Rockin Beginner Guitar Lessons from the Recreation Department

The New Canaan Recreation Department has announced they will offer beginner guitar lessons for boys and girls in grades 3 through 8 beginning in March. Come learn to play the guitar in this new 8-week program beginning March 20 through May 15. (no class 4/10)(Dates subject to change per Saxe Middle School scheduling). The Thursday afternoon program will have grades 5-8 meet from 3:00-4:00 and grades 3-4 meet from 4:00-5:00 at the Saxe Middle School. This class will start you on your way to enjoying music and playing the guitar. You don’t even have to own a guitar; one will be provided for you by the instructor for each and every class! Each of the eight- one hour classes will provide a high level of group instruction in a fun and cooperative atmosphere. Learn cords, scales and theory and best of all, learn to play your favorite songs! Instructor Shane O’Reilly is an accomplished musician who each week demonstrates the versatility of the guitar to his students through live performances. Rental guitars are also available for students to practice their new talent in their home.

Intermediate Classes

The New Canaan Recreation Department has announced they will offer a Step 2 Intermediate Guitar lessons for boys and girls in grades 3 through 8 who have completed the beginner program. More chords and more great songs with Josh Auchtelonie the current intermediate level teacher. The 8-week program will be held on Mondays with grades 5-8 meeting from 3:00-4:00 and grades 3-4 meet from 4:00-5:00 at the Saxe Middle School beginning April 7 through June 2 (no class on 5/26). Dates subject to change per Saxe Middle School scheduling.

Registration:

Registration is currently open at the New Canaan Recreation Department in Waveny House. Both programs have a registration fee of $180. per person and are open to New Canaan Residents only. Both programs have been very popular so register early to avoid being closed out of a class. Contact the Recreation Department for more information at 594-3600.