The Beginners Guitar Course

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Summer String Chamber Music Workshop "Beyond the Notes"

When? January 31 - April 9 2012 (Group I 5:30- 6:40, Group II 6:45-8:15)

Where? USC School of Music Building, room TBA

By Whom? Music Community School at University of South Carolina

Price: $125 – plus a classroom material fee of $5. Please make two separate checks:/payments: $125 tuition payable to the USC Community Music School and $5 materials fee can be paid directly to the instructor, Alma Sehic.

Course Description:

This ten-week course is designed for the beginner guitar student looking to learn the basics of music notation, chords, picking and strumming technique. The students will learn to perform solo, duet, and ensemble pieces in a group setting. The required materials for this course will be selected and provided by the instructor. The selections will be chosen from various sources in order to promote the best learning environment.

Requirements: Students will need to provide their own instrument which can be an acoustic guitar with nylon or steel strings, or an electric guitar with an amplifier. Using an acoustic guitar with nylon strings is recommended for beginners. It is an easier instrument for beginners to play on because it has lighter string tension. The student will also be required to bring his/her guitar for the first day of the class. For further information regarding the course information and purchase/rental of an appropriate guitar please contact the instructor at alsehic82@gmail.com.

The ages suggested for this course are 6-18. According to the diversity and response to the course, two age groupings from ages 6-12 and 12-18 will be formed. Exceptions can be negotiated with the instructor. An adult class may form if there is sufficient interest. We could schedule this at one of the times listed above, or arrange another time if need be. A minimum enrollment of 4 students is required for the course to happen. Full refunds will be made if this enrollment is not met.

There is a no make-up policy for this course. Meaning that if you miss a class you will not receive extra time or a refund for the missed class.

On the last day of the course there will be a concert featuring the students. This will give them an opportunity to share with their parents and others what have they learned in the class.

After the beginners course, students will have an opportunity to continue their education by applying to a second session of this class, that will be offered in the spring term. Continuation of private lessons will also be an option.

About the instructor:

Alma Sehic was born in Bihac, Bosnia and Herzegovina. After receiving her High School diplomas in Guitar Performance and Theory Studies, her career led her to the United States where she earned her Undergraduate degree in Guitar Performance studying with Dr. Miroslav Loncar at William Carey College. Alma graduated with very high honors; she received awards for “Outstanding Musical Performance” and “Artistic Achievement Award”. She recently earned her Masters degree from Appalachian State University under the instruction of Dr. Douglas James. Currently she is pursuing her Doctoral Degree in Guitar Performance with Christopher Berg at University of South Carolina. Alma’s love and enthusiasm for teaching has led her to teach many private students as well as group guitar courses. Many of her students have fallen in love with music and continued their studies and growth as performers and artists.