Guitar for Kids and Teens at NYC Guitar School is a comprehensive and motivational group class program for students ages 8-17. Students learn technique, theory and how to play their favorite songs starting on their first day, and every day.  We offer classes starting at Level 1 for Absolute Beginners and progressing to Level 4.

Guitar for Kids and Teens: Levels I-IV

Guitar for Kids and Teens Level I:
Absolutely no prior musical experience needed. Students will learn musical fundamentals and play along to great songs by artists such as Imagine Dragons, The Beatles and Katy Perry. Our 15-session introductory guitar course covers basic chords, TAB reading, music theory and ensemble skills and ends with a group performance! All materials provided. Guitars available for use in the classroom.

Guitar for Kids and Teens Level II:
Students who read TAB and are comfortable changing between basic chords will gain confidence and improve their strumming skills as they play along to songs by such artists as Green Day, Jimi Hendrix and Rhianna. This 15-session course covers power chords, basic scales and simple solos and ends with a group student performance! All materials provided. Guitars available for use in the classroom.

Guitar for Kids and Teens Level III:
For students who are comfortable with power chords, strumming patterns and some lead guitar, this 15-session course covers barre chords and pentatonic scales. Students will play songs by such artists as AC/DC, Mumford and Sons and The Red Hot Chili Peppers and learn how to improvise their own guitar solos! All materials provided. Guitars available for use in the classroom.

Guitar for Kids and Teens Level IV:
Master full solos and play along to great songs by such artists as Led Zeppelin, Sleeping With Sirens and Metallica. This course covers 7th chords, major and minor scales and advanced techniques such as tapping. For students who can play pentatonic scales and barre chords. All Materials provided. Guitars available for use in the classroom.