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 2026
- Instructor: Edward McConkey
- Meeting Time: 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
- Weekday: Tuesdays
- Location: Diehn Center for the Performing Arts, Room 2119
- Dates: 9/29 – 12/1
- Price: $275.00
Spring 2027
- Instructor: Edward McConkey
- Meeting Time: 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
- Weekday: Tuesdays
- Location: Diehn Center for the Performing Arts, Room 2119
- Dates: 1/26-3/23
- Price: $275.00
Guitarist Edward McConkey received a BA in Music from ±¬ÁÏ¹Ï 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.
Students are required to bring their own instruments. Additional course materials such as repertoire is to be assigned by the 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 ±¬ÁÏ¹Ï 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.
Students are required to bring their own instruments. Additional course materials such as repertoire is to be assigned by the 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 ±¬ÁÏ¹Ï policy (we are unable to return money to a debit or credit card). There are no refunds once the class has begun.