{"title":"Felix Thiang Students","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to Felix Thiang’s Guitar Workshop shopping list for beginning guitar students. We have a long standing and close working relationship with Music Junction who take very good care of all my students, so your support in purchasing the necessary items from a local business like them is highly appreciated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow are the items you will need to start guitar lessons. Simply choose the items you need and add them to your cart. Use the code \u003cstrong\u003eMJC\u003c\/strong\u003e during checkout to receive free delivery\/shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Note on Guitars\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe specific Valencia guitars I have recommended have a slimmer neck than the normal classical nylon string guitars and are well suited for beginning contemporary guitar. At this stage, I don’t recommend spending more on the starter guitar by upgrading to a more expensive model. Please note that the starter guitar’s purpose is to simply get your child going on the instrument before upgrading to a proper full-sized steel string acoustic guitar. As such, we are looking at the least expensive but playable option, with the view to simply discarding it as your child progresses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease do not hesitate to contact me should you have any questions, or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.musicjunction.com.au\/pages\/contact-us\" title=\"Contact Music Junction\"\u003eMegan at Music Junction\u003c\/a\u003e if you need any assistance with your purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"xtreme-classical-guitar-gig-bag","title":"Xtreme Classical Guitar Gig Bag","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlack heavy duty nylon waterproof yarn. 10mm sponge padded and lined. Reinforced at headstock and bridge. 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