May 7 - 28: Beginning Guitar 1 with Gregory Roberts

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Dusty Strings 3406 Fremont Ave N

Maximum Enrollment: 8

Registration & Refund Deadline: Friday, May 2, 2025

Over the course of four weeks, you’ll learn at least three basic chords and strum patterns used throughout popular music from folk to rock. You’ll develop good practice habits and a strong foundation for playing guitar with ease so you can enjoy your instrument for years to come!

Skills Needed: For the total beginner – whether you have never picked up a guitar before or just know a few simple chords!

What to Bring: Please bring a working, six-string guitar, tuner, music stand, and a device for recording and/or taking video. If you do not yet have a guitar, ask about our affordable rental program. Please come to the shop or call (206) 634-1662 as rentals are subject to availability. We’re also happy to guide you through the process of purchasing a guitar and finding the right one for you.

Teacher: Finding passion in music is a core component of Gregory Roberts’ teaching style. His goal is to cultivate “a strong sense of confidence and identity in students’ knowledge, abilities, and the music they love to play.” He has a patient and understanding approach that caters to the individuality of each student. Gregory enjoys writing, recording, producing, and releasing his own music. He has been performing and working as a professional multi-instrumentalist for fourteen years, with extensive experience in New York City’s music scene from which he hails.

*Most classes and workshops are geared towards late-teens and adults. Younger learners will benefit most starting with private lessons.