The Absolute Beginner Guitar Takeoff is a week-long workshop designed to help young musicians start making real music right away. Through short, engaging one-hour sessions, students will build confidence, learn foundational skills, and begin playing simple melodies from day one.

By the end of the week, students will:

• Play TWO simple melodies

• Learn excerpts from Forrest Frank’s Your Way's Better and a classic hymn

• Learn basic guitar techniques

• Begin reading and playing music notation

• Learn how to tune and care for their guitar

The workshop is designed to keep learning encouraging, approachable, and fun while giving students the tools they need to continue growing at home throughout the week.

What Students Will Need

• An acoustic guitar

• Digital clip-on tuner (recommendation)

• A good attitude and willingness to learn

*Guitar rentals are available for the week if needed.

Tuition & Availability

• Workshop Tuition: $150

• Guitar Rental : $25 (optional, limited availability)

Space is limited and registration is first come, first served.

$50 non-refundable deposit due at time of sign-up.*

Remainder due before first day of workshop.

$25 dollar guitar rental fee is also non-refundable*

*If paying through EMA, one single payment is due at time of registration