We (by we, I mean 11-5th graders and I) have just begun an enrichment class on Thursday mornings to learn to play the guitar. I have played now for about 20 years, and I had the chance to participate in a training this year called Little Kids Rock. Little Kids Rock is a nonprofit organization that seeks to get musical instruments into the hands of students and inspire them to play by learning songs that are current. By doing the training, I was able to order 10 acoustic guitars, one electric guitar, and a keyboard so that we can rock Werner Elementary! This year, I decided to let 5th graders be my "guinea pigs" so eleven of them join me once a week, before school for half an hour. This was only our second week, and they have now officially played their first song (and their second!) We are trying out hits from the radio from Black Eyed Peas, Bruno Mars, Beatles, Santana - truly learning to play rock guitar. The video posted below is proof of where we began. I am excited to share more videos with you in the coming weeks as the kids progress.
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