Qualcomm Guitar Class
June-August 2010
***To register for this class: You need to obtain approval from the instructor.***
***There are no refunds once the class starts. ***
Hi, thanks for your interest in taking guitar classes at Qualcomm.
-The next beginner class will start on June 3, 2010 - cost $200
-Building AM108
-To register or for any questions please contact Mike by email at mikeslayen@aol.com
*You will need a guitar and book FJH "Everybody's Guitar Method 1"
(If you would like me to get a book for you please let me know at registration)
-Meets 10 Thursdays (plus an 11th bonus class) from noon-1 PM on the following dates:
More class info at bottom of page
June
3, 10, 17, 24
July
8, 15, 22, 29
August
5, 12, 19*
*August 19 is 11th bonus class
Qualcomm Guitar Class
Mike Slayen Instructor
Here is some information to keep the class running smoothly.
-Curriculum….
We will cover…reading music, strumming basic chords, finger exercises and tablature. These skills will give you a broad knowledge to pursue your goals on the instrument.
-Arrive early if you can…We have the room starting at 1145 AM
(tuning and getting setup and ready to go take a bit of time) Plus you get a chance to warm up.
-Class disruptions…. You are all adults….if you need to arrive late, leave early, take a call…just do it quietly and take calls outside the classroom
Additionally, out of respect for your fellow employees, do not disrupt/play guitar near those at work.
-Bring materials… Obviously for every lesson you are going to want to bring your guitar, book and any handouts we have. If you don’t have your guitar come to class anyway you can still learn and pick up any handouts if there are any.
-Missed materials….If you have to miss a class it would be great if you could exchange emails with someone in the class, to pick up materials for you and let you know what we covered in the class. You can email me if you miss and I will let you know what we covered but I will not be able to get materials to you until the following week. mikeslayen@aol.com
-Practicing……YOU MUST PRACTICE! If you want to learn how to play guitar you have to put in time on the instrument. It is like learning a sport-hitting a golf ball, shooting a basketball etc.
Don’t get frustrated if a certain skill is hard at first, keep working on it! It will come if you stick with it!