Guitar Ensemble

Registration now open

Overview

Join a fun and dynamic group class where students learn to play guitar while developing essential musical skills in an ensemble setting. Each 45-minute class includes instruction in proper technique, music reading, rhythm, and music theory — all while playing as part of a group. Students will rotate through different roles within the ensemble and work together on music that grows in complexity as their skills improve.

This class is open to all skill levels, with layered parts available so that beginners and more experienced players can succeed and grow together. Rolling enrollment allows students to join the class at any time throughout the session. New students will be welcomed with supportive instruction and integrated into the group at an appropriate level.

This is a great opportunity for young guitarists to build confidence, make music with peers, and gain valuable ensemble experience — all in a positive and well-paced learning environment.

This class is open to students ages 9-14 as well as all skill levels. Class size is limited to 8 students.

Schedule

Mondays, 5:30-6:15pm
September 8-May 18

Tuition

$8-15/class (contact to discuss options)
- In an effort to make this opportunity accessible to more families, this class will be offered on a sliding scale. Families are invited to choose the tuition level that best fits their current financial situation—no application or documentation needed. Those who are able to pay the full amount help support a more inclusive music community at Anthem.

Materials Needed

Classical nylon-string or acoustic steel-string guitars will be required.
Guitar footstools recommended but not required
All other materials will be provided.

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Meet the Teacher

Jeremy Hiniker is a classical guitarist from southern Minnesota with 20 years of experience performing and teaching. Over the course of his music career, Jeremy has been fortunate to study with many gifted guitarists including world-renowned guitar virtuoso and pedagogue Rene Izquierdo, and Minneapolis Guitar Quartet members Wade Oden and Maja Radovanlija.

Throughout his education, Jeremy earned top marks as he received his AFA in Music with guitar emphasis at Normandale Community College, BFA in Classical Guitar Performance from UW-Milwaukee, and Master of Music in Classical Guitar Performance at the University of Minnesota. In addition, Jeremy has had the opportunity to perform for and learn from many notable and prizewinning guitarists such as Marcin Dylla, Zoran Dukic, Odair Assad, Shin-Ichi Fukuda, Anton Baranov, Denis Azabagic and many more.

Aside from his educational pursuits, Jeremy also is an avid performer, performing solo and chamber music concerts as well as weddings, events and even yoga classes. These serve his mission in advocating for awareness, appreciation, and education for the classical guitar; a mission he began as a major partner in the Milwaukee Classical Guitar Society’s “Guitar Ambassador” program by performing and presenting in schools throughout Milwaukee.

As an educator, Jeremy specializes in teaching beginner and intermediate students, leading them through an approach that develops music fundamentals including reading music (standard notation), rhythm, music theory, as well as incorporating proper technique to allow for ease of playing in whatever style they are interested in.