US-based metallers DARKEST HOUR have issued the following:

"Hey all!,

Just wanted to let you know that Mike Schleibaum from Darkest Hour will be teaching a guitar course for the National Music Center and Museum Foundation this April and May.

The class is basically an intro to guitar playing. It's a VERY beginners course but feel free to attend. Lessons will include but not be limited to: Introduction to the parts of the guitar, learning to tune the instrument, learning the correct way to hold and play a guitar, several scales, basic chords, a few basic strumming patterns, basic techniques for Metal, Jazz, Rock, etc. as well as some basic songs and a few surprises. The lessons will be taught in a group setting but there will be time for individual instruction and any questions that might come up.

It's a five-week course on Mondays at The National Music Center (NMC) located at 801 K. Street NW Washington, DC. The closest metro station is Mt. Vernon Square/7th St. Convention Center (yellow and green lines) or Gallery Place/Chinatown (red line).

The dates are: April 16th, 23rd, 30th, May 7th, 14th. Between 6:30 - 8:30.

Cost is $250.00. $50.00 Discount to area students with valid ID.

We provide the guitars and music stands for the class, and you can rent a guitar to take home for a small fee.

If you're interested please contact:

Clark Sabine

National Music Center and Museum Foundation

Carnegie Library Building

801 K Street, NW

Washington, DC 20001

Phone: 202.383.1809

Fax: 202.383.1870

email: clarksabine@comcast.net

web: www.nationalmusiccenter.org