Levine offers private lessons, group classes, ensembles, and jam sessions for guitarists of all styles, ages and abilities. Students may begin studying guitar at Levine as young as age 3 1/2 as part of the Suzuki method, age 6 for traditional private lessons and age 8 for group classes. We offer faculty artists who specialize in teaching adults as well as advanced students of any age.
Learn more about the Suzuki program for guitar.
For more information, contact the Guitar Department Chair Risa Carlson at (202) 686-8000 x1104 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Private Lessons
Levine offers private instruction year round in 22 instruments and voice – for the beginner, lifelong amateur, or budding virtuoso. Private lessons provide students with individual instruction with one of Levine’s talented faculty members and are geared towards the specific ...
Private lessons provide students with individual instruction with one of Levine’s talented faculty members and are geared towards the specific goals, needs and aspirations of each student regardless of experience or age. For new students, we take the time and ...
Master Teacher Franco Platino works with small groups arranged by level and age to perfect right- and left-hand technique, as well as sightreading skills. Appropriate for intermediate to advanced school-aged and adult students. Groups meet weekly or bi-weekly. Day and ...
Group Classes
(All Ages)
Levine's monthly jazz jams are a great opportunity for musicians of any age and proficiency to experience jazz from the inside. In a fun and structured environment facilitated by Levine jazz faculty members, musicians will get a chance to ...
(Ages 13-18)
Designed for students with at least 6 months experience on their instrument, this class gives students the opportunity to rock out by exploring popular rock 'n roll music of the past fifty years, and possibly creating their own songs, ...
(Ages 16 - 22)
This monthly class provides advanced jazz guitar students with the opportunity to learn repertoire and play with each other in a coached environment. Students learn jazz repertoire similar to the requirements of a typical college undergraduate jazz ...
(Adults)
It’s never too late to start learning the guitar! This is the perfect class for adult novices interested in starting a strong foundation on the guitar. Concepts covered include note reading, basic right- and left-hand technique, scales, arpeggios, and several ...
(Adults)
For adults with experience playing the blues guitar idiom, this advanced class will bring your guitar skills to the next level! With a heavy emphasis on improvisation and advanced forms of the blues, concepts covered will include altering and ‘dressing ...
(Adults)
The perfect introduction to the blues for adult novices! Participants will learn the skills needed to join a blues jam/open mic or even just jam along to their favorite recordings. Concepts covered include the 12-bar blues form, the blues scale, ...
(Adults)
For adults with some experience with the blues, this class takes your playing to the next level. Topics covered include altering and ‘dressing up’ the 12-bar form; using major and minor blues scales across the neck; soloing over chord ...
(Ages 11 - 18)
An exciting, hands-on introduction to jazz for middle and high school students this summer!
Dig into jazz and learn what it’s all about! This week-long camp is a perfect introduction for students looking towards high school jazz ...(Ages 10 - 18)
Experience the electric guitar with Levine’s outstanding guitar faculty! Offered in two separate groups to accommodate students’ different experience levels – Beginning and Advanced – this intensive provides small group instruction for an hour, and joins together ...
(Adults)
This interactive three-day workshop is designed to give amateur jazz musicians of all levels an opportunity to expand their jazz experience under the direction of Levine’s expert jazz faculty. The workshop includes small and large group jam sessions, level-specific jazz ...
(Ages 14 to Adult)
This course guides students through fundamental material about pitches, intervals, triads, seventh chords, voicing, harmonic progressions, chord substitutions and scales, including seven diatonic modes, blues scales and symmetrical scales. Students analyze recorded performances and also write their ...
(Ages 12 to Adult)
Using elements of melody, harmony, rhythm, structure and expression, students of all instruments develop the ability to improvise in many styles, including jazz. Students also learn how to listen to and interact with each other while improvising ...
(Adults)
Follow in the footsteps of Robert Johnson, B.B. King, and Eric Clapton and more as you learn how to play both rhythm guitar and improvised solos over the blues form. In this semester-long class, participants learn and experiment with musical ...
(Teens and Adults)
This semester long course is a general introduction to the guitar. Students learn to play melodies and chords, read standard musical notation and learn right-hand fingerstyle technique. Repertoire includes solo and ensemble pieces from around the world. Students ...
(Ages 10 - 16)
This fully underwritten class is a continuation of the Beginning Guitar Zanar Class for six select Levine Guitar students who have successfully demonstrated a high level of dedication and ability for at least one year in the ...
(Ages 8 - 14)
This fully underwritten class is for six select Levine guitar students who have demonstrated a high level of dedication and ability for at least one year in Beginning Guitar Class or private lessons. Students are expected to ...
(Ages 8 - 12)
Start your guitar study by learning to play great songs from around the world with confidence and competence. Learn the fundamental habits of great guitar players while mastering note reading, basic melodies, right-hand fingerpicking technique, arpeggio patterns, ...
(Ages 14 - Adult)
This class is continuation of Beginning Guitar Class for Adults, with a focus on reading in upper positions, right-hand techniques, ensemble music, and solo pieces. Pre-requisite: Beginning Guitar Class or permission of instructor.
(Teens and Adults)
Like to play, but hate to practice? Learn some valuable tips on how to create effective and efficient practice strategies to maximize your progress. Applicable to all instruments and voice.
Ensemble Classes
(Ages 8-13)
Were you born to rock? At Levine, students experience what it's like to work together in a professional-style rock band in this 8-week rock n' roll experience. Whether you play guitar, bass, drums, keyboards, or sing, we pair you ...
(Ages 13-18)
Designed for students with at least 6 months experience on their instrument, this class gives students the opportunity to rock out by exploring popular rock 'n roll music of the past fifty years, and possibly creating their own songs, ...
(Ages 10 - 15)
Have fun with other motivated students while developing intermediate ensemble techniques as well as sightreading and ensemble skills. This course is a continuation of Beginning Guitar Orchestra and prepares students for the Advanced Guitar Orchestra. Please ...
(Ages 12 - 18)
This award-winning performance group focuses on developing sophisticated ensemble technique, sightreading and chamber music skills. Group members are expected to show a very high level of commitment and must be taking weekly private lessons. Performances often include ...
(Adults)
Do you play an instrument, sing, or write songs? Take your playing to the next level with this 8-week rock ‘n roll experience. Designed for all levels of musicians who enjoy rock, blues, jazz, and pop, you’ll be matched with ...
