Programs

This is a series of sessions for those who have a basic knowledge of how to play the guitar, but are interested in further developing their abilities.

We will learn more challenging chords, slightly more involved songs, and will work on some fingerpicking and playing songs together using tablature.

Learners will ideally be familiar with basic strumming patterns, the four chords C, Am, F and G on the 3 high strings of the guitar, and have basic understanding of how to read chord charts. If you would like to join but are not sure whether you have enough knowledge, please connect with the instructor and we will be happy to help: 778-557-1881 (Phone or text) or via email at arkady@sunflowermusicschool.ca.

As with other sessions offered by Arkady and Sunflower Music School, the material and pacing of our gatherings will be tailored to the level, skill and interests of the participants - you get to suggest the songs we learn!

If you do not have a guitar please do not worry – Guitars will be provided for the first session at a modest cost, along with instructions of where and how to rent/purchase your own.

Meet your instructor
Arkady has lived in Victoria since 2015. He studied guitar performance at the University of Alaska and music history at the University of Victoria. His favorite Genres include folk, jazz, bluegrass and fingerstyle. He has been teaching in Canada and abroad for over 20 years.

Arkady performs as a bassist with Victoria based East European folk band Bucan Bucan and the Horsetail Bandits Trio. Since 2015, Arkady has also performed on bass, guitar and uke-bass with various jazz bands in the Anchorage (AK) area, gypsy jazz group Swing49 and the Chad Meyer Trio.

Through his music teaching business, Sunflower Music School, (http://www.sunflowermusicschool.ca) Arkady offers private and small group instruction in ukulele, guitar and bass to learners of all ages and all levels. Arkady strives to create a supportive, fun environment for learning which is tailored to students’ needs, knowledge and interests.