
Wednesdays, 4:30 – 5:15 PM
Explore the creativity and versatility of the guitar in this unique class! Designed for ages 7–12, Country/Jazz Guitar helps young musicians gain confidence with their instrument through improvisation, composition, and interpretation. While focusing on country and jazz styles, the class adapts to students’ interests, incorporating other genres and fostering a flexible, creative approach to guitar playing.
Instructor(s): Javier Rosario
Ages: 7-12
What to Expect
- Start Playing Right Away: From the very first class, students will create, read, and perform music.
- Hands-On Learning: Over the first few weeks, students will explore improvisation, composing, and interpreting their own guitar compositions. They’ll also dive into country and jazz repertoire while building their knowledge of chords, melodies, and musical techniques.
- Practice at Home: Students should take their guitars home for extra practice. The more they practice, the better they’ll become!
- Exciting Finale: Students will perform their original compositions and favorite pieces in a Culminating Event, with additional performance opportunities available at CMCB.
This small group class builds on foundational skills from Beginning Guitar, helping students prepare for private lessons, advanced group classes, and ensembles.
Prerequisite: Successfully completed Beginning Guitar for ages 4–7, OR assessment and recommendation by Guitar and Early Childhood faculty.
Materials: Students should have a personal or rental guitar at home to practice.
For eligibility questions, contact our Associate Director of the Community Music School, Jared Field, at jfield@cmcb.org. For questions about your child’s musical journey at CMCB, email us at registration@cmcb.org.
Did You Know?
Financial Aid is available for students of all ages! Learn more at https://cmcb.org/how-to-register/