Guitar League 01/05/26!

Guitar League Saint Petersburg will meet on January 5, 2026 at the Gulfport American Legion 125 – sign in at 6:30pm. Bringing in the new year for us will be Guitar League member Mr. Scott Hamilton as the Main Presenter!

Guitar League (GL) is an educational organization and community of guitarists of all skill levels sharing music knowledge, techniques and fun. There are many GL Chapters located around the U.S. used as musical clubs that meet once a month, guitar jam, and listen to professional presentations. So, bring your guitar and be prepared to learn, play, and have fun!

How to get there:

The American Legion is located at 6440 5th Ave S, Saint Petersburg 33707. Here is a dropped pin you can use with your smartphone directions app:

https://maps.apple.com/?ll=27.766087,-82.725310&q=Dropped%20Pin&t=m

1st Half guitar playing:

In the first half of the meeting, we will do Open Mic and work through these songs that Scott suggested. We will let Scott guide us on what fret to capo on so that it matches his vocal range as he works with us - so be sure to bring a capo.

I have attached the OnSong archive files, so if you install the free or paid version of OnSong on your iPad or iPhone, you can import and scroll these songs yourself. And I have attached the PDF’s if you would prefer to just print them out.

1. Don’t Stop Believin’ – Journey (Key of C)

2. Only the Good Die Young – Billy Joel (Key of C)

3. Roll Over Beethoven – the Beatles (Key of G)

2nd Half with Scott Hamilton:

In the second half, Scott will perform and if he decides mix it up he may lead us on some more songs we play together.

Club details:

The Guitar League generally meets the 1st Monday of each month from 6:30 PM to 9 PM (sign in & registration at 6:30) at the American Legion Post 125 on 5th Avenue South.

At each meeting, we spend the first 50 minutes playing our guitars together or performing for each other. Next, we take a 20-minute break. In the 2nd half the main presenter spends about 50 minutes sharing a mixture of performing and discussing their craft, something truly unique in the entertainment industry. Attendees are encouraged to bring their acoustic guitar, capo and tuner if they have one.

A prospective member’s first meeting is always free to test-drive the organization. Membership is $120/year for 12 monthly meetings or $10 per month at the door. Membership includes access to a huge curated library of free online lessons from guitar instruction industry leader Truefire and deep discounts on their All-Access plan. The Saint Petersburg chapter of Guitar League is the ninth chapter of the Syracuse, NY based organization. Chapters are located in Syracuse N.Y., Asheville, NC, Boston North, MA, Central Massachusetts, MA, Dallas/Fort Worth, TX, Knoxville, TN, Phoenix, AZ, Poconos, PA, Southern Wisconsin, WIS., and Coachella Valley, CA

Website: https://www.guitarleague.com/saint-petersburg-fl.html

For more information contact:

Guitar League Saint Petersburg

Tom Abrassart

Cell phone: 407-399-1292

Email: SaintPeteGLtom@gmail.com

Guitar League National:

Jim Horsman

Cell phone: 941-786-8137

Email: jimhorsman@gmail.com