[Intermediate] Hit Songs Made Easy

Hit Songs Made Easy: Intermediate 🎸

You’ve been playing for years—but somehow, you keep sounding like the same guitarist.
You’ve learned plenty on your own, picked up songs from YouTube, and developed a style that gets you through. But certain techniques still won’t click, familiar habits keep taking over, and another tutorial isn’t giving you the feedback you need.

This six-week workshop is for self-taught guitarists who are ready to break out of that rut. We’ll use hit songs as a practical way to sharpen your technique, expand your musical vocabulary, and discover new possibilities in your playing.

Over six weeks, you’ll:
🎵 Move beyond your usual chords, rhythms, and playing patterns
🛠️ Identify habits that may be holding back your technique
🎶 Add dynamics, fills, and musical details that bring songs to life
👂 Strengthen your timing and learn to listen while playing
🤝 Get real-time feedback you can’t get from a screen
🎸 Experience the fun—and challenge—of making music with others

You don’t need to start over. You need fresh ideas, focused guidance, and a chance to put your skills to work with other musicians.
It’s time to come out of the guitar closet, get unstuck, and enjoy playing as part of something bigger.

📅 Dates: Saturdays – September 12, 19, 26, October 3, 17 & 24
🕔 Time: 7:00 – 7:55 PM
🏠 Location: Highland Park Community Centre (3716 2 St NW, Calgary, AB T2K 0Y4)
💵 Fee: $20 per session (Or get a free session by e-transferring us $100 for the whole series before September 12. Email: 'hello@vitaconsult.ca'. *Please note the previous email 'info@gracenotesacademy.ca' is no longer used.)
👨‍🏫 Instructor: Kent McAlister
Kent brings more than 25 years of teaching experience, formal guitar studies at Vancouver Community College and Vancouver Island University, and a distinguished career as a performer and songwriter. He has released three albums, toured Canada, headlined festivals, and shared stages with Rosanne Cash, The Tennessee Three, and Corb Lund. His practical, personalized teaching helps students build fundamentals through songs they enjoy.