The guitar has always fascinated people from a wide variety of cultures, with its origins dating back to ancient times.
Nowadays, there are countless styles and eras that can be played on the guitar, such as baroque music, classical, blues, jazz, acoustic guitar/fingerstyle, flamenco, rock and pop.
The guitar is therefore rightly one of the most popular and sought-after instruments in music schools.
You can play it solo, use it to accompany your own voice and use it in chamber music or in bands.

The perfect starting age is from the age of 8.

Where can I get a suitable instrument?
The music school can provide instruments on loan, but it is advisable to buy your own instrument, especially as guitars are very inexpensive. Ask your teacher for advice!

Lecturers:

• Kristof Schlimbach
• Negin Habibi
• Ulf Klebig
• Claudio Calandra
• Dietmar Osterburg
• Erwin Kühn
• Christian Heine
• Hans Keck

Teaching locations:

• City center, Goetheschule
• Fallersleben branch, Glockenberg School
• Detmerode branch, Waldorf School
• Vorsfelde branch, Ludwig-Klingemann-Haus

• Information on registration/fee schedule

Since its beginnings around 70 years ago, the electric guitar has had a decisive influence on the world of music. Rock and pop music would be unthinkable without this versatile instrument. Different variations in construction and the tonal possibilities of amplification allow it to be used in a wide variety of styles such as folk, blues, rock, pop, jazz or Latin. It offers beginners and advanced players many possibilities for expression.

Impressive results can be achieved even with simple means. Practice the playing techniques of the electric guitar step by step. You will also learn how to use your newly acquired skills in a band. Classical music knowledge and theoretical basics that you need for songwriting, for example, are just as much a part of the lessons as learning the guitar tablature.

We recommend starting at the age of 10.

If you have played classical guitar before, you already have a good foundation.

Where can I get a suitable instrument?
Electric guitars are available in every price range. Almost every music store stocks good beginner models. We will be happy to advise you on your purchase.

If you have a band or friends with whom you want to start a band project, we will be happy to help you in our band coaching program. You will receive a coach and a rehearsal room. Band coaching is free of charge for music school students. (see also band coaching)

• Negin Habibi
• Ulf Klebig
• Claudio Calandra
• Dietmar Osterburg
• Erwin Kühn
• Christian Heine

• City center, Goetheschule
• Fallersleben branch, Glockenberg School
• Vorsfelde branch, Ludwig-Klingemann-Haus

How much do the lessons cost?

• Information on registration/fee schedule

In its 70-year history, the electric bass has undergone a rapid development that is far from over.

Initially intended as an alternative to the double bass in louder bands, it is now an indispensable accompaniment and solo instrument in all musical genres from jazz to metal.

By including the bass ukulele as a teaching instrument, lessons can begin from the age of 6. Previous knowledge is not necessary. With a few exceptions, lessons take place on a one-to-one basis.

Where can I get a suitable instrument?
Purchasing a suitable instrument is no longer too expensive these days. Your teacher will be happy to advise you.

Anyone learning the electric bass wants to make music! You want to play in a band as soon as possible! If you have a band or friends with whom you want to start a band project, we will be happy to help you in our band coaching program. You will receive a coach and a rehearsal room. Band coaching is free of charge for music school students. (see also band coaching)

Lecturers:

• André Neygenfind

Teaching locations:

• Stadtmitte, Goetheschule

• Note on registration/fee schedule

The harp is one of the oldest instruments in the world. With its gently floating sound of the numerous free-swinging strings, it touches many people in a very special way. The special handling to create different sound patterns with both hands can be very complicated, which often makes practicing a challenge. However, the harp sounds immediate even to the beginner, and simple melodies or repetitive sound sequences, such as in early music or the traditional melodies of Irish, Breton or Scottish folklore, promise early success. In addition, the harp offers a therapeutic effect through its sounds, which are generally perceived as soothing. Improvising sound patterns, folk songs of different countries, original compositions from the Middle Ages to the modern age to jazz and pop arrangements - the harp offers a wide range of different musical styles.

At what age can you start playing the harp?
The harp can be learned from the age of 6, and there are instruments in various sizes. Depending on your personal development or musical taste, you can choose to play the diatonic hook harp or the more chromatic concert harp, which also involves the feet.

Where can I get a suitable instrument?

The music school has a loan instrument which, if available, can be borrowed at the in-house rate for a maximum of 1 year.

Where can I play the harp?
The harp already sounds very beautiful as a solo instrument, as you can also accompany your own melodies. The music school also offers advanced students the opportunity to play together in a harp ensemble. If you love orchestral playing and own a concert harp, you can even play in the music school orchestra later on.

Lecturers:

• Anne Serger

Teaching locations:

• Stadtmitte, Goetheschule

• Note on registration/fee schedule