Guitar

The WJ Guitar program offers a home for students of all levels of guitar playing experience, from true beginners to advanced players. Students are able to take Guitar classes for all fours years if they wish, or just once. Course descriptions can be found through the links below.

All guitar classes focus on developing knowledge, skills, and techniques that can be applied to multiple genres of music, and students are regularly encouraged to choose their own music to learn.

Guitar 1

Designed for students who are new to playing guitar or students who have played before but have gaps in music reading and theory knowledge. The vast majority of students in the guitar program begin here, and this is the recommended starting point for all 9th graders and most 10th-12th graders who are new to guitar.

Guitar 2

Designed for students who have guitar experience either through Guitar 1 or private lessons. Knowledge of Tab and Traditional music notations is necessary. Students study intermediate rhythm and lead guitar techniques, and discuss preliminary music theory concepts. This course is generally made up of 10th-12th graders.

Guitar 3

Designed for students who have completed Guitar 2 and wish to continue advanced study of the guitar. Study of specific genres and styles can vary according to student interest, but generally include blues, Classical, and elementary jazz. This course also provides a foundation for AP Music Theory. This course is generally made up of 11th and 12th graders.

Guitar 4

Open only to students who have completed Guitar 2 and 3, Guitar 4 allows students to focus their continued study of guitar in the direction of their choice. Many students choose to take this course concurrently with AP Music Theory, or while serving as a teacher assistant in Guitar 1.

“Over the four years in WJ Music, I have grown extremely close with many other students who share my love for music. It’s been an experience I'll never forget.”

- NBMS class of 2016, WJ Class of 2020

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