Beginning & Intermediate Banjo or Guitar Lessons: Ages 12 to Adult
Beginner and intermediate players are welcome. Participants must bring their own banjo or acoustic, electric, or bass guitar. These are individual half-hour lessons.
Sliding Fees: Our model for program pricing ensures that our high-quality enrichment classes are more accessible to our community members. We encourage participants to choose the price that they are able to pay. This structure helps our programs be financially sustainable and more equitable.
Paul Storms
Paul Storms studied music at the University of St. Thomas and the University of Minnesota under the tutelage of Jeffrey Van, Charles Pedersen, and Paul Berget. He has also studied with Michael Hauser and Pedro Bacan. He was chosen to perform at Master Classes conducted by Christopher Parkening, Larry Coryell and Sharon Isben. He has a versatile repertoire that covers rock, blues, jazz, classical, flamenco and more.
As a performer, he has played concerts from retirement communities to TV studios, from private events to the Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board summer concert series with highlights including performances on WCCO and KTCA TV and radio stations KFAI, WCCO and KDWB. Recently he performed with the all star youth choir at the American Choir Director's Association Convention.
3940SA
FullInstructors:
- Paul Storms
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Tue, Apr 14th 2026 | 5:00 - 5:30 PM | 1780 West 7th |
| Tue, Apr 21st 2026 | 5:00 - 5:30 PM | 1780 West 7th |
| Tue, Apr 28th 2026 | 5:00 - 5:30 PM | 1780 West 7th |
| Tue, May 5th 2026 | 5:00 - 5:30 PM | 1780 West 7th |
| Tue, May 12th 2026 | 5:00 - 5:30 PM | 1780 West 7th |
| Tue, May 19th 2026 | 5:00 - 5:30 PM | 1780 West 7th |
| Tue, May 26th 2026 | 5:00 - 5:30 PM | 1780 West 7th |
| Tue, Jun 2nd 2026 | 5:00 - 5:30 PM | 1780 West 7th |
3940SB
Instructors:
- Paul Storms
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Tue, Apr 14th 2026 | 5:30 - 6:00 PM | 1780 West 7th |
| Tue, Apr 21st 2026 | 5:30 - 6:00 PM | 1780 West 7th |
| Tue, Apr 28th 2026 | 5:30 - 6:00 PM | 1780 West 7th |
| Tue, May 5th 2026 | 5:30 - 6:00 PM | 1780 West 7th |
| Tue, May 12th 2026 | 5:30 - 6:00 PM | 1780 West 7th |
| Tue, May 19th 2026 | 5:30 - 6:00 PM | 1780 West 7th |
| Tue, May 26th 2026 | 5:30 - 6:00 PM | 1780 West 7th |
| Tue, Jun 2nd 2026 | 5:30 - 6:00 PM | 1780 West 7th |
3940SC
FullInstructors:
- Paul Storms
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Tue, Apr 14th 2026 | 6:00 - 6:30 PM | 1780 West 7th |
| Tue, Apr 21st 2026 | 6:00 - 6:30 PM | 1780 West 7th |
| Tue, Apr 28th 2026 | 6:00 - 6:30 PM | 1780 West 7th |
| Tue, May 5th 2026 | 6:00 - 6:30 PM | 1780 West 7th |
| Tue, May 12th 2026 | 6:00 - 6:30 PM | 1780 West 7th |
| Tue, May 19th 2026 | 6:00 - 6:30 PM | 1780 West 7th |
| Tue, May 26th 2026 | 6:00 - 6:30 PM | 1780 West 7th |
| Tue, Jun 2nd 2026 | 6:00 - 6:30 PM | 1780 West 7th |
3940SD
Instructors:
- Paul Storms
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Tue, Apr 14th 2026 | 6:30 - 7:00 PM | 1780 West 7th |
| Tue, Apr 21st 2026 | 6:30 - 7:00 PM | 1780 West 7th |
| Tue, Apr 28th 2026 | 6:30 - 7:00 PM | 1780 West 7th |
| Tue, May 5th 2026 | 6:30 - 7:00 PM | 1780 West 7th |
| Tue, May 12th 2026 | 6:30 - 7:00 PM | 1780 West 7th |
| Tue, May 19th 2026 | 6:30 - 7:00 PM | 1780 West 7th |
| Tue, May 26th 2026 | 6:30 - 7:00 PM | 1780 West 7th |
| Tue, Jun 2nd 2026 | 6:30 - 7:00 PM | 1780 West 7th |
3940SE
FullInstructors:
- Paul Storms
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Tue, Apr 14th 2026 | 7:00 - 7:30 PM | 1780 West 7th |
| Tue, Apr 21st 2026 | 7:00 - 7:30 PM | 1780 West 7th |
| Tue, Apr 28th 2026 | 7:00 - 7:30 PM | 1780 West 7th |
| Tue, May 5th 2026 | 7:00 - 7:30 PM | 1780 West 7th |
| Tue, May 12th 2026 | 7:00 - 7:30 PM | 1780 West 7th |
| Tue, May 19th 2026 | 7:00 - 7:30 PM | 1780 West 7th |
| Tue, May 26th 2026 | 7:00 - 7:30 PM | 1780 West 7th |
| Tue, Jun 2nd 2026 | 7:00 - 7:30 PM | 1780 West 7th |
3940SF
FullInstructors:
- Paul Storms
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Tue, Apr 14th 2026 | 7:30 - 8:00 PM | 1780 West 7th |
| Tue, Apr 21st 2026 | 7:30 - 8:00 PM | 1780 West 7th |
| Tue, Apr 28th 2026 | 7:30 - 8:00 PM | 1780 West 7th |
| Tue, May 5th 2026 | 7:30 - 8:00 PM | 1780 West 7th |
| Tue, May 12th 2026 | 7:30 - 8:00 PM | 1780 West 7th |
| Tue, May 19th 2026 | 7:30 - 8:00 PM | 1780 West 7th |
| Tue, May 26th 2026 | 7:30 - 8:00 PM | 1780 West 7th |
| Tue, Jun 2nd 2026 | 7:30 - 8:00 PM | 1780 West 7th |
3940SG
FullInstructors:
- Paul Storms
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Tue, Apr 14th 2026 | 8:00 - 8:30 PM | 1780 West 7th |
| Tue, Apr 21st 2026 | 8:00 - 8:30 PM | 1780 West 7th |
| Tue, Apr 28th 2026 | 8:00 - 8:30 PM | 1780 West 7th |
| Tue, May 5th 2026 | 8:00 - 8:30 PM | 1780 West 7th |
| Tue, May 12th 2026 | 8:00 - 8:30 PM | 1780 West 7th |
| Tue, May 19th 2026 | 8:00 - 8:30 PM | 1780 West 7th |
| Tue, May 26th 2026 | 8:00 - 8:30 PM | 1780 West 7th |
| Tue, Jun 2nd 2026 | 8:00 - 8:30 PM | 1780 West 7th |
3940SH
Instructors:
- Paul Storms
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Tue, Apr 14th 2026 | 8:30 - 9:00 PM | 1780 West 7th |
| Tue, Apr 21st 2026 | 8:30 - 9:00 PM | 1780 West 7th |
| Tue, Apr 28th 2026 | 8:30 - 9:00 PM | 1780 West 7th |
| Tue, May 5th 2026 | 8:30 - 9:00 PM | 1780 West 7th |
| Tue, May 12th 2026 | 8:30 - 9:00 PM | 1780 West 7th |
| Tue, May 19th 2026 | 8:30 - 9:00 PM | 1780 West 7th |
| Tue, May 26th 2026 | 8:30 - 9:00 PM | 1780 West 7th |
| Tue, Jun 2nd 2026 | 8:30 - 9:00 PM | 1780 West 7th |
3940SI
FullInstructors:
- Paul Storms
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Wed, Apr 15th 2026 | 6:00 - 6:30 PM | J.J. Hill (Community Education Center) |
| Wed, Apr 22nd 2026 | 6:00 - 6:30 PM | J.J. Hill (Community Education Center) |
| Wed, Apr 29th 2026 | 6:00 - 6:30 PM | J.J. Hill (Community Education Center) |
| Wed, May 6th 2026 | 6:00 - 6:30 PM | J.J. Hill (Community Education Center) |
| Wed, May 13th 2026 | 6:00 - 6:30 PM | J.J. Hill (Community Education Center) |
| Wed, May 20th 2026 | 6:00 - 6:30 PM | J.J. Hill (Community Education Center) |
| Wed, May 27th 2026 | 6:00 - 6:30 PM | J.J. Hill (Community Education Center) |
| Wed, Jun 3rd 2026 | 6:00 - 6:30 PM | J.J. Hill (Community Education Center) |