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Reeves Music offers a variety of music classes designed for different skill levels and age groups, emphasizing accessibility and support for all students. 1. **Intro to Dobro with John Boulding**: This 12-week course, taught over 14 weeks, covers the fundamentals of resonator guitar playing. It is primarily for older teens and adults, though younger dedicated players may be accepted. Classes meet on Mondays from 7:45 am to 8:45 pm, with no sessions during the weeks of October 15 or Thanksgiving. Required materials include a mandolin, picks, tuner, and recording device. Payment plans (including scholarships) are available. 2. **Pentatonic Scales for Intermediate/Advanced Guitar with Josh Casstevens**: This class helps experienced guitarists explore new ways to use the pentatonic scale. Open to older teens and adults, the 12-week course also runs over 14 weeks and meets on Tuesdays from 8:00 to 9:00 pm. Required materials include an acoustic or electric guitar with a small amp and a recording device, and payment plans are offered. 3. **Fiddle Exploration with Jonathan Owens**: Aimed at violin players with basic skills, this course fosters confidence in playing within a supportive group. It’s an adult class, but younger students may be permitted with instructor approval. The 12-week course runs on Tuesdays from 6:30 to 7:30 pm, with necessary materials including a fiddle/violin, notebook, and recording device. 4. **CAPO Use for Guitar with Eli Billings**: Designed for beginners and intermediate players, this course teaches effective capo use for enhancing guitar performances. It runs for 14 weeks on Thursdays from 6:00 to 7:00 pm, requiring a guitar, notebook, pencil, and recording device. 5. **Elkin JAM (Junior Appalachian Musicians)**: Led by Meredith Wilkerson, this program welcomes 4th-8th graders to learn about mountain music through various instruments. Classes are held on Wednesdays from 3:30 to 5:30 pm for 14 weeks, including a final performance. 6. **Songwriting and Recording Course with Tommy Jackson**: This 12-week course focuses on songwriting and recording techniques for adults and mature younger participants. Classes take place on Tuesdays from 5:30 to 7:45 pm. Each course emphasizes supportive learning, with opportunities for scholarships and payment plans. Interested individuals can inquire about accessibility requests and sponsorship opportunities to help make music education available to all.
