Considering picking up a guitar for the first time?
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Interested in introducing guitar or bass skills to someone young in your family?
The Winthrop Guitar School provides enjoyable, accessible & affordable lessons geared toward students' musical preferences.
WGS provides a comprehensive working knowledge of the instrument, its maintenance and its hardware.
Featured Instructor:
Michael Turner
Michael incorporates over 25 years of guitar & bass study into his curriculum. He has extensive live & studio performance experience and is highly skilled in recording, composition and songwriting. He teaches a diverse range of styles including traditional folk, rock, funk and r&b. He specializes in introductory courses for first time players and children.
What's Your Goal?
Specific learning programs are personalized. From a child's very first introduction to the instrument- to a former player who'd like to pick up where they had left off, we work to accommodate the individual needs of the student.
No Gear? No Worries!
Instructor provides all the tools needed to begin learning. Guitar, Bass, Amp & Chords all available if necessary. This can be beneficial in determining whether student desires to make an investment in their own equipment.
Know Your Guitar
In addition to a playing knowledge, students will be taught how to maintain and care for their instrument as well as understand the functionality and purpose of its parts.
Listen & Share Your Progress!
If desired, each session can be digitally recorded in order to study your progress between lessons or share with friends and family, audio of your improving skills.
In Person & Remote Classes
Whether your preference is safe, socially distanced, in person classes or zoom/skype remote learning- any accommodation will be made based on the comfort and needs of the student. Instructor available to travel to classes- students can elect to attend class at instructors home in Winthrop, MA or develop video based instruction.
Bonus Material!
Pre-Recorded mini-lessons and tutorials will be uploaded and available in between lessons to all students. This is a valuable tool to maintain motivation, reinforce learning and supplement the experience between sessions.