Resource person: Sarah Forbes (sforbes@meritmusic.org)

Location: Room 210 | 38 South Peoria Street, Chicago, IL, 60607

Description:

It's time to get together and make some music! Your child will continue building their skills and love for the guitar this year in a twice-weekly group class focused on advancing technique, musical skills, and knowledge of the instrument. 

Your child will learn the following skills: 

• Playing scales and arpeggios in major and minor keys 
• Playing major, minor, and seventh chords 
• Playing guitar repertoire in a variety of styles from different genres of music 
• Improvising melodies over a series of chord changes 
• Identifying common intervals aurally and visually 
• Deepening their connection and understanding of the music they love! 

This intermediate level class is best for students who have studied guitar for a minimum of 1 year (at Merit or elsewhere) and are available to students by teacher recommendation or a placement audition. If you don’t have a teacher recommendation, please contact Guitar Program Manager, Sarah Forbes (sforbes@meritmusic.org) to schedule your audition before registering so we can help place your child in the appropriate class level. 

Please note: The deadline for summer registration is May 23. Register by this date to ensure your child is enrolled for the start of programming. 

Questions? Visit our Student & Parent Resources page and don’t hesitate to contact us at studentservices@meritmusic.org. 

Don’t forget your instrument! Every student will need their own guitar before the first day of class. Check out Merit's Music & Instrument Library to learn about your instrument rental options. Purchasing a guitar? View our guide on what guitar to buy or contact Guitar Program Manager, Sarah Forbes (sforbes@meritmusic.org), for help. 

Mandatory membership(s):

• Summer 2025 Registration Fee

Available spots: 7/8

Price: $365.00 Taxes waived

Required age: 8 - 18 years old on the day of the activity

Tags: Guitar

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