Acoustic and electric guitarists can enjoy playing swing, whether they prefer Brian Setzer, Benny Goodman, Big Sandy or Django Reinhardt. There's that driving rhythm (lots of chords and progressions to learn) and the inventive, up-the-neck soloing. Fred demystifies it all and shows you lots of chord and single-note patterns, plus classic tunes. It don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing!

Fred Sokolow   8-9:30 pm  Wednesdays, Oct 8-Nov 12 (6 sessions)   $150

Learn to play the Bossa Nova classics by Antonio Carlos Jobim and Luis Bonfa while gaining a fuller understanding of chord chemistry. You'll combine beautiful right-hand rhythms with intoxicating chords. B.Y.O.B.

Cheryl Saunders   8-9:30 pm  Mondays, Oct 20-Dec 8 (8 sessions)   $170

Raise your skill level by learning eight great alternating and walking bass blues tunes. Learn single note lines, crosspicking, banjo rolls and more. Taught by 2007 Topanga Banjo-Fiddle Contest Fingerstyle Guitar Champ Pete Steinberg. Pete gives you the real thing, not a diluted approximate! You need to play alternating bass guitar style to fit in.

Pete Steinberg   8-9:45 pm  Tuesdays, Dates Pending (4 sessions)   $100