Performing Arts: Song Writing & Guitar (Entering Grades 4-7)

Everything in life can inspire the perfect set of lyrics. Study current and former songwriters, and learn about the structure of songs, including the verse, chorus and bridge. Write a rock and roll song, a slow ballad or a rap. Then, pick up your guitar and practice strumming, fingerpicking, melodies and songs. Build on your guitar skills by learning simple folk and rock songs. You don't need to know how to read music to enjoy this class. Bring your own guitar each day.

To ensure that our high-quality enrichment classes are accessible to all families, Minneapolis Community Education is now offering fees on a sliding scale. The different prices reflect the average cost of offering a class as well as a discounted option and options that help us cover our administrative costs. Fees cover instructor pay, most class supplies, program materials, marketing and scholarships. Families are asked to pick the price that they are able to pay. As always, we will continue to offer additional financial assistance upon request. When families participate as they are able, in all levels of our sliding scale, the whole program becomes self-sustaining. Thank you for your consideration as you sign up for summer programs!