Classes For Adults
Adult Guitar Weekend
Bloomingdale’s Adult Guitar Weekend is an immersive two-day program designed specifically for adult guitarists of all skill levels. Participants will receive personalized instruction and insights from Bloomingdale’s distinguished faculty members, who are experts in an array of genres including classical music, jazz, rock, and Latin American repertoire. Whether you’re a seasoned player or a beginner, this program is designed to open your ears to new sounds and elevate your passion for the guitar.
The program will take place at the Bloomingdale School of Music on Saturday, July 11 and Sunday, July 12th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Note: Senior citizens (ages 65+) and veterans receive a 10% discount for this intensive, which can be combined with other applicable discounts.
EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT
COUPON CODE: SUMMERBIRD
When you register for Adult Guitar Weekend before April 15th, you will receive $50 off your final tuition when you use the code SUMMERBIRD at checkout. Learn more by emailing registrar@bsmny.org or by calling our registration team at 212.663.6021.
- FOR AGES18-Up years
- CLASSSummer Workshop
- LENGTH1 weeks*
What you will learn
Participants will explore a diverse range of repertoire and techniques through interactive workshops, masterclasses, and ensemble playing. The weekend will culminate in a casual, open-mic style closing performance followed by a community mixer.
INTERACTIVE WORKSHOPS
Faculty will lead workshops exploring diverse musical genres, playing techniques, and performance practice where participants will participate in discussion and practical application of musical concepts on their instruments.
ENSEMBLES
Each participant will have the opportunity to rehearse and perform in a guitar ensemble along with their peers.
MASTERCLASSES
Each participant will take part in a personalized masterclass with a member of the faculty, an invaluable experience that combines live instruction and coaching with the social element of performance and group discussion.
GUIDED PRACTICE
Similar to private lessons, designated practice time will allow participants to receive one-on-one coaching from faculty members, providing feedback on both performance technique and daily practice tips.
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We offer Need-based financial assistance
Our goal is to make music education accessible and to remove the financial barrier that may prevent students from participating. Therefore, we offer need-based financial aid to as many students as possible.
