Winter 2019 Classes : Obsolete Blog as of April, 2019

 It's time to start thinking about teacher training classes.  You can register for courses (including classes with details to be announced) by using the registration link below.

(https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GITCregistration) 

Alabama
City: Mobile, AL
Instructor: Kate MacMahon
Instructor Email: kjmac01@msn.com
Class Location: U.S.A. Children's & Women's Hospital, 1700 Center St, Mobile, AL 36604
Course Level: Beginner/Beginner Plus - for medical educators, social workers & staff
Day: TBA
Dates: TBA 2019
​Time: TBA

Arizona 
City: Phoenix, AZ (ENROLLMENT HAS CLOSED)
Instructor: Gerry DeLaTorre
Instructor Email: gerrygitc@live.com
Class Location: Madison #1 Middle School, 5525 N. 16th St., Phoenix, AZ 85016
Course Level: Beginner Plus
Day: Mondays
Dates: Feb 11 - Apr 2019
No Class Feb 18th (President's Day)
Time: 5:00 - 6:00pm

California 
Region: Northern CA
City: Oakland, CA - ON HOLD UNTIL SUMMER 2019
Instructor: Eli Wise
Instructor Email: eli.wise@ousd.org
Class Location: International Community School (ICS) music room, 2825 International Blvd., Oakland, CA 94601
Course Level: Beginner Plus
Day: TBA
Dates: TBA
Time: TBA

City: Berkeley, CA- New Program TO BE CONFIRMED
Instructor: Quinn Fitzpatrick
Instructor Email: quinn.guitarsintheclassroom@gmail.com
Class Location: TBA
Course Level: Beginners
Day: Tuesdays
Dates: March 2019
Time: 4:00 - 5:00pm

Region: Central CA
City: Elk Grove, CA (ENROLLMENT HAS CLOSED)
Instructor: Michael Hemsworth
Instructor Email: michael@elkgrovemusiclessons.com
Class 1 Location: Roy Herburger Elementary School, 8670 Maranello Drive, Elk Grove, CA 95624
Course 1 Level: Beginners
Day: Wednesdays
Dates: Feb-Apr 2019
Time: 3:30 - 4:30pm
Class 2 Location: Roy Herburger Elementary School, 8670 Maranello Drive, Elk Grove, CA 95624 
Course 2 Level: Beginner Plus
Day: Wednesdays
Dates: Feb-Apr 2019
Time: 4:00 - 5:00pm

City: Mariposa, CA
Instructor: Gail Dreifus
Instructor Email: gailpisces1@att.net
Class Location: at the instructor's home, address to be shared after enrollment.
Course Level: Beginners
Day: TBA
Dates: Feb-Mar 2019
Time: TBA

Region: Southern CA
City: Victorville, CA
Instructor: Brittan Egnozzi
Instructor Email: begnozzi@vesd.net
Class Location:  West Palms Conservatory, 14375 Del Gado Road, Victorville, CA
Course Level: TBA
Day: TBA
Dates: TBA
Time: TBA

City: Reseda, CA (Los Angeles) 
Instructor: Terry Brockmann
Instructor Email: tab1815@lausd.net
Class Location:  Shirley Elementary School, 19452 Hart St, Reseda, CA 91335
Course Level: Beginner Plus
Day: Wednesdays
Dates: Feb-Mar 2019
Time: 3:30 - 4:30pm

City: Pacoima, CA (Los Angeles) (ENROLLMENT HAS CLOSED)
Instructor: Billy Coane
Instructor Email: billycoane@gmail.com
Class Location: Telfair Elementary School, 10975 Telfair Ave, Pacoima, CA 91331
Course Level: Beginners
Day: TBA
Dates: March 2019
Time: TBA

City: Panorama City, CA (Los Angeles) (ENROLLMENT HAS CLOSED)
Instructor: Kristen Herbert
Instructor Email: kristenherbert@gmail.com
Class Location: Chase Elementary, 14041 Chase St, Panorama City, CA 91402
Course Level: Beginners
Day: Wednesdays
Dates: Feb-Mar 2019
Time: 3:00 - 4:00pm

City: San Pedro, CA (Los Angeles)
Instructor: Aurora Thompson Franck
Instructor Email: dawnmuse@hotmail.com
Class Location: Taper Ave. Elementary, 1824 N Taper Ave, San Pedro, CA 90731
Course Level: Beginner Plus
Day: TBA
Dates: Feb-Mar 2019
Time: TBA

City: Encinitas, CA (San Diego) (ENROLLMENT HAS CLOSED)
Instructor: Stephanie Lewis
Instructor Email: sclewis67@gmail.com
Class Location:  Encinitas Union School District Farm Lab, 441 Quail Gardens Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024
Course Level: Beginner Plus
Day: Saturdays
Dates: Jan 12, 26, Feb. 2, 9, 23, March 2, 9, & 16
Time: 9:30-10:45am
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City: La Mesa, CA (San Diego) (ENROLLMENT HAS CLOSED)
Instructor: Julia Cole & Bari Zwirn
Instructor Email: julia.cole@lmsvschools.org & bzwirn@me.com
Class Location: Murray Manor Elementary, 8305 El Paso St, La Mesa, CA 91942
Course 1 Level: Beginner Plus
Day: Tuesdays
Dates: Feb 2019
Time: 3:30 - 4:30pm

City: La Mesa, CA (San Diego) (ENROLLMENT HAS CLOSED)
Instructor: Julia Cole & Bari Zwirn
Instructor Email: julia.cole@lmsvschools.org & bzwirn@me.com
Class Location: Murray Manor Elementary, 8305 El Paso St, La Mesa, CA 91942
Course 2 Level: Beginner Plus
Day: Wednesdays
Dates: Feb 2019
Time: 3:30 - 4:30pm
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City: Lemon Grove, CA (San Diego)
Instructor: Dan Decker
Instructor Email: ddecker@lemongrovesd.net
Class Location: San Miguel Elementary, 7059 San Miguel, Lemon Grove, CA 91945
Course Level: Beginner Guitar/ Teacher Training Observation
Day: Tuesdays
Dates: March 5, 12, 19, 26, 2019 
Time: 4:00 - 5:30pm

City: North Park, CA (San Diego) - (ENROLLMENT HAS CLOSED)
Instructor: Bari Zwirn
Instructor Email: bzwirn@me.com
Class Location: Mid-City Community Music at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 4011 Ohio St, San Diego, CA 92104
Course Level: Strummers
Day: Thursdays
Dates: March 2019
Time: 4:30-6:00pm

City: Paradise Hills, CA (San Diego) (ENROLLMENT HAS CLOSED)
Instructor: Jefferson Jay
Instructor Email: jeffersonjaye@yahoo.com
Class Location: Paradise Hills Elementary, 5816 Alleghany St, San Diego, CA 92139
Course Level: Beginner Plus
Day: Thursdays
Dates: Feb 2019
Time: 3:15-4:05pm

City: Serra Mesa, CA (San Diego) (ENROLLMENT HAS CLOSED)
Instructor: Desirée Cera
Instructor Email: desireecamillecera@gmail.com
Class Location: Wegeforth Elementary, 3443 Ediwhar Ave, San Diego, CA 92123
Course Level: Beginner Plus
Day: Mondays
Dates: Feb 2019
Time: 4:00 - 5:00pm

City: Midway District, CA (San Diego)
Instructor: Desirée Cera
Instructor Email: desireecamillecera@gmail.com
Class Location: Dewey Elementary, 3251 Rosecrans St, San Diego, CA 92110
Course Level: Beginner with SpEd in GenEd Focus
Day: Tuesdays
Dates: March 19 welcome class, resumes after spring break April 1st 2019
Time: 3:45 - 4:45pm
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Colorado
City: Aurora, CO
Instructor: Joan Maute
Instructor Email: joanmaute@gmail.com
Class Location: Sunrise Elementary School, 4050 S Genoa Way, Aurora, CO 80013
Course Level: TBA
Day: TBA
Dates: Feb 2019
Time: TBA

City: Aurora, CO (ENROLLMENT HAS CLOSED)
Instructor: Terrie Catlow
Instructor Email: tcatlow@cherrycreekschools.org
Class Location: Sunrise Elementary School, 4050 S Genoa Way, Aurora, CO 80013
Course Level: Beginner with Songwriting Focus
Day: Mondays
Dates: Jan - March 2019
Time: TBA​

City: Longmont, CO
Instructor: Linda Emmermann
Instructor Email: lemusic55@aol.com
Class Location: Hygiene Elementary, 11968 N. 75th Street, Longmont, CO 80503
Course Level: TBA
Day: TBA
Dates: Feb 2019
Time: TBA

City: Loveland, CO
Instructor: Joan Maute
Instructor Email: joanmaute@gmail.com
Class  Location: Van Buren Elementary School, 1811 W 15th St, Loveland, CO 80538
Course Level: TBA
Day: TBA
Dates: Feb 2019
Time: TBA
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Kansas 
City: Kansas City, KS (ENROLLMENT HAS CLOSED)
Instructor: Amanda Johnson
Instructor Email: amanda.guitarsintheclassroom@gmail.com
Class Location: Noble Prentis Elementary, 2337 S 14th St, Kansas City, KS 66103
Course Level: Beginner/ Beginner Plus
Day: Mondays
Dates: Feb 25 - Apr 2019
Time: 4:00 - 5:00pm

City: Olathe, KS (ENROLLMENT HAS CLOSED)
Instructor: Amanda Johnson
Instructor Email: amanda.guitarsintheclassroom@gmail.com
Class Location: Ridgeview Elementary, 1201 E Elm St, Olathe, KS 66061
Course Level: Beginner/ Beginner Plus
Day: Tuesdays
Dates: Feb 12 - Apr 2019
Time: 4:00-5:10pm
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Missouri
City: Kansas City, MO - IN DEVELOPMENT
Instructor: Amanda Johnson
Instructor Email: amanda.guitarsintheclassroom@gmail.com
Class Location: TBA
Course Level: TBA
Day: TBA
Dates: TBA
Time: TBA

North Carolina
City: Bolivia, NC (Brunswick County) (ENROLLMENT HAS CLOSED)
Instructor: Jeremy Matthews
Instructor Email:  mrmathews70@gmail.com
Class Location: Brunswick County Schools Central Office, BOE Training Room, 35 Referendum Dr NE, Bolivia, NC 28422
Course Level: Beginner's Ukulele/Guitar Class
Day: Mondays
Dates: Feb. 4, 18, 25, March 4, 18, April 1, 2019
Time: 4:30 - 6:00pm

City: Bolivia, NC (Brunswick County) (ENROLLMENT HAS CLOSED)
Instructor: Jeremy Matthews
Instructor Email:  mrmathews70@gmail.com
Class Location: Brunswick County Schools Central Office, BOE Training Room, 35 Referendum Dr NE, Bolivia, NC 28422
Course Level: Beginner Plus Ukulele/Guitar Class
Day: Tuesdays
Dates: Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26, March 5, 19, 2019
Time: 4:30 - 6:00pm

City: Wilmington, NC (New Hanover County) (ENROLLMENT HAS CLOSED)
Instructor: Jeremy Matthews
Instructor Email: mrmathews70@gmail.com
Class Location: Noble Middle School, 6520 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28405, Room 27
Course Level: Beginners/Beginners Plus Hybrid Ukulele/Guitar 
Day: Thursdays
Dates: Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28, March 7, 21, 2019
Time: 4:00 - 5:30pm

Washington
City: Langley, WA (South Whidbey Island) (ENROLLMENT HAS CLOSED)
Instructor: Quinn Fitzpatrick
Instructor Email: quinn.guitarsintheclassroom@gmail.com
Class Location: South Whidbey Elementary School, 5380 Maxwelton Rd, Langley, WA 98260
Course Level: Beginner Plus
Day: Tuesdays
Dates: Jan - March 2019
Time: 4:00 – 5:00pm

City: Mukilteo, WA - IN DEVELOPMENT
Instructor: Quinn Fitzpatrick
Instructor Email: quinn.guitarsintheclassroom@gmail.com
Class Location: Mukilteo Elementary School, 2600 Mukilteo Speedway, Mukilteo, WA 98275
Course Level: Beginners
Day: Thursdays
Dates: TBA
Time: TBA 

West Virginia
ADAPTIVE MUSIC FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION WORKSHOP (ENROLLMENT HAS CLOSED)
Instructor: Julie Schultz
Instructor Email:Julie Schultz <jaschultz@k12.wv.us>
Class Location: Special Education Dept - exact location please email jaschultz@k12.wv.us
Course Level: Beginners
Day: Friday, Feb 15
Dates: Jan 2019
Time: Please email instructor
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City: Bomont, WV (Clay County) (ENROLLMENT HAS CLOSED)
Instructor: Tracy Wayne
Instructor Email: twayne37@hotmail.com
Class Location: HE White Elementary School, 501 Bomont Rd, Bomont, WV 25030
Course Level: Beginner Plus
Day: TBA
Dates: Feb 2019
Time: TBA

City: Clay, WV (Clay County) (ENROLLMENT HAS CLOSED)
Instructor: Tracy Wayne
Instructor Email: twayne37@hotmail.com
Class Location: Clay Middle School Room G2, 19 Church St, Clay, WV 25043
Course Level: Beginner/ Beginner Plus
Day: TBA
Dates: Feb 2019
Time: TBA

City: Charleston, WV (Kanawha County) (ENROLLMENT HAS CLOSED)
Instructor: Tracy Wayne
Instructor Email: twayne37@hotmail.com
Class Location: Clay Arts and Sciences Center, 1 Clay Square, Charleston, WV 25301
Course Level: Beginners
Day: TBA
Dates: Feb 2019
Time: TBA

City: Mount Hope (Raleigh County) (ENROLLMENT HAS CLOSED)
Instructor: Andrea Sullivan
Instructor Email: singersullivan@hotmail.com
Class Location: Bradley Elementary School, 210 Bradley School Rd, Mt Hope WV 25880
Course 1 Level: Beginners
Day: Tuesdays 
Dates: Jan 29 - Mar 2019
Time: 4:00 - 5:00pm

City: Mount Hope (Raleigh County) (ENROLLMENT HAS CLOSED)
Instructor: Andrea Sullivan
Instructor Email: singersullivan@hotmail.com
Class Location: Bradley Elementary School, 210 Bradley School Rd, Mt Hope WV 25880
Course 2 Level: Beginners
Day: Tuesdays
Dates: Jan 29 - Mar 2019
Time: 5:15 - 6:15pm

City: Ohio County (ENROLLMENT HAS CLOSED)
ADAPTIVE MUSIC FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION WORKSHOP
Instructor: Julie Schultz
Instructor Email: jaschultz@k12.wv.us 
Class Location: Special Education Dept - exact location please email jaschultz@k12.wv.us
Course Level: Beginners
Day: Friday, Feb 15
Dates: Jan 2019
Time: Please email instructor

City: Ohio County (ENROLLMENT HAS CLOSED)
Instructor: Julie Schultz
Instructor Email: jaschultz@k12.wv.us 
Class Location: Bridge Street Middle School, 19 Jr Ave, Wheeling, WV 26003
Course Level: Beginners
Day: Fridays, Feb 22, March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, April 5, April 12
Dates: Jan 2019
Time: 4:15-5:15 pm

Online
Site Host: Google Hangouts
Instructor: Amanda Johnson, in development
Instructor Email: amanda.guitarsintheclassroom@gmail.com
Class Location: TBA, online
Course Level: Beginners
Day: TBA
Dates: February 20th-April 17, 2019
Time: TBA (instructor lives in Central Standard Time Zone/ GMT-6)
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