Learn to play the guitar! Develop note and rhythm reading skills, play melodies and strum chords while building a collection of songs to share with family and friends. Many students opt enroll in multiple sessions of Beginner Group Guitar for the ultimate learning experience. New musical skills, chords and songs are introduced in each session.
2023-2024 School Year
Spring Session
Registration is $182
Beginner Guitar for Kids Ages 8-12
Mondays 7:00-7:45PM
May 6 - June 17
No class May 20
Instructor: Michelle Kyle
SW Location
Winter Session
Winter Registration is now closed
Registration is $364
Beginner Guitar for Kids Ages 8-12, Southwest Location
Mondays 7:00-7:45PM
January 29-April 29
No classes on Feb 19, April 1
Instructor: Michelle Kyle
SW Location
Beginner Guitar for Kids Ages 8-12, Northwest Location
Tuesdays 6:15-7:00PM
Jan 30-April 30
No classes on March 26 & April 2
Instructor: James Taylor
NW Location
2024-2025 School Year
Fall/Winter Session:
Mondays 7:00-7:45PM South Location
Sept 23-Feb 3
No class: Oct 14, Nov 11, Dec 23, Dec 30
Instructor: Michelle Kyle
Wednesdays 6:30-7:15PM North Location
Sept 25 - Jan 29
No class: Dec 18, Dec 25, Jan 1
Instructor: David Blitt
Fall/Winter Registration:
$50 deposit required at booking, $108.00/month (Oct 1, 2024 - Jan 1, 2025)
Winter/Spring Session:
Mondays 7:00-7:45PM South Location
Feb 10-June 16
No Class: Feb 17, Mar 24, May 19
Instructor: Michelle Kyle
Wednesdays 6:30-7:15PM North Location
Feb 12 - June 11
No class: Mar 25
Instructor: David Blitt
Winter/Spring Registration:
$50 deposit required at booking, $108/month (Mar 1, 2025 - June 1, 2025)
What you need for class:
A guitar. We rent guitars for $27.00 per month +GST. Please arrive early to your first class if you require a rental.
A binder or folder to keep sheet music and notes in and a pen or pencil.
Please bring a guitar tuner. We sell Snark Tuners for $29.99. You can also download the "Guitar Tuna" app for your smartphone. Click for Apple. Click for Android.
Steps for booking your child in this class:
Steps for booking into this class:
If you are a new client, create a new Wellnessliving account for yourself and add your family members. If you are an existing client, login to your account.
On your profile → Click the "Book Now" tab in the top menu.
Select the program you want using filters if applicable and follow the steps to register your family member and pay for your class. Confirmations will be sent by email.
Need assistance? Book a callback time with our admin team here or call 403-246-8446 for customer service or fill out our basic enrollment form.
If this class is full:
You may register for the waitlist for this program by providing your credit card information. You will not be charged until you have a confirmed spot in the program. If a space becomes available, you will be contacted prior to enrollment. Once enrolled on the waitlist, CSM Administration may contact you with alternatives closer to your start date if space does not become available.
Group Class Refund Policy:
This program is non-refundable after the first class of the session. Refunds issued prior to the first class are subject to a $50 administration fee. Students wishing to withdraw from the class and transfer to private lessons or another program during the session may transfer the remainder of their balance with no penalty. Refunds and credits are not provided for student absences. Any classes canceled by an instructor will be made up at the end of the session.
Download the CSM App, View your schedule & book classes on the fly!
Book group programs, camps, summer lessons, and accompanist appointments in the Chinook School of Music App which is available for both Android and Apple IOS Phones.
Other cool things you can do in the CSM app:
View your upcoming schedules for your whole family. See when you have upcoming classes
Review and update your method of payment
Review past transactions
Update your personal contact information
Purchase gift cards