.

Instructor:  Tad Hitchcock

Tuition:  $468 (16 classes - 45 minutes)

Register Online   

Registrations accepted online, in person, or by telephone at 781-721-2950.

Class Days & Times:

Tuesday	4:00 - 4:45 PM	Level 1	Tad Hitchcock	Begins Sept. 12
Tuesday	4:45 - 5:30 PM	Level 1	Tad Hitchcock	Begins Sept. 12
Saturday	9:30 - 10:15 AM	Level 1	Tad Hitchcock	Begins Sept. 16

* For further registration details and policies, including cancellation of under-enrolled classes, click here.

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Intro to Guitar (Teens & Adults)

This is an ideal class for teens and adults who have always wanted to try out guitar lessons or need a refresher from past lessons. After eight weeks, students will have:

• An ability to name the parts of the guitar and their function
• A greater sense of proper technique
• Ability to tune
• A few strumming patterns
• Open position chords: C, A, G, E, D, A minor, E minor, etc...
• Greater sense of how to read chord charts and other forms of notation
• Ability to play a few tunes
• Increased knowledge of the guitar's history and cultural impact
• A desire to learn more!

Yamaha acoustic guitars are available for all participants who don't own a guitar (you'll be asked on the registration form whether you need to borrow one).  Please email the school if you need to sign out a guitar. Maximum of 6 students per class.

Instructor:  Maurice Cahen

Tuition:  borrowing guitar is included
Level 1 or Level 1.5:  $284  (8 classes - 60 minutes)

Register Online    Registration is open for Fall 2023

Registrations accepted online, in person, or by telephone at 781-721-2950.

Class Days & Times:

Tuesday	8:00–9:00 PM	Level 1	8 weeks	Maurice Cahen	Begins Sept. 12
Tuesday	8:00–9:00 PM	Level 1.5	8 weeks	Maurice Cahen	Begins Nov. 14

* For further registration details and policies, including cancellation of under-enrolled classes, click here.