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Instructor: Jimmy Ward
Phone: 850-231-0396
Email: wardj@seasideschool.net
Office: Seaside Neighborhood School, 10 Smolian Circle, P.O. Box 4601, Seaside, FL 32459
Office Hours 10:30am-2:00pm

Text:
Texts will be provided in part by Sibelius 5, Jam Central Station worksheets, and teacher created materials. Method books will include but not be limited to: Scales and Modes in the Beginning by Ron Middlebrook, How To Create and Play Great Guitar Riffs by Rikky Rooksby, and Fredrick Noad Book 1.

Description:
This course will teach guitar techniques, theory, and performance. Styles will include contemporary as well as traditional classical studies. Students will perform in small bands and ensembles. Students will learn basic recording with electric guitar technology. Ethnic music will also be discussed with exposure to various forms: jazz, blues, salsa, samba, Indian, African etc. via clinics with various artists through performances and mentoring. Video and small ensemble instruction will be utilized to inform students of technology available for self help.

Goals:
1. To inspire and assist students to pursue higher levels of performance and musical understanding.
2. Provide exposure to real world technologies of recording, editing, composing, and self help.
Additionally I hope to make this process fun and culturally relevant.

Requirements:
1. Students are required to be on time.
2. Ready to play within 5 minutes of class starting.
3. Be courteous to the teacher and other students.
4. Practice AT LEAST 30 minutes a day.
5. Have materials for taking notes at all times.
6. Notify Mr. Ward immediately if you have problems with you instrument.

Evaluation:
Evaluation will be determined by:
1. Participation
2. Practice time at home
3. Performance
4. Research
5. Theory assignments
6. A final exam will consist of all aspects of covered material including a piece for performance.
7. Make up work must be completed and submitted to the instructor within 24 hours after returning to school.
8. Late work will be accepted but penalized.

High level Final performances and practice work habits are essential to earning an A.