Fall 2018 Classes are Coming!

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, Alabama
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- for medical educators, social workers & staff
Day: Mondays
Dates: Sept 28 - Dec 1
​Time: 1:30 - 2:30pm

Arizona
City: Phoenix, AZ
Instructor: Gerry DeLaTorre
Instructor Email: gerrygitc@live.com
Class Location: Desert View Elementary School, 8621 N 3rd St, Phoenix, AZ 85020
Course Level: Beginner
Day: Mondays
Dates: Oct 8, 15, 22, 29 Nov 5, 26, Dec 4, 11
No Class Nov 12th (Veteran's Day) or Nov 19th (Thanksgiving break) 
Time: 4:30 - 5:30pm

California
Region: Northern CA
City: Oakland, CA
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: Tuesdays
Dates: Oct 9, 16, 23, Nov 6, 13, 27, Dec 4, 11
No class Halloween or Thanksgiving weeks
Time: 4:00 - 5:00pm

City: Weed, CA
Instructor: Nancy Longworth
Instructor Email: nlongworth@cot.net
Class Location: Butteville Elementary, 24512 Edgewood Rd, Weed, CA 96094
Course Level: TBA
Day: TBA
Dates: TBA
Time: TBA

Region: Central CA
City: Elk Grove, CA
Instructor: Michael Hemsworth
Instructor Email: michael@elkgrovemusiclessons.com
Class 1 Location: Herburger Elementary School, 8670 Maranello Dr, Elk Grove, CA 95624
Course 1 Level: Beginner Plus/ Strummer
Day: Wednesdays
Dates: October 10, 17. 24, 31, November 7, 14, 28th
Time: 3:15 - 4:15pm
Class 2 Location: Herburger Elementary School, 8670 Maranello Dr, Elk Grove, CA 95624
Course 2 Level: Beginner
Day: Wednesdays
Dates: October 10, 17. 24, 31, November 7, 14, 28th
Time: 4:15 - 5:15pm

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

Region: Southern CA
City: Victorville, CA
Instructor: Brittan Egnozzi
Instructor Email: begnozzi@vasd.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) FULL & CLOSED
Instructor: Terry Brockmann
Instructor Email: tab1815@lausd.net
Class Location:  Shirley Elementary School, 19452 Hart St, Reseda, CA 91335
Course Level: Beginner/Beginner Plus
Day: Wednesdays
Dates: Oct 17, 24, Nov 7, 14, 28, Dec 5, 12 
No class Halloween or Thanksgiving weeks
Time: 3:30 - 4:30pm

City: Mid City, CA (Los Angeles) 
Instructor: Heidi Swedberg
Instructor Email: heidiswedberg@gmail.com
Class Location: Saturn Street Elementary, 5360 Saturn St, Los Angeles, CA 90019
Course Level: Beginner
Day: Thursdays
Dates: Oct 18, 25, Nov 1, 15, 20, Dec 6
Time: 4:00-5:00 pm 

City: Panorama City, CA (Los Angeles) On Hold Until January 2019
Instructor: Kristen Herbert
Instructor Email: kristenherbert@gmail.com
Class Location: Chase Elementary, 14041 Chase St, Panorama City, CA 91402
Course Level: Beginner
Day: Wednesdays
Dates: TBA
Time: 3:30 - 4:30pm

City: San Pedro, CA (Los Angeles) - On Hold Until Winter
Instructor: Aurora Thompson
Instructor Email: dawnmuse@hotmail.com
Class Location: TBA
Course Level: TBA
Day: TBA
Dates: TBA
Time: TBA

City: City Heights, CA (San Diego) - On Hold Until Winter
Instructor: TBD
Instructor Email: TBD
Class Location: Euclid Elementary, 4166 Euclid Ave, San Diego, CA 92105
Course Level: Beginner Plus/ Strummers
Day: TBA
Dates: TBA
Time: TBA

City: Del Cerro, CA (San Diego)
Instructor: Jess Baron
Instructor Email: jess@guitarsintheclassroom.org
Class Location: Hearst Elementary, 6230 Del Cerro Blvd, San Diego, CA 92120
Course Level: Beginner Plus/ Strummers
Day: Changed to Fridays
Dates: October 19, 26, 29, Nov 2, 9, 16, 30,  Dec 7
No Class Nov 23 
Time: 3:30 - 4:30pm

City: Encinitas, CA (San Diego)
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/ Strummers
Day: 6 Saturdays til winter break
Dates: Oct. 13, Nov. 10, 17, Dec 1, 8, 15
Time: 9:30-10:45
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City: La Mesa, CA (San Diego) CLOSED AND FULL- waitlist only
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
Day: Tuesdays
Dates: October 23 - December 11
Time: 3:30 - 4:30pm
Course 2 Level: Beginner
Day: Wednesdays
Dates: October 24 - December 14
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 Plus/ Strummer
Day: Tuesdays
Dates: Oct 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Nov 6, 13, 27
Time: 3:30 - 5:00pm

City: North Park, CA (San Diego)- FULL & CLOSED- waitlist only
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: Oct 11, 18, 25, Nov 1, 8, 15
Time: 4:30 - 6:00pm

City: Paradise Hills, CA (San Diego)
Instructor: Jefferson Jay
Instructor Email: jeffersonjaye@yahoo.com
Class Location: Paradise Hills Elementary, 5816 Alleghany St, San Diego, CA 92139
Course Level: Beginner
Day: TBA
Dates: October, TBA
Time: TBA

City: Serra Mesa, CA (San Diego)- CLOSED AND FULL- waitlist only
Instructor: Desiree Cera
Instructor Email: desireecamillecera@gmail.com
Class Location: Wegeforth Elementary, 3443 Ediwhar Ave, San Diego, CA 92123
Course Level: Beginner
Day: Mondays
Dates: October 8, 15, 22, 29, Nov 5, 26, Dec 3, 10
No Class Nov 12th (Veteran's Day) or Nov 19th (Thanksgiving break) 
Time: 4:00 - 5:00pm
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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: Beginner
Day: Thursdays
Dates: Oct 11, 25, Nov 1, 8, 15
Time: 3:45 - 5:15pm

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: TBA
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: Beginners
Day: Tuesdays
Dates: Oct. 23- Dec 11
Time: after school, specifics forthcoming.

City: Pueblo, CO
Instructor: Joan Maute & Linda Emmermann
Instructor Email: joanmaute@gmail.com & lemusic55@aol.com
Class Location: TBA
Course Level: TBA
Day: TBA
Dates: TBA
Time: TBA

Kansas
City: Kansas City, KS
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: September 17, 24, Oct 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Nov 5
Time: 4:00 - 5:00pm

City: Olathe, KS
Instructor: Amanda Johnson
Instructor Email: amanda.guitarsintheclassroom@gmail.com
Class Location: Ridgeview Elementary, 1201 E Elm St, Olathe, KS 66061
Registration continues: 8/21/18, 2nd week for those who have already taken the trainings, 8/28/18 for those who are new trainees in other schools
Course Level: Beginner/ Beginner Plus
Day: Tuesdays
Dates: September 11, 18, 25, October 2, 9, 23, 30, Nov 6
Time: 4:00-5:10pm
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Mississippi
City: Ocean Springs, MS - on hold until January 2019
Instructor: Kate MacMahon
Instructor Email: kjmac01@msn.com
Class Location: TBA
Course Level: Beginner
Dates: TBA
Time: TBA

Missouri
City: Kansas City, MO
Instructor: Amanda Johnson, in development
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)
Instructor: Jeremy Matthews
Instructor Email:  mrmathews70@gmail.com
Class Location: Brunswick County District Office, Building K, 35 Referendum Dr NE, Bolivia, NC 28422
Course Level: Beginner Plus
Day: TBA
Dates: TBA
Time: TBA

City: Wilmington, NC (New Hanover County)
Instructor: Jeremy Matthews
Instructor Email: mrmathews70@gmail.com
Class Location: Noble Middle School, 6520 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28405, Room 27
Course Level: Beginner Plus (Brush Up!)Participants will review skills learned in the GITC Beginner class such as playing chords, songwriting and incorporating music in their school curriculum. This class is for school personnel who have already taken the GITC Beginner class previously.
Day: Tuesdays
Dates: November 13-December 18 (No class Thanksgiving :-)
Time: 4-5 p.m.

Texas
City: Wichita Falls
Instructor: Jess Baron
Instructor Email: jess@guitarsintheclassroom.org
Class Location: TBA
Course Level: Beginner for Special Olympics leaders & teachers
When: One Day Workshop - Monday Oct 8

Washington
City: Langley, WA (South Whidbey Island)
Instructor: Quinn Fitzpatrick
Instructor Email: quinn.guitarsintheclassroom@gmail.com
Class Location: South Whidbey Elementary School, 5380 Maxwelton Rd, Langley, WA 98260
Course Level: Beginner
Day: Tuesdays
Dates: October 9, 16, 23, Nov 6, 13, 27, Dec 4, 11
Time: 4:00 – 5:00pm

West Virginia
City: Clay, WV (Clay County)
Instructor: Tracy Wayne
Instructor Email: twayne37@hotmail.com
Class Location: Clay Middle School Room G2, 19 Church St, Clay, WV 25043
Course Level: Beginner
Day: Thursdays
Dates: Oct. 11, 18, 25, Nov. 1, 8, 15, 29, Dec 6th
Time: 4:00 - 5:00pm

City: Charleston, WV
Instructor: Kelley Laseter
Instructor Email: KelleyLaseter@gmail.com
Class Location: Clay Arts and Sciences Center, 1 Clay Square, Charleston, WV 25301
Course Level: TBA
Day: TBA
Dates: TBA
Time: TBA