{"product_id":"jun-4-25-beginning-guitar-2-with-niall-ransford","title":"Jun 4 - 25: Beginning Guitar 2 with Niall Ransford","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFour Thursdays, June 4, 11, 18, 25\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e6:30pm – 7:30pm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Dusty+Strings+Music+Store+%26+School\/@47.6497623,-122.3521913,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x5490150728af3449:0x27ab6e8d2dae7aff!8m2!3d47.6497623!4d-122.3496164!16s%2Fg%2F1tk1yr74?entry=ttu\u0026amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDMwNC4wIKXMDSoJLDEwMjExNDUzSAFQAw%3D%3D\"\u003eDusty Strings 3406 Fremont Ave N\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaximum Enrollment:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRefund Deadline:\u003c\/b\u003e Tuesday, June 2, 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eTake the next steps in your guitar playing by reviewing the basics then quickly moving on to new chords, arpeggiating and strumming quickly and the most important scale in folk, blues, and rock: the pentatonic scale. You’ll learn songs selected based your class’s interests. For students previously enrolled in Beginning Guitar 1 or those who can play at least three chords.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSkills Needed:\u003c\/b\u003e Although this is a continuation of Beginning Guitar 1, you do not need to have taken that class to join this one. You should know a handful of chords (like E, A, G, C, and D) and be able to strum with your thumb or a pick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat to Bring:\u003c\/b\u003e Please bring a working, six-string guitar, tuner, and a device for recording and\/or taking video. Need to rent a guitar? Dusty Strings has an affordable \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/f200de-70.myshopify.com\/pages\/rentals\"\u003erental program\u003c\/a\u003e. Please call (206) 634-1662 or come to the shop between 10:30am – 6pm \u003cb\u003eat least a week before the first class \u003c\/b\u003eas rentals are subject to availability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTeacher:\u003c\/b\u003e Niall Ransford is a passionate musician who has experience playing and teaching in many styles. After earning a bachelor’s degree in music performance and composition at Bard College and winning the prestigious Presser Award, Niall began his music career playing as a soloist across the Seattle area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eNiall has been teaching guitar and music for more than 5 years, both privately and in the classroom. He began teaching at a non-profit in Salt Lake City that aimed to expand music education to under-resourced communities. Niall also worked as a paraeducator, helping students with different educational needs in public schools. He understands first-hand the potential for music to impact lives and works to expand music education in whatever way he can.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eNiall is full of tips and tricks to help students learn quickly and overcome obstacles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: blue;\"\u003e*\u003ci\u003eMost classes and workshops are geared towards late-teens and adults. Younger learners will benefit most starting with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/f200de-70.myshopify.com\/collections\/private-lessons\"\u003eprivate lessons\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: blue;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eIf you have any questions about group classes, or the school in general, don’t hesitate to contact us at (206) 634-1662 or \u003ca href=\"mailto:music@dustystrings.com\"\u003emusic@dustystrings.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"School","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52609864630572,"sku":"20260604RANSFORD","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0872\/2481\/1820\/files\/2026Jun-BeginningGuitar2_2x3_ee6c7b26-ace8-4eb5-b9e3-2fd8156b4970.jpg?v=1769909580","url":"https:\/\/store.dustystrings.com\/products\/jun-4-25-beginning-guitar-2-with-niall-ransford","provider":"Dusty Strings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}