Camp details

Junior Guitar Workshop (P3-P7)

Forth School of Music,
210 Newhaven Road,

Edinburgh,
EH6 4QE   view map

Venue Notes
Free on-street parking.
Lothian Bus Stop: 7, 11
23rd Jul 2025 - 25th Jul 2025

Week 1 Wed 23rd July - Fri 25th July

1:30pm - 4:30pm

Full week

£70.00

Single day

£25.00

Spaces Available πŸŽ‰

Bring: 🟒 Acoustic guitar (1/2 or 3/4 size recommended) πŸ”΅ Snack 🟣 Water bottle Includes: ⚫️ All music materials (chord charts, song sheets) βšͺ️ Spare guitars available for emergencies 🟀 End-of-camp certificate πŸ”΄ Supervised indoor games and musical activities Workshop Objectives: 🟠 Learn the basics of acoustic guitar 🟑 Build confidence through group music-making 🟒 Develop rhythm, strumming, and coordination πŸ”΅ Perform for friends and family on Day 3 🟣 Daily Schedule (Indoors Only) Day 1: Meet the Guitar 10:30 – 10:45 | Welcome & Icebreaker Game Fun rhythm game to learn names and build energy. 10:45 – 11:30 | Guitar Basics: Holding the guitar Open strings Simple strumming E minor and G chords 11:30 – 12:15 | Chord Switch Challenge + Rhythm Relay Practice switching between Em and G with clapping games and indoor-friendly rhythm activities. 12:15 – 12:45 | Indoor Lunch Break 12:45 – 1:30 | Song Time: β€œHorse with No Name” (2-chord classic) Sing and strum together with backing track support. Day 2: Play in a Day 10:30 – 11:15 | Warm-up & Review Quick finger warm-up and recap of Em/G. Learn C chord. 11:15 – 12:00 | Song Focus: β€œThree Little Birds” Easy reggae rhythm with a chill vibe. Work on timing and confidence. 12:00 – 12:45 | Indoor Lunch Break 12:45 – 1:30 | Group Songwriting Kids collaborate to write a song using Em, G, and C. Day 3: Rehearse & Rock Out 10:30 – 11:15 | Warm-up Jam & Final Chord: D Add one final chord to expand skills. 11:15 – 12:00 | Group Song Practice Rehearse their original creation and polish strumming. 12:00 – 12:45 | Indoor Lunch Break 12:45 – 1:30 | Showcase Performance & Certificates Invite parents for the last 10–15 minutes for a fun, casual performance and certificate presentation.

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