Guitar 1 (Southwest)

Learn a variety of basics: chords, strumming skills, finger-picking, and some simple tunes. You’ll also learn how to read the notation systems and diagrams to get you playing independently. Bring your own nylon or steel string guitar (no electric guitars). No prior music knowledge is necessary. 

If class is full, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available or we are able to add additional sections.

David Ritsema
David Ritsema

I am a retired MPS music teacher with a focus in guitar and piano, with over 20 years of classroom experience including Qatar and Switzerland. In addition to teaching, I am the founder of the MN Guitar Collective - a group of teachers and students who meet monthly to play trios and quartets.

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AE-35000-S26-SW
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Starts Tue, Apr 7th 2026 6:00 - 7:00 PM
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Southwest High School
Price: $55.00 Min Age 18 yr.
Instructors:
  • David Ritsema
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Tue, Apr 7th 2026 6:00 - 7:00 PM Southwest High School
Tue, Apr 14th 2026 6:00 - 7:00 PM Southwest High School
Tue, Apr 21st 2026 6:00 - 7:00 PM Southwest High School
Tue, Apr 28th 2026 6:00 - 7:00 PM Southwest High School
Tue, May 5th 2026 6:00 - 7:00 PM Southwest High School
Tue, May 12th 2026 6:00 - 7:00 PM Southwest High School
Tue, May 19th 2026 6:00 - 7:00 PM Southwest High School
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