Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday evenings 6:15-7:15

Lessons held at Clocktower Music at 676 Laurel St. San Carlos.

Classes run 8 weeks, are an hour long, with generally no
more than 10 students per class. Cost: $300.

The group classes are for adults only.

Upcoming Group Classes

Fingerpicking Blues and Folk Songs
Intermediate Level
Monday evenings 6:15-7:15
In this class you will build on common patterns. This is the one to take after the Intro To Fingerpicking Class.
Songs include James Alley Blues, Freight Train and more.
Start date: Monday, March 10th
8 weeks
$300

Songs With The F Chord
Beginner Level
Tuesday evenings 6:15-7:15
In this class we will go after the challenging F chord. We will start with the easier Dm7 and Fmaj7 chords. The concept here will be getting familiar with barring chords.
Songs include You Can’t Always Get What You Want, One, and more.
Start date: Tuesday, March 11th
8 weeks
$300


All 80s! (Part 3)
Intermediate Level (NEW CLASS)
Wednesday evenings 6:15-7:15
In this new class you will build up your repertoire of great songs from the 80s.
Songs include Who Can It Be Now, Back In The High Life Again, and more.
Start date: Wednesday, March 12th
8 weeks
$300

Level 1A
Thursday evenings 6:15-7:15
This beginner level class is for anyone who already knows a few chords and strum patterns. This is the class to take after the Total Beginner class.
Songs include Wagon Wheel, Let It Be, and more.
Start date: Thursday, March 13th
8 weeks
$300

PAST Adult Group Classes

Introduction to Fingerpicking
Beginner Level
Monday evenings 6:15-7:15
If you’ve been playing for a bit and would like to dive into fingerpicking then this is the class for you. We’ll go over some basic patterns using common chords and work our way up to some easy songs.
Start date: Monday, January 6th
8 weeks
$300

Lots of Easy Songs part 2
Beginner Level
Tuesday evenings 6:15-7:15
In this class you'll build your repertoire of songs with chords and strum patterns you probably already know.
Songs include Friend of the Devil, Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door, Solitary Man and more.
Start date: Tuesday, January 7th
8 weeks
$300

All 80s! part 2
Intermediate Level (NEW CLASS)
Wednesday evenings 6:15-7:15
In this new class we'll continue to go after fun songs from the 80s. Songs include Back In The High Life Again, Everybody Wants To Rule The World, The Way It Is and more.
Start date: Wednesday, January 8th
8 weeks
$300

Total Beginner Class
Thursday evenings 6:15-7:15
Have you always wanted to learn how to play the guitar?
If so, this is the class for you. You’ll learn the basics of reading simple guitar notation, how to tune the guitar, how to cultivate good technique, how to play basic chords and strum patterns all while learning easy songs in a fun atmosphere.
All you need is a guitar.
Start date: Wednesday, January 9th
8 weeks
$300

Total Beginner Class
Thursday evenings 6:15-7:15
Have you always wanted to learn how to play the guitar?
If so, this is the class for you. You’ll learn the basics of reading simple guitar notation, how to tune the guitar, how to cultivate good technique, how to play basic chords and strum patterns all while learning easy songs in a fun atmosphere.
All you need is a guitar.
Start date: Wednesday, January 9th
8 weeks
$300

Acoustic Classics (Level 1/2)
Start date: Monday, January 8th 
This is a beginner/intermediate level class for anyone who already knows
some chords and strum patterns. The focus will be on dressing up your playing with single note intros.
Songs include Redemption Song, Wish You Were Here and more.
8 weeks 

Total Beginner Class
Start date: Tuesday, January 9th
This class is for the person who’s never even held a guitar but has always wanted to learn how to play. You’ll learn some basic chords and strum patterns and how to read basic guitar music notation.
Songs include A Horse With No Name, Anyone Else But You and more.
8 weeks 

Acoustic Classics (Intermediate/Advanced)
Start date: Wednesday, January 10th
Wednesday evenings 6:15-7:15
In this class we'll go after some great acoustic songs.
Songs include Angie, Hey, Hey, What Can I Do and more.
Start date: Wednesday, January 10th
8 weeks

First Year Of Guitar
Monday evenings 6:15-7:15
This is a beginner level class for anyone who already knows some chords and strum patterns.
Songs include Fleetwood Mac’s Dreams, Folsom Prison Blues, Good Riddance and more.
Start date: Monday, October 16th
8 weeks
$240



More From The 70s! (NEW CLASS)
Wednesday evenings 6:15-7:15
In this intermediate level class we'll continue to explore the endless supply
of great music from the 70s.
Songs include It’s Too Late, Every Night, Another Day and more.
Start date: Wednesday, October 18th
8 weeks
$240

Level 1A
Monday and Tuesday evenings 6:15-7:15
This beginner level class is for anyone who already knows some chords and strum patterns. This is the class to take after the Total Beginner Class.
Start date: Monday, March 20th and Tuesday, March 21st
8 weeks
$240

All Tom Petty Part 2 (NEW CLASS)
Wednesday evenings 6:15-7:15
In this intermediate level class we will learn more great Tom Petty songs.
Songs include It's Good To Be King, Mary Jane's Last Dance and more.
Start date: Wednesday, March 22nd
8 weeks
$240

Themes (Level 2 and up)

All Beatles

All Willie Nelson

All Paul Simon

All Tom Petty

Playing Around The Campfire 

In these classes, offered during the summer, the emphasis is on singing along while playing. Singing is not required but it is encouraged. Unlike the other classes there is less emphasis on technique or new concepts.  This one is very popular.

Blues 

Intros, outros, simple melodies, and how to play different parts in a group setting. You'll learn how to incorporate slides, hammer-ons, and other techniques.

American Roots Music

Arrangements of early blues, folk, and country songs with intros, lead licks, and outros. Singing and taking solos is encouraged but not required.

Example of songs: St. James Infirmary, Mama Don't You Tear My Clothes, Alberta, Nobody Knows You When You're Down And Out, and many more.

Fingerpicking

The basics of fingerpicking using folk, country, blues, and pop music.

Theory Classes

Various topics are introduced in these classes. Want to know why this chord sounds good with that chord but not that other chord? Want to know the relationship between chords and scales? Take one of these classes.

Technique Classes 

In these classes we focus on developing certain techniques like improving single note speed and accuracy or how to cross pick. These are often short intensive classes.

Not sure what class would be a good fit for you? Contact me and we'll figure it out or, better yet, schedule a private lesson so I can hear you and more confidently suggest the best class for you.