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Learn to play guitar from day one in this beginner course at the New York City Guitar School, designed to make the process enjoyable and approachable. Students learn essential chords and strumming patterns through real songs in a sociable, encouraging class setting. Guitars are available to borrow, so there is nothing to bring but a readiness to play.

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Beginners 2: Strums for Absolute Beginners

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Take your guitar playing to the next level with mixed strumming patterns and smoother chord transitions. Learn how to play complete songs by well-known artists, mastering both the "basic" and "best" strumming styles. In a supportive, encouraging environment, you'll receive personalized feedback and celebrate real, steady progress.

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Start playing guitar with confidence in this beginner course at Queens Guitar School. Students learn essential chords step by step using clear, accessible instruction alongside real songs by popular artists. No prior experience is needed, just a genuine interest in playing music.

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Beginners 9: Barre Chords II for Advanced Beginners

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Start your musical journey with a beginner guitar course at the New York City Guitar School. You will master foundational chords, play along to real songs, and build connections with fellow students in an encouraging classroom setting. Guitars are available to borrow, so all you need is the enthusiasm to learn.

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One Day To Play Guitar Intensive

Go from total beginner to confident performer in just one unforgettable day. With expert coaching, hands-on guidance, and a guitar provided, you’ll strum real songs, build lasting confidence, and take the stage to applause. Bonus: a master class with world-renowned guitarist Mark Whitfield.

  • Beginner
  • Small class sizes
  • 18 and older
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  • 251 W 30th St, New York, NY
  • 8 hours

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Class Description

Description

No experience? No problem. We'll guide you from picking up your first chord to performing on stage—in one intense day as part of our May 17th Midtown School Expansion celebration. 

You arrive as a beginner—maybe a little nervous, or even feeling a little shy. Over the course of the day, you gain confidence and make friends. And by the end of the day, you’re performing a real song in front of a cheering audience. You didn’t just take a class—you became a guitarist! 

*100% Guarantee: If you’re not confidently strumming real songs by the end of the day, we’ll give you a full refund. No questions asked. 


Your One-Day Guitar Intensive Includes: 

Hands-On Expert Coaching: 6 hours of immersive instruction from expert teachers led by NYC Guitar School founder Dan Emery, with assistants for 1-on-1 help. 

Guitar + Gear: Use an easy to play, in-tune guitar for the day. Left-handed? We’ve got you covered. 

Master Class with Mark Whitfield Join an All-Student Workshop on How To Practice with Mark Whitfield (guitarist for rock/pop stars like Sting, Steven Tyler, Mary J. Blige, John Mayer, Chaka Khan and jazz legends like Dizzy Gillespie, Quincy Jones, Herbie Hancock, Wynton Marsalis.

Refund Policy

We have a strict 3 business days cancellation policy and there are no refunds with fewer than 3 business days. There's a 5% non-refundable fee per student.

  • You can withdraw from a class at any time after it begins by notifying us for a one hundred percent credit (not a refund) for future sessions which are scheduled after your drop date.
  • You can use that credit towards any other class session.
  • Please note that you can't get credit for sessions which ran before you contacted us.

Make-up Policy:

There are three great options to go over missed materials.

  • First, every student gets free lifetime access to hundreds of video tutorials and practice sessions, so you can simply take the online version of the session you missed.
  • Secondly, you can drop in on the same session of a different section of your class--for free.
  • Finally, we offer discounted private make-up lessons for students who want to go over their missed class one-on-one.

In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

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New York City Guitar School

NYC Guitar School is a top-rated guitar school in New York City that offers fast and easy guitar lessons with dedicated teachers, effective curriculum, and a friendly staff. Students can expect to leave the school ready to rock.

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