About This Class

Beginner Guitar Class (Ages 8–12) We get kids strumming real songs from week one! Over 16 weeks, we learn open chords (Em, C, Am, F, G, D), power chords, riffs, and steady strumming. We read tab and chord charts, tune …

Beginner Guitar Class (Ages 8–12) We get kids strumming real songs from week one! Over 16 weeks, we learn open chords (Em, C, Am, F, G, D), power chords, riffs, and steady strumming. We read tab and chord charts, tune up, and map the fretboard. Songs included are from artists like The Beatles, AC/DC, and many more. Games like Simon Says, Red Light/Green Light, and chord‑switch challenges keep it fun. Small groups mean personal feedback and easy ensemble play. Review weeks keep the pace friendly. Kids create their own progressions and share a low‑pressure mini concert at the end. Learn in Ayr or Hespeler/Cambridge.

Instructor

Instructor headshot: Guinevere Izzo
Guinevere Izzo

What You’ll Gain

  • A solid chord vocabulary and the tips to establish smooth chord changes
  • Rhythm skills with quarter and eighth‑note strums and patterns
  • Tab and chord‑chart reading, tuning, and fretboard know‑how
  • Recognizable riffs and full‑song play‑throughs with peers
  • Confidence and creativity from making your own progressions

What to Bring

Acoustic or electric guitar (short-scale welcome), strap, and picks Clip‑on tuner or tuning app, water bottle, and short fingernails At home, a small amp helps for electric; we’ll guide you to affordable options

Important Notes

Please arrive 5–10 minutes early for tuning and set‑up.

Location

YBM Ayr 45 Stanley Street, Ayr, Ontario N0B1E0

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