| ackensack Mayor Meneses teaches guitar lessons Hackensack is home to a considerable musical tradition. I really enjoy doing it, and I hope a large amount of kids learn how to play. "I've been playing guitar since I was 13 years old," said Meneses, 58. "It helps their study skills and it furthers their creativity. "I like teaching guitar because it provides kids from Hackensack with another venue to do something productive rather than playing video games or getting into trouble. It also helps their discipline. After all, you have to practice. Hackensack Mayor Jorge Meneses will be teaching the class. Numerous artists, including Billy Joel, Johnny Cash and Cole Porter, have referenced Hackensack in song. In keeping with Hackensack 's musical heritage, the Johnson Public Library plans to strum into spring by offering an eight-week guitar class starting this month. The classes will be held at the library from 10 a. , with no class on April 28. The eight-week "Introduction to Guitar" class will be offered on successive Saturdays starting on March 10 and ending May 12. It's great for kids to get any kind of musical skills," said library associate Cathy Folk-Pushee. Each participant must commit to participating for all eight weeks of the class. There is a materials fee of $50 per participant, and students must supply their own guitar. " "The mayor approached us about teaching the class about three years ago. This class, which is open to Hackensack residents only, is designed for children eight to 18 years of age. |
Saturday, 3 March 2012
ackensack Mayor Meneses teaches guitar lessons
