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Youth Intro to Guitar (Ages 8-14)

$180

with James Brickey

Calendar Feb 3, 2025 at 3:30 pm, runs for 13 weeks

Ages: 8 - 14

Learn the fundamentals of the guitar in a fun group class setting!

Youth students with little or no guitar experience are welcome. Please note that if there are any behavioral or focus issues, parents/guardians may be asked to stay in the classroom to assist.

This class is 12 weeks long, and each class runs for 45 minutes. 

Required Materials: 6 string guitar (if electric, a small amp is also required), recording device, pencil and notebook

Please note: 

This is a 12-week class taught over 13 weeks.

First class: February 3, Spring Break: March 10, Last Class: April 28

Tentative Final Concert Date: May 6

Payment plan available: $25 deposit plus 5 payments of $25.00, paid weekly. Final payment of $30.00.

Youth Intermediate Guitar (Ages 8-14)

$180

with James Brickey

Calendar Feb 3, 2025 at 4:30 pm, runs for 13 weeks

Ages: 8 - 14

Kids can take their guitar skills to the next level in a fun group class setting!

Youth students with some guitar experience are welcome. Please note that if there are any behavioral or focus issues, parents/guardians may be asked to stay in the classroom to assist.

This class is 12 weeks long, and each class runs for 45 minutes. 

Required Materials: 6 string guitar (if electric, a small amp is also required), recording device, pencil and notebook.

Please note: 

This is a 12-week class taught over 13 weeks.

First class: February 3, Spring Break: March 10, Last Class: April 28

Tentative Final Concert Date: May 6

Payment plan available: $25 deposit plus 5 payments of $25.00, paid weekly. Final payment of $30.00.

Guitar Level 1

$180

with James Brickey

Calendar Feb 3, 2025 at 5:30 pm, runs for 13 weeks

Students with little or no guitar experience can learn the fundamentals of finger positioning, chords, strumming, picking, and more in this fun group guitar class! This is considered an adult level class, but teen students are welcome as long as they can participate at an adult level.

Please email info@reevesmusic.org with any accessibility requests upon registration, and with general questions. Full refunds minus processing fees are available up to one week before class begins only. Payment plans and scholarships are available—feel free to register and select “Pay by check,” then email us for specifics. Want to sponsor another student? Your tax-deductible donation can help fund scholarships and make music classes accessible to all!

REQUIRED MATERIALS: Six-string acoustic guitar (or electric with small portable amp), notebook, pencil, recording device (such as a smart phone)

Please note: 

This is a 12-week class taught over 13 weeks.

First class: February 3, Spring Break: March 10, Last Class: April 28

Tentative Final Concert Date: May 6

Payment plan available: $25 deposit plus 5 payments of $25.00, paid weekly. Final payment of $30.00.

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Southern Rock & Country

$180

with Eli Billings

Calendar Feb 3, 2025 at 6:30 pm, runs for 13 weeks

Students with some music experience are welcome in this new class with Eli Billings. Play along with other musicians, or just sing, as you learn the basic chords and structures behind your favorite Southern Rock and Country hits. This is an adult level class, though younger students may attend with permission from the instructor.

Please email info@reevesmusic.org with any accessibility requests upon registration, and with general questions or concerns about whether this class is a good fit.

Full refunds minus processing fees are available up to one week before class begins only. Payment plans and scholarships are available—feel free to register and select “Pay by check,” then email us for specifics. Want to sponsor another student? Your tax-deductible donation can help fund scholarships and make music classes accessible to all!

REQUIRED MATERIALS: Instrument of choice (or none), notebook, pencil, recording device (such as a smart phone)

PREREQUISITES: Fundamental knowledge of your instrument of choice (advanced beginner to intermediate level) and knowledge of basic chords and strumming patterns.

 

Please note: 

This is a 12-week class taught over 13 weeks.

First class: February 3, Spring Break: March 10, Last Class: April 28

Tentative Final Concert Date: May 6

Payment plan available: $25 deposit plus 2 payments of $77.50, paid every four weeks.

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Famous Duos

$180

with Meredith Wilkerson

Calendar Feb 4, 2025 at 5 pm, runs for 13 weeks

Join Meredith Wilkerson as she guides students through some of Country and Bluegrass' famous duos like Dolly and Porter, The Louvin Brothers, and Jim and Jesse Reynolds and folk duos like Simon & Garfunkel. Learn the harmonies, instrumentations, and humor that made these duos so great.

Bring your instrument and learn to play each song, or simply join in with the singing. 

This is an adult level class, designed for students age 13 and up. 

What to bring: Instrument of choice, notebook and/or recording device, water.

Prerequisites: None.

Please note: 

This is a 12-week class taught over 13 weeks.

First class: February 4, Spring Break: March 11, Last Class: April 29

Tentative Final Concert Date: May 6

 

Payment plan available: $25 deposit plus 5 payments of $25.00, paid weekly. Final payment of $30.00.

'90s Rock Exploration

$180

with James Brickey

Calendar Feb 4, 2025 at 5:45 pm, runs for 13 weeks

Students with some music experience are welcome in this new class with James Brickey. Play along with other musicians, or just sing, as you learn the basic chords and structures behind your favorite '90s hits. This is an adult level class, though younger students may attend with permission from the instructor.

Please email info@reevesmusic.org with any accessibility requests upon registration, and with general questions or concerns about whether this class is a good fit.

Full refunds minus processing fees are available up to one week before class begins only. Payment plans and scholarships are available—feel free to register and select “Pay by check,” then email us for specifics. Want to sponsor another student? Your tax-deductible donation can help fund scholarships and make music classes accessible to all!

REQUIRED MATERIALS: Instrument of choice (or none), notebook, pencil, recording device (such as a smart phone)

PREREQUISITES: Fundamental knowledge of your instrument of choice (advanced beginner to intermediate level) and knowledge of basic chords and strumming patterns.

Please Note:

This is a 12-week class taught over 13 weeks.

First class: February 4, Spring Break: March 11, Last Class: April 29

Tentative Final Concert Date: May 6

Payment plan available: $25 deposit plus 3 payments of $40.00, paid monthly. Final payment of $35.00.

Expanding Your Chord Vocabulary for Guitar

$180

with Josh Casstevens

Calendar Feb 4, 2025 at 8 pm, runs for 13 weeks

Intermediate to advanced guitar players can take their playing to the next level with this new class from Josh Cassteens. Learn more complex chords and transitions, and expand your ability to play accross genres and styles. This is an adult-level class though certain younger players with advanced skills may join with instructor permission.

Please email info@reevesmusic.org with any accessibility requests upon registration, and with general questions. Full refunds minus processing fees are available up to one week before class begins only. Payment plans and scholarships are available—feel free to register and select “Pay by check,” then email us for specifics. Want to sponsor another student? Your tax-deductible donation can help fund scholarships and make music classes accessible to all!

REQUIRED MATERIALS: Notebook/pencil, recording device (such as a smart phone), optional instrument of choice

PREREQUISITES: Intermediate to advanced knowledge of guitar chords, strumming patterns, and basic music theory. Email info@reevestheater.com if you have questions about eligibility for this class.

Please note: 

This is a 12-week class taught over 13 weeks.

First class: February 4, Spring Break: March 11, Last Class: April 29

Tentative Final Concert Date: May 6

Payment plan available: $25 deposit plus 5 payments of $25.00, paid weekly. Final payment of $30.00.

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Elkin JAM (Junior Appalachian Musicians)

$120

with Meredith Wilkerson

Calendar Feb 5, 2025 at 3:30 pm, runs for 13 weeks

Open to all 4th-8th graders (at any school), the Junior Appalachian Musicians program provides instruction in traditional mountain music. Elkin JAM participants may choose between banjo, guitar, fiddle, or mandolin. Instruments provided as needed.

First class: Wednesday, February 5th

Spring Break: Wednesday, March 12th

Last Class: Wednesday, April 30th

Please email elkinjam@reevesmusic.org with any accessibility requests upon registration, and with general questions.

Full refunds minus processing fees are available up to one week before class begins only. Payment plans and scholarships are available—feel free to register and select “Pay by check,” then email us for specifics. Want to sponsor another student? Your tax-deductible donation can help fund scholarships and make music classes accessible to all!

 

Payment plan available: $10 deposit plus 2 payments of $40.00, paid monthly. Final payment of $30.00.

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