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Kansas State University

Music, Jazz Studies
Kansas State University
Dr. Wayne Goins
Director of Jazz Studies
McCain Auditorium 222
Manhattan, KS 66506
(785) 532-3822
weg@k-state.edu

Small Group Instruction

The main goals are to develop a repertoire of songs that can be successfully performed either alone or front of your classmates, friends, family, or any larger group. Guitar class is designed to teach beginners how to play easy folk/pop/rock songs, both in an individual and group setting.

Music 208/209 105 McCain Auditorium Syllabus
Guitar Class I and II Friday 1:30—3:30 P.M. Guitar Class

Individual Instruction

Music 255/455 222 McCain Auditorium Syllabus
Individual Guitar Lessons By Appointment Guitar Lessons

Jazz Improvisation

Jazz Improvisation is not for total beginners! Since the expectations and requirements of this course are standardized, certain requisite skills are essential for success in this class.

Music 298/299 135 McCain Auditorium Syllabus
Jazz Improv I T-Th 1:30—2:20 P.M. Improv I
Jazz Improv II T-Th 10:30—11:20 A.M. Improv II
  PLEASE READ: PREREQUISITE SKILLS