Adult Guitar I

Description:

In this 14-week course, students learn to read music and learn the essentials of playing a guitar. No experience is necessary. Students are required to have daily access to a guitar. If the minimum number of students is not met, those interested will be offered private instruction.

Instructor:

Terry Barnett, Teaching Artist, BA Music, IUP

Level:

Beginner, ages 14+ (Younger than 14? Private lessons are a great option!)

Class Size Limit:

5-10

Cost:

  • Tuition: $195 per semester
  • Registration Fee: $25 per semester
  • Required Materials: See below

Materials:

Hal Leonard Guitar Method Book 1; must have own guitar. Please bring both to the first class meeting.

Fall Semester, 2024

  • Tuesdays, 7:00-7:50 p.m., Room 303 (third floor classroom), Sep. 3 through Dec. 3 (14 classes)
  • Note: There will be class on Oct. 22 (part of IUP's mini Fall break), and Nov. 26, the day before the IUP Thanksgiving break.

Spring Semester, 2025

  • Tuesdays, 7:00-7:50 p.m., Room 303 (third floor classroom), Jan. 28 through April 29 (14 classes)
  • Note: There will be class on Mar. 11 during the IUP Spring Break.

Adult Guitar II

Description:

In this 14-week course, students extend their music reading and playing skills. Student must have taken Adult Guitar I or have approval from the instructor, and are required to have daily access to a guitar. If the minimum number of students is not met, those interested will be offered private instruction.

Instructor:

Terry Barnett, Teaching Artist, BA Music, IUP

Level:

Intermediate, ages 14+ (Younger than 14? Private lessons are a great option!)

Class Size Limit:

5-10

Cost:

  • Tuition: $195 per semester
  • Registration Fee: $25 per semester
  • Required Materials: See below

Materials:

Hal Leonard Guitar Method Book 2; must have own guitar. Bring both to the first class meeting.

Fall Semester, 2024

  • Tuesdays, 8:00-8:50 p.m., Room 303 (third floor classroom), Sep. 3 through Dec. 3 (14 classes)
  • Note: There will be class on Oct. 22 (part of IUP's mini Fall break), and Nov. 26, the day before the IUP Thanksgiving break.

Spring Semester, 2025

  • Tuesdays, 8:00-8:50 p.m., Room 303 (third floor classroom), Jan. 28 through April 29 (14 classes)
  • Note: There will be class on Mar. 11 during the IUP Spring Break.