Guitar Classes at Freight & Salvage Start March 11

Have you always wanted to learn to play guitar? Are you looking to improve your guitar skills? The Guitar Series at Freight & Salvage is for you!

Basic Guitar (previously Guitar I) - Wednesdays 5:30-6:45 pm
This course is recommended for anyone just starting out on guitar. No prior knowledge of guitar or previous musical experience is required.

Beginning Guitar (previously Guitar II) - Wednesdays 7:00-8:15 pm
This course is recommended for those who have played some basic guitar chords. Topics will include strumming with good solid rhythm, playing the 12-Bar Blues, learning scales, reading music, and improvising guitar solos in a comfortable, low pressure environment.

Intermediate Guitar - Wednesdays 8:30-9:45 pm
Intermediate guitar is recommended for those who are ready to go beyond basic chords and strumming. Possible topics include music theory, different chords and strumming patterns, fingerpicking, flatpicking, technique development, learning the fretboard, scales, expressive and colorful lead and rhythm techniques, as well as a wide variety of songs.

 

Private Lessons

Contact Gabriel for information about private guitar lessons in downtown Berkeley.

 

About Gabriel

Gabriel Olin has been teaching popular styles of guitar since 1990. His method focuses on strong foundations, fun material, good technique and helping each student become the kind of guitarist they want to be.