Children's Guitar Lab is an introduction to guitar playing. Students will learn how to music and chord symbols, proper playing technique, and good practice habits. No experience required but students must furnish their own guitars.
Spring 2025
Instructor: Edward McConkey
Meeting Time: Tuesdays, 6 - 7 p.m.
Location: Diehn Fine and Performing Arts, Room 2101
Dates: February 4 - April 8 - ( 9 weeks)
Price: $275 per student
CEU Credit: .9 units
Registration Opens: December 1, 2024
Fall 2024
Instructor: Edward McConkey
Meeting Time: Tuesdays, 6 - 7 p.m.
Location: Diehn Fine and Performing Arts, Room 2101
Dates: October 1 - December 3 - (9 weeks)
Price: $275 per student
CEU Credit: .9 units
Registration Opens: September 1, 2024
ODU Tri-Cities Center
ODU Tri-Cities is a full-service facility for residents of Portsmouth, Chesapeake, Suffolk and surrounding areas. Free parking available
Fall 2024
Instructor: Edward McConkey
Meeting Time: Mondays, 6 - 7 p.m.
Location: ODU Tri-Cities Center, Room 1227
Dates: September 30 - December 2 - (9 weeks)
Price: $275 per student
CEU Credit: .9 units
Registration Opens: September 1, 2024
Spring 2025
Instructor: Edward McConkey
Meeting Time: Mondays, 6 - 7 p.m.
Location: ODU Tri-Cities Center, Room 1227
Dates: February 3 - April 7 - ( 9 weeks)
Price: $275 per student
CEU Credit: .9 units
Registration Opens: December 1, 2024
Guitarist Edward McConkey received a BA in Music from Old Dominion University in 2002. He studied classical guitar under Michael Murphy, Linda Murphy, and Larry Driver and performed in Master Classes for David Russell and William Kanengeiser. Over the past 15 years, Edward has provided lessons to musicians of all ages and skill levels, including student acceptance to Governor's School of the Arts. Read more. . .
Assigned by instructor
None
Live, in class, hands on instruction
- Basic chords
- Proper playing technique
- Parts of a guitar
- Group playing
Ages 6-12
Guitarist Edward McConkey received a BA in Music from Old Dominion University in 2002. He studied classical guitar under Michael Murphy, Linda Murphy, and Larry Driver and performed in Master Classes for David Russell and William Kanengeiser. Over the past 15 years, Edward has provided lessons to musicians of all ages and skill levels, including student acceptance to Governor's School of the Arts. Read more. . .
Assigned by instructor
None
Live, in class, hands on instruction
- Basic chords
- Proper playing technique
- Parts of a guitar
- Group playing
Ages 6-12
Cancellation
To withdraw from a course you must send a request in writing to oducmd@odu.edu or call 757-683-4075 one business day prior to the start date of the course. Failure to attend a course does not constitute withdrawal. Course registration fees, less a $25 processing fee will be refunded via check per Old Dominion University policy (we are unable to return money to a debit or credit card). There are no refunds once the class has begun.