The Aspen Music Festival and School's Lead Guitar program teaches classical guitar technique, music theory and literacy, performance skills, and ensemble playing in group classes, through which students develop their self-discipline, self-esteem, and ability to work as a team - attributes that help them realize success throughout their lives! The Lead Guitar curriculum emphasizes music reading, allowing students to become independent musicians, capable of taking their guitar skills to any style of playing.
The program is designed for students in grades 5 and up. Responsible 4th-graders are welcome to apply but will only be accepted on a space-available basis. We typically see students have the most success in this program when they start in 5th grade or above. Learn more. The Aspen Music Festival and School's AfterWorks programming (after-school music education) also includes Maroon Bel Canto Choirs, Chamber Music Lab, and Beginning Strings. Students are welcome to participate in multiple programs.Para leer esta página o aplicación en español, haga clic derecho sobre el ratón y seleccione "Translate." Luego haga clic en los tres puntos en la parte superior derecha de la página web, haga clic en "Choose another language" y seleccione "Spanish."
You've chosen to register for the Lead Guitar Black Diamond Ensemble for advanced students.Class Information:
All students will be assessed during the first week of the program to ensure they are placed into the appropriate class level.
Students in Lead Guitar classes are required to have their own classical, nylon-string guitar. All students should have a guitar ready for the first day of Lead Guitar class. In order to procure a guitar, students have several options:
1. Purchase a guitar through the AMFS at a heavily discounted Lead Guitar-student rate. There are three guitar options for purchase:
2. Rent a guitar from the AMFS: A limited number of guitars are available to rent at the rate of $20 per month, for six months.
3. Apply for an instrument scholarship to use an AMFS-owned guitar for the school year: A limited number of scholarship guitars are available to students who are unable to afford the cost of purchasing a guitar or renting an AMFS-owned guitar while enrolled in Lead Guitar.
4. Bring your own guitar: Students may bring their own guitars, but they MUST be classical guitars (have nylon strings). Not sure if your guitar is classical or acoustic? Watch this video, check the strings (classical guitars have three strings that look like clear plastic (nylon) while acoustic guitars have all metal strings), or take the guitar to Glenwood Music and have them identify it. * We will bring instruments to each Lead Guitar school on the first day of classes for students who elect to purchase a guitar, students who are renting an AMFS-owned guitar, or students who are granted an instrument scholarship to use an AMFS-owned guitar.Have questions? Email us! education@aspenmusic.org
Cost includes twenty weeks of classes (two 45-minute classes OR one 90-minute class per week, depending on school) taught by guitar specialists, performance opportunities, all music, and access to Lead Guitar digital resources. Please add the program cost to your desired instrument cost (above) to determine the total program cost. A limited number of scholarships (full and partial) are available to families who demonstrate significant financial need. Additionally, a limited number of instrument scholarships are available to students who are unable to afford the cost of purchasing or renting a guitar to use an AMFS-owned guitar while enrolled in Lead Guitar.
Veronica Janet Lopez Education and Community Coordinatorvlopez@aspenmusic.org 970 205 5059
Photography Note: Throughout the summer and school year, AMFS staff photographers take photos/videos of select Festival for Kids and AMFS Education events, including during classes and performances of Beginning Strings, Chamber Music Lab, Lead Guitar, and Maroon Bel Canto Choirs. By attending the events and/or registering students for these programs, parents and/or legal guardians give permission for their child’s likeness to be used in photographs, video, or any media created and distributed by the AMFS or AMFS-approved entities. If you do NOT wish your child's likeness to be used in photographs, video, or any forms of media by the AMFS, please contact at education@aspenmusic.org and include "Photo/Media Opt-Out" in the email subject field.
Robert Spano, Music Director
Alan Fletcher, President and CEO