Research has shown that there's nothing more effective for keeping aging brains alert and active than making music with other people. So why not learn to play acoustic guitar with like-minded folks? Students will learn basic guitar techniques, including tuning the guitar, chords to accompany songs, basic strum patterns, bass runs (individual notes played between chords) and playing scales. You’ll use these techniques to play and sing songs. Reading music is NOT TAUGHT in this course. A tablature notation will be introduced to show how the songs are played. An instruction book is available on this website: http://www.voith-usa.com/Guitar/index.html. The website also has audio to help you learn. The book has a pdf file for each chapter. You can print them yourself, or printed copies are available for $20. Each student must provide his/her own guitar. If you need help selecting a guitar, email instructor ahead of time at ray.voith@gmail.com or read these notes: http://www.voith-usa.com/Guitar/Other/buyGuitar.pdf. The instructor has 30+ years’ experience teaching guitar. Limit 15.

Ray Voith  
10:00—Noon Friday, Starts Feb. 21
St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, Choir Room
8134 Mesa Drive (78759)