Adult & Teen Beginning Guitar
Adult & Teen Guitar is an introduction to guitar playing. Students will learn how to read music and chord symbols, proper playing technique, and good practice habits. No experience required but students must furnish their own guitars.
Fall 2025
Instructor: Edward McConkey
Meeting Time: Tuesdays, 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Location: Diehn Center for the Performing Arts, Room 2119
Dates: 9/30 – 12/2
Price: $275.00
CEU Credit: 0.9 units
Registration Begins: July 1st, 2025
Spring 2026
Instructor: Edward McConkey
Meeting Time: Tuesdays, 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Location: Diehn Center for the Performing Arts, Room 2119
Dates: 2/6 – 4/10
Price: $275.00
CEU Credit: 0.9 units
Registration Begins: July 1st, 2025
Guitarist Edward McConkey received a BA in Music from 91Ãâ·Ñ°æ in 2002. He studied classical guitar under Michael Murphy, Linda Murphy, and Larry Driver and performed in Master Classes for David Russell and William Kanengeiser. Read More. . .
None
Assigned by instructor
Live, in class, hands on instruction
- Basic chords
- Proper playing technique
- Parts of a guitar
- Group playing
Ages 13 and up
Guitarist Edward McConkey received a BA in Music from 91Ãâ·Ñ°æ in 2002. He studied classical guitar under Michael Murphy, Linda Murphy, and Larry Driver and performed in Master Classes for David Russell and William Kanengeiser. Read More. . .
None
Assigned by instructor
Live, in class, hands on instruction
- Basic chords
- Proper playing technique
- Parts of a guitar
- Group playing
Ages 13 and up
Cancellation
To withdraw from a course you must send a request in writing to oducmd@odu.edu or call 757-683-4075 one business day prior to the start date of the course. Failure to attend a course does not constitute withdrawal. Course registration fees, less a $25 processing fee will be refunded via check per 91Ãâ·Ñ°æ policy (we are unable to return money to a debit or credit card). There are no refunds once the class has begun.