Calgary Guitar Club

🎸 Intro to Guitar & Classic Blues for Newbies 🎸

Just getting started with guitar? You’re in the right place! This 6-week crash course is designed specifically for total beginners who want to learn the absolute essentials without feeling overwhelmed. We’ll cover everything you need to get strumming and having fun—no experience required!

You’ll learn:
✅ How to hold your guitar (and look cool doing it)
✅ The must-know chords that unlock hundreds of songs
✅ Super simple strumming patterns to get you grooving
✅ Tips to make chord changes smooth and painless
✅ One or two easy Blues songs you can play from start to finish

No pressure, no complicated theory—just a relaxed, supportive space to build your skills and ask all your burning questions. Bring your acoustic or electric guitar (with an amp) and get ready to make some noise!

Perfect for: Total newbies, first-timers, and anyone who wants a fresh start with the basics.

📅 Dates: April 5, 12, 19, 26, May 3 & 10
🕔 Time: 5:00–5:45 PM
📍 Venue: Highland Park Community Centre (3716 2nd Street NW, Calgary)
💵 Fee: $15 for drop-in

Spots are limited, so grab yours now!

👨‍🏫 Instructor: Bob Dunn
Bob's been jamming on guitar since 1977 when his grandma gifted him his first axe. These days, he’s a pro at making beginners feel comfortable and helping them build skills from the ground up. When he’s not teaching, you might catch him busking around town as Busker Bob, sharing tunes on social media, or performing everywhere from Canada to Taiwan.

🎸 Beginner Workshop: Classic BLUES 🎸

Ready to dive into the raw, soulful world of the blues? This beginner-friendly six-week series will walk you through the essential rhythms, riffs, and techniques that shaped modern music—from front porch jams to smoky blues clubs.

We’ll start with the iconic 12-bar blues progression and build from there, exploring easy-to-learn licks, expressive phrasing, and classic grooves inspired by legends like Muddy Waters, B.B. King, and Robert Johnson.

You’ll learn:
✅ The 12-bar blues form—and how to jam with it
✅ Easy turnarounds, shuffles, and walk-ups
✅ Classic blues rhythm patterns that lock into the groove
✅ Simple licks and fills to add that “feel”
✅ How to start soloing using just a few notes

Just bring your guitar and a curiosity for the roots of rock, jazz, and beyond. By the end, you’ll be jamming with confidence and style.

Requirements:
This class is ideal for beginners who already know a few common chords (like E, A, D, G) and can switch between them smoothly. No previous blues experience required!

(Not quite there yet? Check out our [Newbies] Intro to Guitar & Classic Blues!)

📅 Dates: April 5, 12, 19, 26, May 3 & 10
🕔 Time: 6:00–6:55 PM
📍 Venue: Highland Park Community Centre (3716 2nd Street NW, Calgary)
💵 Fee: $15 for drop-in

Spots are limited, so grab yours now!

👨‍🏫 Instructor: Bob Dunn
Bob's been jamming on guitar since 1977 when his grandma gifted him his first axe. These days, he’s a pro at making beginners feel comfortable and helping them build skills from the ground up. When he’s not teaching, you might catch him busking around town as Busker Bob, sharing tunes on social media, or performing everywhere from Canada to Taiwan.

🎸 Intermediate Workshop: Classic BLUES 🎸

Already comfy with your chords and looking to bring more feel to your playing? This six-week intermediate series digs into the expressive techniques, phrasing, and groove that make blues guitar so timeless. We'll go beyond the basics and explore how to sound like the greats—with your own personal twist.
Inspired by legends like Albert King, Freddie King, and Buddy Guy, you’ll expand your blues toolkit and start crafting your own style.

You’ll learn:
✅ Blues phrasing & bending – Add emotion and character to your lead lines
✅ Minor & major pentatonic tricks – Learn when to use what for maximum impact
✅ Turnarounds & intros – Make your blues playing feel polished and pro
✅ Shuffle & slow blues rhythm styles – Lock into the pocket with feel and control
✅ Signature licks & solo breakdowns – Analyze and play riffs that defined the genre

If you’ve got your open chords down, know some barre shapes, and have dabbled in lead playing, this class will help you level up with confidence—and groove.

Perfect for:
Guitarists ready to move beyond beginner blues and explore lead playing, phrasing, and dynamic rhythm styles.

📅 Dates: April 5, 12, 19, 26, May 3 & 10
🕔 Time: 7:00–7:55 PM
📍 Venue: Highland Park Community Centre (3716 2nd Street NW, Calgary)
💵 Fee: $15 for drop-in

Spots are limited, so grab yours now!

👨‍🏫 Instructor: Bob Dunn
Bob's been jamming on guitar since 1977 when his grandma gifted him his first axe. These days, he’s a pro at making beginners feel comfortable and helping them build skills from the ground up. When he’s not teaching, you might catch him busking around town as Busker Bob, sharing tunes on social media, or performing everywhere from Canada to Taiwan.

🎸 Intro to Guitar & Classic Blues for Newbies 🎸

Just getting started with guitar? You’re in the right place! This 6-week crash course is designed specifically for total beginners who want to learn the absolute essentials without feeling overwhelmed. We’ll cover everything you need to get strumming and having fun—no experience required!

You’ll learn:
✅ How to hold your guitar (and look cool doing it)
✅ The must-know chords that unlock hundreds of songs
✅ Super simple strumming patterns to get you grooving
✅ Tips to make chord changes smooth and painless
✅ One or two easy Blues songs you can play from start to finish

No pressure, no complicated theory—just a relaxed, supportive space to build your skills and ask all your burning questions. Bring your acoustic or electric guitar (with an amp) and get ready to make some noise!

Perfect for: Total newbies, first-timers, and anyone who wants a fresh start with the basics.

📅 Dates: April 5, 12, 19, 26, May 3 & 10
🕔 Time: 5:00–5:45 PM
📍 Venue: Highland Park Community Centre (3716 2nd Street NW, Calgary)
💵 Fee: $15 for drop-in

Spots are limited, so grab yours now!

👨‍🏫 Instructor: Bob Dunn
Bob's been jamming on guitar since 1977 when his grandma gifted him his first axe. These days, he’s a pro at making beginners feel comfortable and helping them build skills from the ground up. When he’s not teaching, you might catch him busking around town as Busker Bob, sharing tunes on social media, or performing everywhere from Canada to Taiwan.