This is a series of instructional sessions for those who have a basic knowledge of how to play the guitar, but are interested in further developing their abilities.

We will meet on Mondays, 7-8pm
The dates for this workshop series are May 11, 18, 25, June 1, 8, 15. A total of 6 weekly encounters.

We will learn more challenging chords, slightly more involved songs, and will work on some fingerpicking and playing songs together using tablature.

Learners will ideally be familiar with basic strumming patterns on the guitar, some of the more foundational chords (C, Am, E, Em , G, G7, D) have basic understanding of how to read chord charts and guitar tabulature. If you would like to join but are not sure whether you have enough knowledge, please connect with the instructor and we will be happy to help:
778-557-1881 (Phone or text) or via email at arkady@sunflowermusicschool.ca.

As with other sessions offered by Sunflower Music School, the material and pacing of our gatherings will be tailored to the level, skill and interests of the participants - you get to suggest the songs we learn!

The Fee (a one-time payment of $120) covers 6 hours of instruction - $20/hour per learner, and includes all accompanying materials and supports.

If you do not have a guitar please do not worry – Guitars can be provided for the entire duration of the workshop series (6 weeks) for a cost of $40 (one-time fee).

Meet your instructor

Arkady has lived in Victoria since 2015. He studied guitar performance at the University of Alaska and music history at the University of Victoria. His favorite Genres include folk, jazz, bluegrass and fingerstyle. He has been teaching in Canada and abroad for over 20 years.

Arkady performs as a bassist with Victoria based Country Duo Catscratch Fever. Since 2015, Arkady has also performed on bass and guitar with various jazz bands in the Anchorage (AK) area, gypsy jazz group Swing49 and the Chad Meyer Trio.

Through his music teaching business, Sunflower Music School, (http://www.sunflowermusicschool.ca) Arkady offers private and small group instruction in ukulele, guitar and bass to learners of all ages and all levels. Arkady strives to create a supportive, fun environment for learning which is tailored to students’ needs, knowledge and interests.