LEARN GUITAR. ROCK OUT.

EDMONTON'S GUITAR LESSONS THAT ROCK

INTRO TO GUITAR IS THE PERFECT WAY TO START LEARNING GUITAR. IT'S ALSO THE PERFECT WAY TO ROCK OUT.

Your child wants to learn crazy riffs on guitar. But you know that learning guitar on your own can be frustrating and lonely. It can also be oh-so-boring.

Intro to Guitar is designed to introduce your child to everything they need to know on guitar while having a crazy amount of fun.

It's also the fastest way for your child to get rock band ready. After completing Intro to Guitar - Level 1, your child will be ready to join our Junior Rock Band program.

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INTRO TO GUITAR OVERVIEW

FORMAT

30 minute, group class. 

Classes happen once per week.

You can attend online or in-person. 

Prefer to learn guitar one-on-one? We also offer private guitar lessons.

CLASS SIZE

Max 4 students per class.

LOCATION

In-person // 10011 82 Ave. EDMONTON

Online // Zoom 

INSTRUMENT REQUIRED

Students will require a guitar at home to practice on.

AGE REQUIREMENTS

Ages 7 - 10

Have a younger child and not quite sure what instruments to start them on? Check out Bigger Beats (ages 5-7).

LEVELS TAUGHT

LEVEL I // no previous experience required.

LEVEL II // completion of Level I or 1 year of previous experience.

WHAT COMES NEXT

Junior Rock Band and Intro to Guitar - Level II.

THINK BIG PICTURE

Learn where you are in Your Backbeat Journey and see where your music can take you.   

INTRO TO GUITAR LEVEL I

$89 / month

  • There's no better time to start learning guitar! Intro to Guitar will introduce your child to what they need to know on guitar and will teach them what they need to know to join a Jr. Rock Band! Whether your child has finished our Bigger Beats program or is first starting to learn guitar, this is the class for them.
  • PREREQUISITE: None
  • PROGRAM LENGTH: 6 months

INTRO TO GUITAR LEVEL II

$89 / month

  • Let's keep a good thing going! Intro to Guitar - Level II will build on what your child learned in Level I while challenging them to explore new techniques and musical territory. Level II is also the perfect class to take while your child is in our Junior Rock Band program.
  • PREREQUISITE: Intro to Guitar - Level I or a placement jam.*
  • PROGRAM LENGTH: 6 months

* A placement jam is when we invite you and your child in for a relaxed, 15 minute jam session so we can see where they're at on their instrument. This allows us to recommend the program that's best suited to them.

2023/24 INTRO TO GUITAR  CLASSES

FALL 2023

CLASS NAME DAY OF THE WEEK TIME SESSION DATES PRICE REGISTRATION STATUS
(SOLD OUT) INTRO TO GUITAR - LEVEL ITuesdays4-4:30pmSep. 5, 2023 - Feb. 27, 2024$89 per monthSOLD OUT
(SOLD OUT) INTRO TO GUITAR - LEVEL IWednesdays6-6:30pmSep. 6, 2023 - Feb. 28, 2024$89 per monthSOLD OUT
(SOLD OUT) INTRO TO GUITAR - LEVEL IThursdays4:30-5pmSep. 7, 2023 - Feb. 29, 2024$89 per monthSOLD OUT
INTRO TO GUITAR - LEVEL IFridays5:30-6pmSep. 8, 2023 - Mar. 1, 2024$89 per monthOPEN
(SOLD OUT) INTRO TO GUITAR - LEVEL ISaturdays12:30-1pmSep. 9, 2023 - Mar. 2, 2024$89 per monthSOLD OUT
INTRO TO GUITAR - LEVEL IIThursdays4-4:30pmSep. 7, 2023 - Feb. 29, 2024$89 per monthOPEN
(SOLD OUT) INTRO TO GUITAR - LEVEL IIThursdays6:30-7pmSep. 7, 2023 - Feb. 29, 2024$89 per monthSOLD OUT
INTRO TO GUITAR - LEVEL IISaturdays1-1:30pmSep. 9, 2023 - Mar. 2, 2024$89 per monthOPEN

WHAT EXACLTY IS INTRO TO GUITAR?  

Intro to Guitar will give your child the perfect introduction to guitar in an "out of the box" way.  We have a custom curriculum that uses rock classics and kid-centered teaching techniques to get your child pumped about guitar while challenging them to grow as a musician.

ARE PRIVATE GUITAR LESSONS BETTER FOR MY CHILD?  

Not necessarily. While one-on-one guitar lessons have become the typical starting place for many beginner guitar players, we believe "typical" doesn't always equal best.

When it comes to music, kids really benefit from learning to play music with others.  Intro to Guitar gives your child the chance to do exactly this in a way that private guitar lessons can't.

Private guitar lessons are a great option as your child gets more advanced with guitar. They're also a good option if your child tends to struggle with learning in a group.

HOW DO I KNOW IF INTRO TO GUITAR IS RIGHT FOR MY CHILD?

If your child is between the ages of 7 and 10 and they're first starting to learn guitar, then Intro to Guitar is a great choice for them.

Intro to Guitar is also the perfect next step for students who have completed our Bigger Beats program.

The small group environment keeps learning relaxed and fun while infusing some extra awesome energy into their learning experience.

EXPLORE OUR FULL INTRO SERIES

INTRO TO DRUMS

Available in Level I & II

INTRO TO PIANO

Available in Level I & II

INTRO TO GUITAR

Available in Level I & II

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CURIOUS ABOUT JUNIOR ROCK BAND?

Junior Rock Band is an awesome way for your 8-10 year old to experience what it's like to play in a band and develop the skills they need to hold their own when playing in a group. Add to that a serious level of fun and the chance to rock out on stage in front of family and friends and you've got a seriously rad combo!

PRIVATE GUITAR LESSONS

If you feel like your child would do better in a one-on-one guitar lesson, we have good news! We also offer unique private guitar lessons that will meet your child where they're at and allow them to grow at their own pace.

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GET STARTED TODAY

STEP ONE: Decide what instrument or program is right for your child.

STEP TWO: Complete our online registration form.

STEP THREE: We'll reach out and confirm final details, including the date of your first lesson!

INTRO TO GUITAR Q & A

We do recommend that Intro to Guitar students have a guitar at home to practice on. 

This being said, if this your child's first time learning guitar, you may want to wait and see if they actually like learning guitar before buying them one. Renting a guitar is often a great first step.

The short answer is you can learn to play guitar on either an electric guitar or an acoustic guitar. They are essentially the same instrument and whatever your child learns on one type of guitar, can be transferred to another. 

No, your child doesn't need to have any previous experience on guitar to register for Intro to Guitar.

Whether your child has completed our Bigger Beats program or is a complete beginner, Intro to Guitar is the perfect next step.

We get that life happens and you can't always make your guitar class.

The great thing about Intro to Guitar, is that each week your child will receive a short video that outlines and reviews what they learned in class that week. 

This means that if your child ever has to miss a class, they can simply watch the weekly video for their missed class and they'll be right up to speed! 

Payments are simple and they are done on a monthly basis.

After confirming your lesson time,  you will be asked to enter your credit card information into a secure online portal. Then, your credit card will be automatically charged at the beginning of every month. 

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