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Guitar - Jamming Session

Course code: P02653

Subject area: Music

Study level: Part Time

Course level: U

Course details

Course time:

19:45 - 21:00

Days of week:

Monday

Course date:

12th Jan 2026 - 23rd Mar 2026

Course location:

Cheney School

Contact details

Email:

enquiries@abingdon-witney.ac.uk

Phone:

01235 555 585

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Following on from our Advanced Guitar Course, the Jamming Session is the perfect opportunity to share musical ideas with other like minded people and work on performances, break down songs using a Bass guitar. The course offers the perfect opportunity to learn how to play with other people, and alongside guest musicians to further support and develop your skills as a guitar player.

The course will cover: • Improvisation and how to use it effectively • Strumming, picking, dynamics • Song writing basics, melodies and flow • The amplifier – how to use this effectively • Organising a performance, logistics, set up

At the end of this course, you will have a greater understanding of performance and have the confidence to play with other people, with an audience and have knowledge of how to put on a show.

What next?
Oxfordshire Adult Learning, a faculty of Abingdon & Witney College, offers a wide range of similar workshops and courses, please check the College's website for further information.
Entry criteria
This course is a continuation from the Guitar Advanced course. The course is perfect for learners who want to play songs and develop as a performer, gain confidence and improvise with other musicians.
If you have the basics on the guitar or if you are just getting back into it, then this jamming session is perfect for you.
Fee information
Please note you will need to bring your own guitar.

As part of your course we may organise trips to assist you with your learning. Trips are optional, and you will not be penalised if you choose not to participate.

There are bursaries available to help you with other course costs. Call 01235 216 212 for more information.

The rules on fee reduction are complicated and we would encourage you to talk to our Admissions staff on 01235 216 400 to discuss your options. You can find more information on our Fees and Bursaries page - search "Fees and Bursaries" at the top of the page.

19+ Fee:

£110.40

19+ Reduced Fee:

£55.20

Learning & method assessment
This is a non-accredited course, informal methods of assessment will be used.
A variety of teaching and learning methods will be used on this course. Including demonstration, practical, 1 to 1 tuition and group work.
To track your progress and achievement you will be required to complete a short document.

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