This class is taught in English.

Students will learn to read sheet music, strum chords, and gain the musical skills to write their own songs, should they wish.

Kaston has been a professional musician for nearly 15 years. He has been a long-term volunteer at You Be You Music Room since its inception and is thrilled to share is expertise with students as an official staff member!
Kaston Guffey is a guitarist, songwriter, and singer currently based in Nashville TN. 
He is also co-founder and songwriter for the group "My Politic", where he has been performing and touring for over a decade. Nashville Scene compares his writing to that of songwriting legend John Prine.
His writing has received many accolades over the years, including placement in a major television network series, and features in American Songwriter.
Having begun writing at a young age, he values the creative expression possible in youth, and understands the power of musical mentorship.

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Homework Offered
Students will have a specific practice goal to reach each week, decided by student and teacher collaboratively. The most important skill a beginning musician can develop is building a true habit around practice. You Be You takes the approach that we should first create the muscle memory/habit of daily practice, even for just 5 minutes a day, and then extend the expected practice time to longer sessions as students gain musical autonomy.
2 - 4 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Weekly self-assessments
Grades Offered

We primarily use curriculum developed by You Be You founder Georgia English, however we also recommend purchasing Mel Bay's Modern Guitar Method Grade 1. https://www.melbay.com/Products/94051/modern-guitar-method-grade-1-guitar-studies.aspx