Children's Guitar

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.

Norfolk Campus

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.