Junior Guitar Workshop (P3-P7)
Forth School of Music,
210 Newhaven Road,
Edinburgh,
EH6 4QE view map
Lothian Bus Stop: 7, 11
23rd Jul 2025 - 25th Jul 2025
Week 1 Wed 23rd July - Fri 25th July
1:30pm - 4:30pm
Bring: π’ Acoustic guitar (1/2 or 3/4 size recommended) π΅ Snack π£ Water bottle Includes: β«οΈ All music materials (chord charts, song sheets) βͺοΈ Spare guitars available for emergencies π€ End-of-camp certificate π΄ Supervised indoor games and musical activities Workshop Objectives: π Learn the basics of acoustic guitar π‘ Build confidence through group music-making π’ Develop rhythm, strumming, and coordination π΅ Perform for friends and family on Day 3 π£ Daily Schedule (Indoors Only) Day 1: Meet the Guitar 10:30 β 10:45 | Welcome & Icebreaker Game Fun rhythm game to learn names and build energy. 10:45 β 11:30 | Guitar Basics: Holding the guitar Open strings Simple strumming E minor and G chords 11:30 β 12:15 | Chord Switch Challenge + Rhythm Relay Practice switching between Em and G with clapping games and indoor-friendly rhythm activities. 12:15 β 12:45 | Indoor Lunch Break 12:45 β 1:30 | Song Time: βHorse with No Nameβ (2-chord classic) Sing and strum together with backing track support. Day 2: Play in a Day 10:30 β 11:15 | Warm-up & Review Quick finger warm-up and recap of Em/G. Learn C chord. 11:15 β 12:00 | Song Focus: βThree Little Birdsβ Easy reggae rhythm with a chill vibe. Work on timing and confidence. 12:00 β 12:45 | Indoor Lunch Break 12:45 β 1:30 | Group Songwriting Kids collaborate to write a song using Em, G, and C. Day 3: Rehearse & Rock Out 10:30 β 11:15 | Warm-up Jam & Final Chord: D Add one final chord to expand skills. 11:15 β 12:00 | Group Song Practice Rehearse their original creation and polish strumming. 12:00 β 12:45 | Indoor Lunch Break 12:45 β 1:30 | Showcase Performance & Certificates Invite parents for the last 10β15 minutes for a fun, casual performance and certificate presentation.