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Guitar for Young People (Ages 9-17)

Los Angeles City College @ 855 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA

Discover the joy of playing the guitar with this engaging course designed for young musicians. Learn finger coordination, tuning techniques, and how to read basic music notes. Unleash your creativity and have fun while mastering this wonderful instrument!

(782) All levels 9 - 17 years old
$65

5 sessions

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Guitar Made Easy (Ages 18+)

Los Angeles City College @ 855 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA

Unlock the secrets of the guitar in this comprehensive course designed for adults. From tuning and maintenance to playing chords and melodies, you'll gain the skills needed to master this beloved instrument. Grab your guitar and join us on this musical journey.

(782) All levels 18 and older
$65

5 sessions

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Ukulele: The Easy Way

Los Angeles City College @ 855 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA

Discover the joy of playing the charming and beautiful Hawaiian instrument with this beginner's course. Learn finger positioning and strumming techniques while playing your favorite songs. Unleash your musical talent and bring a ukulele along for an immersive learning experience.

(782) Beginner 18 and older
$65

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Beginning Guitar

Unlock your musical potential and discover the joy of playing the guitar in this transformative class at Santa Monica College. Learn to read music, play open chords, and gain a solid foundation in basic music theory. With a supportive community of fellow students and expert instruction, you'll be strumming your way to musical success in no time.

  • Beginner
  • 18 and older
  • $118
  • 1310 11th St, Santa Monica, CA
  • 9 hours over 6 sessions

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  • $118
  • SMC Performing Arts Center @ 1310 11th St, Santa Monica, CA 90401
  • 9 hours over 6 sessions
  • Price includes $9 registration fee.
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Class Description

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What you'll learn in this guitar class:

Have a guitar sitting somewhere, just waiting to be played? Ever wanted to strum the strings and make music, but think it's too hard for you? With a little practice, anyone can learn to play the guitar, so sign up for this class designed to transform your view of the guitar into the joyous, creative, and accessible musical instrument that it is. 

Learn how to read music, play the open chords that are widely used in guitar music, and gain an overview of basic music theory. You and your fellow students will help pick the pieces to be taught, so everyone will have a choice of music. 

Bring to class:

  • Your guitar: acoustic, classical (nylon strings), or electric (no amp needed, but small amp OK). 
  • This class also has a $5 materials fee that will be collected at the beginning of class.

Required textbook (please purchase before attending class): 

  • Hal Leonard Guitar Method, Second Edition - Complete Edition, by Will Schmid and Greg Koch (ISBN-13: 9780881881394)

This class meets in-person and attendees are required to be fully vaccinated prior to class attendance. Please contact [email protected] to submit proof of vaccination prior to class attendance.

School Notes:

You MUST have and input a valid California address and US phone number when signing up for Santa Monica College in-person courses, or you may be rejected from the course. If you do not have a valid US address and phone number, your enrollment will not be accepted.

Students with any valid US address may enroll in online/remote classes. 

Also:

Santa Monica College's Community Education Office operates from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Friday, excluding weekends and holidays. Please bring your CourseHorse purchase confirmation with you to class. Your Classroom information is noted in the Special Notes. If you do not have a classroom on your purchase receipt, please reach out to [email protected].

You may also check our FAQ HERE.

Refund Policy

No cancellations after a class has begun, so choose courses carefully!

  • Requests for withdrawal from a class must be submitted in writing via email at least 8 business days before the start date of the class; receipt of requests made via other methods, such as phone messages, cannot be guaranteed.
  • You may receive a credit voucher applicable to future classes, which is valid for two years from the date of issue.
  • A minimum service charge of $15 per class cancellation will be withheld.
  • Refunds are granted ONLY if a class is cancelled, discontinued, or rescheduled.
  • In the instance of cancelled classes, course fee is automatically refunded.
  • Credit card refunds are processed with seven business days, check and cash refunds will be issued by check within 45 business days.

Transfers:

  • To transfer to another class, request must be submitted in writing via email at least 8 business days before the original class meets.
  • A minimum service charge of $15 per class transfer will be deducted.

Important Information:

  • Refunds are NOT issued for absences nor prorated for late registrations.
  • Missed class meetings may not be made up in another class. There is no auditing of classes.
  • Returned checks will be subject to a $25 handling charge.

Some high demand classes, such as Glass Fusing and Good Times Travel day trips, have separate and different refund policies stating that all registrations are final, and no refunds, credits, or transfers will be given. Please bear that in mind when registering for those classes.

In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

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