Classes are divided into two age groups, 6 to 12 and 12 to 18. Adult classes are sometimes offered if there is sufficient interest. Both classes meet every Tuesday at the USC School of Music building.
- Beginner's guitar class I – a 10-week course designed for the beginner guitar student looking to learn the basics of music notation, chords, picking and strumming technique.
- Beginner's guitar class II – this 10-week course is a continuation of Beginner's Guitar Class I. If you have already had some basic experience in playing or you have already taken Beginner's Guitar Class I, you can start with this group after consulting with the instructor.
A concert takes place on the last day of the course, giving students an opportunity to perform and share what they learned with their parents and guests.
After completing the beginner’s course, students have an opportunity to continue their education by applying to a second session of the class, offered in the spring term. Continuation of private lessons is also an option.
Cost
$125 plus a classroom material fee of $5. Please make two separate checks: $125 tuition payable to the USC School of Music; $5 materials fee paid directly to the instructor, Alma Sehic. There is a no make-up policy for this course. If you miss a class you will not receive extra time or a refund for the missed class. A minimum enrollment of 4 students is required for the course, and full refunds are made if this is not met.
Requirements
Students must provide their own instrument beginning the first day of class – an acoustic guitar with nylon or steel strings or an electric guitar with an amplifier. An acoustic guitar with nylon strings is recommended for beginners. For more information about the course or purchase/rental of an appropriate guitar, contact the instructor.
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About the instructor
Alma Sehic was born in Bihac, Bosnia and Herzegovina. After receiving her high school diplomas in Guitar Performance and Theory Studies, her career led her to the United States where she earned her undergraduate degree in Guitar Performance, studying with Dr. Miroslav Loncar at William Carey College. Alma graduated with very high honors; she received awards for “Outstanding Musical Performance” and “Artistic Achievement Award.” She recently earned her Masters degree from Appalachian State University under the instruction of Dr. Douglas James. Currently she is pursuing her Doctoral Degree in Guitar Performance with Christopher Berg at University of South Carolina. Alma’s love and enthusiasm for teaching has led her to teach many private students as well as group guitar courses. Many of her students have fallen in love with music and continued their studies and growth as performers and artists.