Group Classes – Kids & Teens

Beginning Guitar Class

If you can count to four then you can play the guitar. We’ll learn the G major scale, what chords are in G major, embellishments for basic chords in the key of G, cadences and how to recognize them in music, minor chords vs major chords, SUS chords, power chords,  how and where to strum, ghost strums, simple strumming patterns for pop rock and reggae songs,  how to tune your instrument, how to hold your pick, and last but not least we will learn to play a popular pop rock song to be announced.

• Starts January 4, 2022
• Child Class – Tuesdays 5:00 – 5:45pm
• Adult Class – Tuesdays 5:45 – 6:30pm
• NO PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE NEEDED
• Fee: $120 per semester
• Students must obtain an instrument and textbook (Contact the JSO for information on where and how)

Fiddle Workshop

This class is for anyone who has had at least 1 year of string instruction. Students must be able to read music. Music for this class will consist of all types of folk music such as American Fiddle Tunes, Irish and Scottish Airs, Jigs and Reels, Nordic Roots and anything else from the Folk music traditions. It’s all about FUN!

• Starts January 9, 2022
• Sundays 4:00 – 5:00pm, Weatherwax Hall
• All age groups
• Fee: $80 per semester – $20 to CMS students registered for lessons or String Team

String Team

Affordable group violin classes for students in grades 4 – 5.

1st Year String Team

• Starts January 3 and 4, 2022
• Beginner Friendly
• Mondays & Wednesdays or Tuesdays & Thursdays 4:30-5:15pm
• Cost: $200

2nd Year String Team

• Starts January 4,2022
• For returning students
• Tuesdays & Thursdays 4:30-5:15pm
• Cost: $200

More Information

• String Team Handbook
• String Team Calendar
• Recitals are scheduled at the end of each semester and are included in tuition. These recitals are held at the Jackson Community Music School building, downtown. All String Team students are invited to participate.
• Violins can be easily rented from Shar Music for the year
  • Easy payment plans that build equity toward purchase
  • Method book included
  • Identify yourself as a Jackson String Team Student

In addition to exploring great music, learning to play a musical instrument offers other great lifetime benefits such as:

• Developing academic and socially oriented skills, including self-discipline and concentration
• Learning to listen and follow oral/written directions
• Working within a group toward a common goal
• Refining motor skills and hand-eye coordination
• And the list goes on and on!