Guitar Class is a course designed to establish a basic understanding of the guitar as an accompanying and solo instrument. Student is responsible for providing their own Classical (nylon string) or Acoustic (steel string) guitar. Electric guitars are not acceptable. Students may choose to purchase or rent the appropriate instrument. This course will enhance pre-existing skills on the guitar, while providing essential rudiments for those who enroll as beginners. Students will learn or improve their knowledge of standard musical notation as it applies to guitar repertory. Students will be introduced to the fundamental techniques of guitar playing, including strumming and finger-style techniques. Through repertory study students will also learn about the history and repertory of the guitar within both western and other cultures. This course is subject to a course fee.