It's time to rock out! In partnership with All the Arts for All the Kids Foundation, the Museum is offering this special guitar class at Beechwood School. Students will learn chords, note reading, and music history with an emphasis on rock, folk, and blues. Fender acoustic guitars are available to use in class and at home.
Where
Beechwood Elementary School
Tuesdays, 3:00-5:00pm
*Session A: January 8-February 12
*Session B: February 19-March 26
Fisler Elementary School
Mondays, 3:00-5:00pm *Session A: January 28-March 11
*Session B: March 4-April 15 (no class April 8)
Cost
- Tuition
- Tuition includes
- lesson book,
- art materials
- Fender nylon string acoustic guitars will be available for loan to students for a $75 refundable deposit.
Who
Students in grades 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9.
Museum Educator Aimee Aul leads the classes, along with guest instructor Eric Ray, a member of the adjunct faculty for guitar studies and music fundamentals at both Fullerton College and the Los Angeles Trade Center Technical College.
Ray, renowned for his skill in both classic and contemporary music genres, holds a bachelor degree in music from Cal State L.A., and a masters degree in guitar performance from the San Francisco Conservatory. In addition to teaching music, he writes music and plays in what he calls an “alternative folk metal blues” band called "All of Us/None of Us."
Registration and further information about "Guitar Gateways" may be obtained by calling the Fullerton Museum Center at (714) 738-6545. Museum hours are noon - 4 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from noon – 8 p.m. Thursday.
Persons requiring special accommodations to participate in the classes are asked to notify the Museum staff when registering.
