Play that folky music

Student Comments:

"I really enjoyed the course...got a lot out of it" -
Larry Schwenneker - presently on board of Directors, Edmonton Public School Board, formerly educational advisor to Alberta Schools, department of Educational Development

"An Excellent Course...you get people up and playing right away." - Gary Panchuk

"I really enjoyed the class...the pace was just right." - Pablo Derossi

"A teacher like MA comes around once in a lifetime." - Peggy Traish

"Thanks for being such a wickedly awesome teacher! I'll love guitar forever." - Nancy

"After 30 years of Guitar, I was ready to throw it down and trash it. In 2 lessons, I learned more from you than I learned from 4 teachers over several years." - Frank McLaughlin

"This has been a great class. Thanks." - Rick and Scott

"In 5 lessons you took me light years further than what I've learned in the last 10 years" - Lyle

Ma Fletcher's School of Music

Guitar Lessons (Courses and Private)
3 Locations: University, Castle Downs, YMCA and Riverdale Studio.

  Keyboard, Mandolin, and Violin: Private at Riverdale Studio.
  All Group Classes 1 hour per week.
  Please register for all courses,
  by phone: 780-426-4155 or 780-938-5072
  by email: mafltchr@gmail.com
  (Not at the YMCA's front desk.)
  Ma reserves right to cancel class if minimum of 5 students not reached.


Course Locations Cost Duration Discounts
Castle Downs YMCA $210 10 Weeks Register by January 17 and save $30.
St. Joseph's College
University of Alberta Campus
$210 10 Weeks Register by January 15 and save $30.
Private Lessons
Riverdale Studio.
$110
Month
1/2 hour

Courses Castle Downs YMCA University of Alberta
Child Beginner (8-12) Mon Jan 24 6:30pm-7:30pm No Classes Weekends of Easter
and Student Break
Child Intermediate (8-12) Tue Jan 25 6:30pm-7:30pm
Adult Beginner Mon Jan 24 7:45pm-8:45pm Sat Jan 22 9:00am-10:00am
Sat Jan 22  Noon-1:00pm
Sat Jan 22  1:00pm-2:00pm
Adult Intermediate Tue Jan 25 7:45pm-8:45pm Sat Jan 22 10:00am-11:00am
Adult Advanced Sat Jan 22 11:00am-Noon
Private Lessons
(Riverdale Studio only)
Weekdays,
Wed-Fri evenings,
Sat afternoons.
Call 426-4155

Guitar Rentals
Kids 3/4 size and adult, $40 for course.



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VOICE
Sing with more power, expand your range and gain more confidence with your voice. This course is a lot of fun! I have studied voice with 4 different teachers in Toronto, each with their own methods. I have found that the most effective method was during my studies in Edmonton with the method based on "Freeing the Natural Voice".It was the easiest, most fun , most painless and most effective way of learning how to sing. Originally designed for actors to develop and project their voices, it was modified to use the same techniques for singing. This method is based on relaxation techniques; total body relaxation, and learning initially how to breathe and just make sounds. Then there are about 70 different singing exercises (for which there are handouts). All tapes and handouts are included in the fee. This course is designed for people who have no singing experience or have just a basic ability. Not designed for professionals, it teaches you how to bring out your own natural voice.

6 students per class. 

Ma Fletcher  has already taught this popular course to more than 300 students.

"Thanks for the great course, you really did make a difference in my pitch."
- Richard
"Best singing course I've ever taken...I really learned a lot." - Lori S.
"Thanks for everything" - Margaret H.
"Thanks for the great course" - Sheila
"Thanks, Ma. It was a great course..." - Carol


Call(780) 426-4155
Ma Fletcher



COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Blues Guitar Course
click to view PDF brochure

CHILD BEGINNER
for those who have never played the guitar (or have only played a little).
Acoustic or electric guitars acceptable.  Starts from scratch and includes:
  • how to hold a guitar
  • parts of a guitar
  • names of strings
  • basic chords
  • six strums
  • hammering-on
  • 6 - 10 simple songs
  • all handouts are included
  • how to read basic tablature
  • guitar tuned by instructor at start of every class.
Songs start from very simple (Twinkle, Twinkle and Happy Birthday) to more challenging songs such as the cartoon themes from the Simpsons, Flintstones and (beginning) Sponge Bob.  Basic rock is also taught.

Instructor follows the pace of the class, rather than imposing his own pace.
CHILD INTERMEDIATE
Takes over from where the beginner course leaves off.
Acoustic or electric guitars acceptable. This course emphasizes:
  • more technique
  • 6 - 10 Songs
  • flatpicking technique
  • right hand finger style technique
  • more advanced tablature reading
  • all handouts are included
  • guitar tuned by instructor at start of every class.
Songs include more basic rock, complete Simpsons Theme, complete Sponge Bob theme and Spiderman theme.

Instructor follows the pace of the class, rather than imposing his own pace.
ADULT BEGINNER
for those who have never played the guitar (or have only played a little).  Starts from scratch and includes.
  • how to hold a guitar
  • parts of a guitar
  • basic chords
  • six strums
  • hammering-on
  • tuning a guitar
  • 6 - 10 simple songs
  • all handouts are included
  • how to read basic TAB
  • guitar tuning by instructor at start of every class.
Instructor follows the pace of the class, rather than imposing his own pace.
ADULT INTERMEDIATE
For those who know basic chords and can play a few songs well enough that they don't have to pause between chords to position their fingers.This course emphasizes:
  • folk
  • country
  • bluegrass strums
  • flatpicking
  • basic finger-picking
  • how to read tablature
  • all of these techniques are applicable to rock n roll as well
  • introduction to blues guitar
  • 6 - 10 songs
Instructor follows the pace of the class, rather than imposing his own pace.
ADULT ADVANCED
For those who want to learn advanced guitar from an expert teacher and folk guitarist. This course emphasizes:
  • folk finger-picking (about 30 patterns)
  • advanced flatpicking
  • 12 bar blues
  • blues shuffle
  • many songs in tablature
  • how to jam
  • open tunings
  • slide guitar
  • how to learn songs from a recording
  • lead guitar patterns
  • special techniques for folk, country, blues, rock and bluegrass.
  • about 10 songs and instrumentals.
There is no other advanced class like this in the city.