Notes From Helen

Fall Guitar Classes: 5 Weeks, Monday Evenings in Sun Prairie. 10/28 - 11/25

Introduction to Guitar, Ages 9 - 12, 5:00 - 5:45 PM
Learn the basics of playing guitar from the ground up; how to hold the guitar, play single notes, chords, and accompany songs. Instructional materials will be provided. Students must bring their own acoustic guitar. Please, no toy guitars. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about finding and choosing a suitable beginner guitar.
5 Sessions $75

Introduction To Guitar, Ages 13 - Adult, 6:00 - 7:00 PM
Learn the basics of playing guitar from the ground up; how to hold the guitar, tune, play single notes and chords, accompany songs using strumming and fingerpicking, and how to play solos. Fundamentals of music such as rhythm and song structure will be covered as well as exercises to develop finger strength and dexterity. Lots of “hands-on” experience playing together as a group in a variety of styles tailored to the interests of the group including pop, rock, folk, blues, country and perhaps even a touch of Spanish Flamenco. Students must bring their own acoustic guitar or electric guitar and amplifier. Instructional materials will be provided.
5 Sessions $90

Guitar Performance Workshop, 7:15 - 8:30 PM
Transform Stage Fright Into Stage Excitement! : )
This will be an in-depth exploration of ways to work with the energy of stage fright and turn it into something positive so that one can perform more effectively and enjoy it along the way. The more a performer enjoys what they are doing the more confidence they have which helps for a stronger presentation all around. I will offer various techniques and tips from ways to prepare in practice sessions to ways to calm down before and during performance. Every class there will be an opportunity for participants to perform and share with the group if they wish to do so. We will also do some group guitar playing. This is a topic near and dear to my heart as I have contended with stage fright since I was a child. Years of study and performing have helped me to work with that energy, enjoy performing, compete in guitar contests, and even win the International Fingerstyle Guitar Championship! I have helped a great many students gain more comfort onstage. I have seen individuals go from being practically inaudible when singing, or being debilitated with shakiness and nerves when performing on guitar to happily appearing at open mics, playing for loved ones, at parties, and in concert.
5 Sessions $110

Individual Lessons on guitar, songwriting, beginning ukulele, and vocal coaching are also available on an ongoing basis meaning you can sign up any time. Contact me for more information and pricing.
 

Fall Guitar Classes: 5 Weeks, Monday Evenings in Sun Prairie. 10/28 - 11/25

Introduction to Guitar, Ages 9 - 12, 5:00 - 5:45 PM
Learn the basics of playing guitar from the ground up; how to hold the guitar, play single notes, chords, and accompany songs. Instructional materials will be provided. Students must bring their own acoustic guitar. Please, no toy guitars. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about finding and choosing a suitable beginner guitar.
5 Sessions $75

Introduction To Guitar, Ages 13 - Adult, 6:00 - 7:00 PM
Learn the basics of playing guitar from the ground up; how to hold the guitar, tune, play single notes and chords, accompany songs using strumming and fingerpicking, and how to play solos. Fundamentals of music such as rhythm and song structure will be covered as well as exercises to develop finger strength and dexterity. Lots of “hands-on” experience playing together as a group in a variety of styles tailored to the interests of the group including pop, rock, folk, blues, country and perhaps even a touch of Spanish Flamenco. Students must bring their own acoustic guitar or electric guitar and amplifier. Instructional materials will be provided.
5 Sessions $90

Guitar Performance Workshop, 7:15 - 8:30 PM
Transform Stage Fright Into Stage Excitement! : )
This will be an in-depth exploration of ways to work with the energy of stage fright and turn it into something positive so that one can perform more effectively and enjoy it along the way. The more a performer enjoys what they are doing the more confidence they have which helps for a stronger presentation all around. I will offer various techniques and tips from ways to prepare in practice sessions to ways to calm down before and during performance. Every class there will be an opportunity for participants to perform and share with the group if they wish to do so. We will also do some group guitar playing. This is a topic near and dear to my heart as I have contended with stage fright since I was a child. Years of study and performing have helped me to work with that energy, enjoy performing, compete in guitar contests, and even win the International Fingerstyle Guitar Championship! I have helped a great many students gain more comfort onstage. I have seen individuals go from being practically inaudible when singing, or being debilitated with shakiness and nerves when performing on guitar to happily appearing at open mics, playing for loved ones, at parties, and in concert.
5 Sessions $110

To register email, call or text me and I will provide payment instructions.
info@HelenAvakian.com
(845) 797-6461

Individual Lessons on guitar, songwriting, beginning ukulele, and vocal coaching are also available on an ongoing basis meaning you can sign up any time. Contact me for more information and pricing.