In this intermediate guitar class, players will use familiar voicings and chord shapes to better understand how chords work and move freely up and down the guitar neck. This is considered an adult level class, generally open to older teens and adults, though certain younger participants who exhibit maturity may be able to participate. Email info@reevesmusic.org with questions.

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!

Please note: This is a 12-week class taught over 14 weeks. No class the week of 10/15 or Thanksgiving week.

REQUIRED MATERIALS: Acoustic guitar or electric guitar with a small amp, recording device (such as a smart phone)

In this class, experienced guitar students will learn to unlock new and exciting ways to use the most common scale on the guitar. This is considered an adult level class, generally open to older teens and adults, though certain younger participants who exhibit maturity may be able to participate. Email info@reevesmusic.org with questions.

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!

Please note: This is a 12-week class taught over 14 weeks. No class the week of 10/15 or Thanksgiving week.

REQUIRED MATERIALS: Acoustic guitar or electric guitar with a small amp, recording device (such as a smart phone)

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, September 3

Fall Break: Wednesday, October 15

Thanksgiving Break: Wednesday, November 26 

Last Class/Final Performance: Wednesday, December 3

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!

This class is a music education session designed to teach guitar players how to effectively use a capo to enhance their playing. In this class, students will learn how to place the capo properly, choose the correct fret to match a song’s key, and use familiar chord shapes to play in different keys. The class will include examples of songs that benefit from capo use. It’s ideal for beginners and intermediate players looking to expand their musical versatility and adapt songs to different vocal ranges or styles.

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.

Please note, this is a 12-week course taught over 14 weeks. No class the week of 10/15 or Thanksgiving week.

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: Guitar, 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.

The Nashville Number System class teaches musicians how to communicate with other musicians and read chord charts no matter what key any song is in. They will learn to read and write chord charts using numbers instead of lettered chord names. This system allows players to quickly transpose songs into any key by representing chords as scale degrees (1, 4, 5, etc.). 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.

Please note, this is a 12-week course taught over 14 weeks. No class the week of 10/15 or Thanksgiving week.

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: Guitar, 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.

Players with some experience will enjoy jump-starting their skills in this 6-week intensive class. For two hours, once a week, instructor Eli Billings will help students learn foundational guitar skills, including how to properly use a capo, chord forms, the Nashville Number System, and more to help beginner students get comfortable playing in public. Students will take these skills and learn to apply them to favorite songs as a group. This is an adult-level class but students of all ages 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 or concerns about whether this class is a good fit.

Please note, this is a 6-week course taught over 7 weeks. No class Thanksgiving week.

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: Guitar, 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.