All classes learn, through many styles of music, how to improvise using various methods of strumming rhythmic patterns and fingerpicking. They learn music theory, which will be useful to them when the classes are over. Note reading is not taught, however classes will work with sheet music to become comfortable with the confusing symbols used in reading music. Students will learn how to take a piece of music that appears to be above their level and make it more playable. Students learn to listen to CD's and tapes and determine an appropriate accompaniment style.
Special attention is given to individuals in positioning and avoiding bad habits.
Good practice tips are discussed. Bett provides all the material. It's difficult to please everyone's taste in music, but she tries. Often students will bring a cassette of music that the class would like to work on. There are so many wonderful stories behind many of the songs and composers.