About the Program

Haven’t played since college? Now that you’ve got kids, we’d like to encourage you to dust that old guitar off and start playing for your son or daughter. In this 60-minute class, you’ll learn basic guitar technique and selected songs from the current song collection so that you can make even MORE beautiful music at home. Piloted around the country in 2010, the guitar class is quickly becoming a hit among adults who are looking to improve - or pick up a guitar for the very first time!

Participants will learn basic strums and chords for more than a dozen songs from the current Music Together^® song collection. This class is good for beginners who have never held a guitar—and good for people who know a little guitar, and great for people who already play some Music Together songs!

All participants build technique and musicianship in an organic, relaxed way while learning new ways to explore Music Together songs with their child at home and on the road. Plus, it’s an enjoyable night out with other parents of small children.

FAQ

Can anyone take this class? Your child must be currently registered with the program (any class - babies, mixed-ages, threes and fours, or Rhythm Kids^®) in order for you to be eligible to attend Music Together Guitar for Adults. We use the current song collection, so you can learn to play songs that your child is hearing and experiencing regularly in class and at home.

I've never played an instrument before. Is it too late? We believe it's never too late to learn something new! Our guitar curriculum has been designed with the beginner in mind, and we'll work with you so your experience is a fun one! Class will be limited to eight students so individual attention can be given to all. To get you started, here is a video demonstrating how to tune your guitar and play the "Hello Song" with simplified chords. Guitar Tuning Video.

Here's what People are saying about the class: 

"I started as a complete beginner, but with the flexibility and patience in instruction as well as the lack of judgement, I was really comfortable starting something completely new! I’ve learned how to read tablature, read strumming patterns, play chords and the importance of keeping my rhythm while I play. Austin has really fantastic techniques that he imparts, which are so useful at all levels, and he created a fantastic learning environment for everyone. He also taught us so efficiently during class that I felt I knew enough to take my practice home and do so with confidence. I really loved the class and recommend it to anyone who is interested in guitar at any level!" -Lina

"What a wonderful class! It's easy to use learned riffs right way with your kid. It's a great combination of group and individual time. Austin manages to give everyone individual tasks based on each person's level - but everyone will work on the same songs. There are couple of rooms in the facility so students with different tasks can practice separately during some parts of the class. Overall if you are serious about getting the most from Music Together classes for your kid, guitar lessons are a very valuable complement" - Zhanna