This customized program will have you jamming with your friends and kids in no time! Explore strumming patterns and rhythms, learn picking techniques and build a collection of your favourite tunes.
Adults who have guitar playing experience or have already taken a level 1 class are encouraged to register in level 2 or 3. If you are unsure which class level is the best fit, please contact us.
2024-2025 Schedule
Level 1
This customized program will have you jamming with your friends and kids in no time! Explore strumming patterns and rhythms, learn introductory picking techniques and build a collection of your favourite tunes. No prior musical experience is necessary. This class is for absolute beginners.
Spring Session
Mondays 7:30-8:30PM
April 15 - June 24
No class May 20
Instructor: Ryan Ronksley
Location: CSM South
Registration $245
Fall Session
Mondays 8:00-9:00PM
Sept 23 - Dec 16
No classes: Oct 14, Nov 11
Instructor: Ryan Ronksley
SW location
Registration $270
Winter/Spring Session 2025
Mondays 8:00-9:00PM
Feb 24 - May 26, 2025
No classes: Mar 24, May 19
Instructor: Ryan Ronksley
SW location
Registration: $295
Level 2
This program is designed to take your guitar playing to the next level! Explore new chord progressions, rhythms and strumming patterns and expand your collection of repertoire!
Spring Session
Tuesdays 8:00-9:00PM
April 16 - June 18
Instructor: Ryan Ronksley
Location: CSM South
Registration $245
Fall Session
Tuesdays, 8:00-9:00PM
Sept 24 - Dec 10
Instructor: Ryan Ronksley
SW location
Registration $295
Winter/Spring Session 2025
Feb 25 - May 20, 2025
No classes: Mar 25
Instructor: Ryan Ronksley
SW location
Registration: $295
Level 3
Expand your knowledge of barre chords, and explore open tunings and fingerpicking styles in this program for intermediate-level guitar players.
Spring Session
Fridays 6:45-7:45PM
April 19 - June 21
Instructor: David Blitt
Location: CSM South
Registration $245
Fall Session
Fridays, 6:45-7:45PM
Sept 27 - Dec 13
Instructor: David Blitt
SW location
Registration $295
Winter/Spring Session
Fridays, 6:45-7:45PM
Feb 28 - May 30
No classes: Mar 28, Apr 18
Instructor: David Blitt
SW location
Registration $295
What you need to bring to class:
A guitar. CSM rents guitars for $27.00 per month +GST. Please arrive early to your class if you require a rental.
A 3-ring binder or folder to keep sheet music and notes in and a pen or pencil.
Guitar picks. Picks can be purchased in packs for $7.00 +GST at CSM.
Please bring a guitar tuner. CSM sells Snark Tuners for $29.99. You can also download the "Guitar Tuna" app for your smartphone which works as a tuner. Click for Apple. Click for Android.
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 you or 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.
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.
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