The Campfire Kids Guitar Class for 9-15 year olds is a spinoff of the popular Campfire Bootcamp 101 for adults. Whether just beginning or experienced, students are given the opportunity to play and sing fun, varied songs appropriate to their age group. The songs are written out in an easy to understand format with basic instruction on how to approach accompaniment and soloing. Variations are included on how to expand those techniques to ensure all students reach their potential. Class size is kept small so students receive personalized instruction and the setlist is chosen primarily by the students.
Topics explored include:
- Open Position Chords
- Bass Lines
- Singing while Playing
- Simple Melodies
- Basic Lead Technique
- Percussive Accompaniment
No experience is necessary, however basic guitar technique is helpful. Enrollees are required to have their own instrument and a capo.
For Youth Campfire Guitar Class age 11 – 18, go here
Instructor

Scott Arnold
Scott Arnold, RMT (ARMT), Off-Campus Instructor (MRU), Guitarist, Banjoist, Trombonist, Composer, Arranger, Guitar Guru (CBC), Counter-Culture Nomad (CBC), Benevolent Dictator, Author, Photographer, Dog Sledder, self committed member of The Asylum for Art, all 'round nice guy and graw as ... (Tracy A Smith) believes that art is a reflection of society and making art is a balance of expressing your own beliefs within the framework of our culture, but at the same time advancing the language and technique and ...
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Schedule
Session | Duration | Class Time | Class | Tuition | |
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2020 Summer July to August | 8 Weeks | Tuesdays 6:00 - 7:00 | The Campfire Kids | $195 | Register |
2020-21 fall September to December | 10 Weeks | Thursdays 6:00 - 7:00 | The Campfire Kids | $195 | Register |
2020-21 Winter January to Mid March | 10 Weeks | Thursdays 6:00 - 7:00 | The Campfire Kids | $195 | Register |
2020-21 Spring April to Early June | 10 Weeks | Thursdays 6:00 - 7:00 | The Campfire Kids | $195 | Register |
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