This is a Council led event.

Hurstville Library.
18/03/2026 - 22/04/2026

Learn the basics of acoustic guitar in a relaxed environment with other people. In these 6 workshops you will learn how to position your hand, play notes, musical exercises, and simple chord progressions.

This is beginner’s classes that will help you gain confidence and some techniques to continue learning at your own pace.

In these workshops you will learn:

• How to play in a musical key.

• Plectrum (pick) and finger exercises.

• Rhythm and strumming.

• Musical scales.

Bring your own acoustic guitar along or borrow one from our Musical Instrument Collection.

Each session can be booked individually, but it is recommended that you attend both to get the most out of the learning experience.

About the Facilitator:
The workshops will be taught by Chinese musician Tuqiang Zhang who is the guitarist and Erhu performing artist from China. Before migration to Australia, Mr. Zhang was a music teacher of the Xi'an Conservatory of Music. He played Erhu and guitar professionally in concerts in China and in Australia Chinese community.

在轻松的环境中与其他人一起，学习原声吉他的基础知识。在这六个讲座中，你将学习如何定位手部、演奏音符、音乐练习和简单和弦进行。

这是初学者课程，将帮助你获得信心和一些技巧，以便以自己的节奏继续学习。

你将学习：

• 如何在一个乐调中演奏

• 拨片（弦拨）和手指练习

• 节奏和扫弦

• 音阶

请携带自己的原声吉他或从我们图书馆的乐器收藏中借用一把。

每节课可单独预订，但建议你参加6节课，以便充分利用学习体验。

关于讲者：讲座将由中国音乐家张图强先生教授，他是一位来自中国的吉他手和二胡演奏艺术家。在移居澳大利亚之前，张先生是西安音乐学院的音乐教师。他在中国和澳大利亚华人社区的音乐会中专业演奏二胡和吉他。
 

Wednesdays 18 March to 22 April 2026

 

Address

Hurstville Library and Service centre.
Corner of Queen and Dora Street, Hurstville.
 

Time

4.00pm – 5.00pm.
 

Cost

Free.
 

Bookings

Spaces are limited so bookings are essential. Please book using the link below.

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More Information

• Participants must be aged 18 or older.

• If you arrive more than 10 minutes after the advertised start time and there are people in the standby queue, your ticket may be allocated to the standby queue.

• If you are unable to attend, please cancel your registration at least 3 hours prior to the event. As Library Programs have limited spaces, repeated failure to notify staff of cancellations may result in bookings being refused in the future.

• The library does not endorse or promote any products which may be used in the workshop.

Accessibility Information:
Georges River Libraries is committed to providing inclusive library services and programs. Please email library@georgesriver.nsw.gov.au or note down your requirements or support needs in your event registration.