Spring Semester 2010 begins January 11. Atanas Tzvetkov, Director
812-339-0236
Course Information
The
Pre-College Guitar Program offers
students ages 5-18 the opportunity to study
guitar through individual lessons and group interaction with
classically trained professional musicians. Classical guitar technique and literature are emphasized, Spanish,
Latin-American, folk and popular styles are also addressed. Lessons are offered year-round.
Each student participates in one private lesson per week
during the academic year; more intensive study is offered
during the summer session. Students also have the option to
attend one additional group lesson per week.
At the end of each semester, students will demonstrate
their accomplishments by performing a recital in one of the
concert halls at the Jacobs School of Music.
Objectives
The Jacobs Pre-College Guitar Program is designed to establish a strong musical and technical foundation for playing. The guitar program aims to contribute to the development of discipline, good habits of mind, and socialization in every student. The teaching method is very effective, with students already playing after the first lesson. Students will master the fundamentals that allow them the skills to perform any type of music, join a variety of ensembles or even pursue studies at the collegiate level.
Beginning students will acquire basic technique using familiar tunes that correspond to their age. Intermediate level students will establish a repertoire in Latin American, Spanish and classical guitar styles, as well as learn and create fingerpicking arrangements of popular tunes.
Students will be taught:
Music fundamentals through classical, folk, and popular repertoire
