Beginning Guitar
In beginning guitar, we will focus on the bluegrass and old-time genres of music.
We will work on playing chords as well as learning how to pick out simple, melody-based solos. We will learn about our roles while jamming, playing in bands, and accompanying singers. This class will delve into the often under-appreciated art that is rhythm guitar playing, and there will be lots of singing throughout.
To get the most out of this class, you are encouraged to be able to play the G, C, and D chord shapes and switch between them somewhat fluently. Capos are recommended.
Kayla Hotte
Ardrossan, Alberta, based Kayla Hotte is certainly one of the fresher faces of bluegrass music. But don't let her age and innocence appearance fool you𝄖she is a force to be reckoned with!
Hotte is a graduate of Grant MacEwan University's music program, as well as the IBMA's Leadership Bluegrass program. She is a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist playing guitar, mandolin, and fiddle.
Hotte's love of music was born at a young age and she's been performing for almost as long as she's been walking and talking. Her musical career began with playing in a family bluegrass band and, as soon as she was old enough to do so, she started up her own groups over the years. Currently, Kayla has been playing in a duo with her brother and musical partner, Matt Hotte.
