Study Strings: Guitar, Ukulele, Banjo, Dulcimer, Lute

STRINGS Faculty:  GORDON, FLECK, CHEYNE

• Instruments: Guitar – all styles, Ukulele, Lute, Banjo, Dulcimer 
• All Styles: classical, jazz, pop, rock, folk (fingerstyle), blues.
• Class format: individual private lessons; group classes; workshops.

From Gordon Kreplin, Academy Co-Director: Thank you for visiting our “study strings” introduction page.  We look forward to learning about music together with you! Our faculty offer lessons in guitar, lute, ukulele, dulcimer and banjo at our beautiful Outer Banks location in Kill Devil Hills. All ages and levels of serious music student are welcome.  In our studio, here is what you will learn:

Beginners who study strings are introduced to …

basic skills applicable to further development in classical, jazz, folk, rock, blues and pop styles. These essential skills include how to tune and hold the instrument, strumming, basic finger styles and reading music. For students 7 years old and above. Younger beginners (under 7) may be accepted after initial assessment of readiness.

Intermediate …

level students further their instruction in modern music notation and tablature reading, strumming, finger picking styles, rhythmic understanding, chord building and chord progressions. As well, we study basic music theory for the guitar.

Advanced …

level students receive comprehensive instruction and repertoire is expanded with more advanced study of music theory. For those interested in pursuing music studies at the university level, college preparation is undertaken. Also,  jazz progressions, improvisation, arranging, singing while playing, and much more, are covered.

Click to learn more about Gordon, Fleck, and Cheyne. Or, call the studio at 252-207-3868.