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Popular Guitar Club
Ages: 10-13
Session Length: 15 Weeks
Skill Level: Beginner
In this small group course, students will learn the basics of guitar playing from plucking open strings to fretting chords. Students will learn songs from a range of genres, including pop, rock, and the blues. No previous experience is necessary.
For those in need of an instrument, TMS will provide a guitar for class sessions and for at-home use while enrolled in the course.
Register
| Session | Day | Time | Campus | Fee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 16, 2024 - January 22, 2025 Oct 16, 2024 - Jan 22, 2025 | Wednesday | 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Ohio City | Free of cost | Enroll |
| October 17, 2024 - January 23, 2025 Oct 17, 2024 - Jan 23, 2025 | Thursday | 4:00pm - 5:00pm | University Circle | Free of cost | Enroll |
Faculty
Joe Slusarski
Instructor, Guitar, Electric Bass, Ukulele
Fifteen years ago, Joe Slusarski began playing guitar and has never looked back. With a wide range of music experience in Jazz, Blues, Pop, Classical, Rock, Folk, Bluegrass and 3 years of teaching experience, Joe is excited to be at The Music Settlement. Currently studying at Cleveland State for a ... Expand
Fifteen years ago, Joe Slusarski began playing guitar and has never looked back. With a wide range of music experience in Jazz, Blues, Pop, Classical, Rock, Folk, Bluegrass and 3 years of teaching experience, Joe is excited to be at The Music Settlement.
Currently studying at Cleveland State for a M.M. Degree in Music Performance with a focus in Jazz studies, Joe has had the opportunity to study with Robert Fraser and Dan Bruce, as well as other locally established musicians. Being active in the music community Joe plays regularly with bands around Cleveland such as Quick Silver, QS Jazz and Hip to That. When the opportunity comes along, he also enjoys playing in pit orchestras for musicals.
Joe tries to give his students an enjoyable experience while teaching the joy and knowledge of music. He meets his students wants and needs for each lesson to teach them the best he can. In addition to the guitar, Joe can also teach electric bass guitar and ukulele.
Education
B.A. Music Performance, Cleveland State University Close
The Music Settlement has been, and continues to be, an anchor for my family.