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Play Jimi Hendrix

Limited to six students. Ten weekly one-hour sessions. $319.00 OR three monthly payments of $106.33.

SATISFACTION GUARANTEED or your money back! Attend or make up all ten sessions of the course, and if you're not satisfied we'll refund your tuition in full! See fine print for more details.

Voted #1 guitar player of all time by Rolling Stone Magazine, Jimi Hendrix redefined everything he touched. Experience Jimi's playing by exploring his lead guitar shapes and patterns, as well as by looking at his unique chord shapes and inversions. The class will have a number of examples, including full versions of songs (including solos) like "The Wind Cries Mary" and "Little Wing". For the advanced guitarist who is comfortable with barre chords and basic pentatonic scales. No note reading required. All materials provided. Acoustic guitars available for use in the classroom. Feel free to bring your own electric guitar if you prefer!

For secure on-line registration click on the sign-up button next to the course you want. To take advantage of our interest-free payment plan or to register by phone call 646-485-7244.

July 21 Play Jimi Hendrix (JIMI 0721)
Tuesdays 7:30 - 8:30 pm, 10 sessions, $319.00 FULL

September 14 Play Jimi Hendrix (JIMI 0914)
Mondays 6:30 - 7:30 pm, 10 sessions, $319.00 FULL








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- Laura, Student

"Learning from books, DVDs, and the internet got me nowhere. Within the first few lessons with Gavin Harper I was playing chords, licks, and scales. Not only that but I'm learning the music that I want to learn. I look forward to my lessons so much that I get to work early so that I can leave early too!"
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