Afterschool Guitar
Mondays
4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Starts: October 5, 2026
Dornsife Center for Neighborhood Partnerships
3509 Spring Garden Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Details
This afterschool class accepts children and youth aged 9 through teens who have an interest in playing the guitar. Instructor and professional musician Richard Tucker is ready to work with you whether you are a beginner, have some experience or consider yourself advanced. If you have your own acoustic guitar that’s great but if not, we have a guitar for you to use during the class.
Complete and submit your registration by clicking the REGISTER NOW button. If you have questions, please call 215-473-7810.
Why
- Learn a new instrument
- Expand guitar skills
- Build confidence
- Improve hand-eye coordination
- Sharpen focus, multitasking, and problem-solving skills
Instructors
Richard Tucker
Guitarist Richard Tucker is a native Philadelphian who was introduced to the guitar at age 9 by his father and was playing professionally by the age of 15. After high school he continued working as a professional musician while attending Temple University and the Lyons Technical Institute studying engineering and computer science.
Richard has toured with bands playing in numerous countries around the world. Some of the artists he has toured and shared the stage with include Smokey Robison, Lou Rawls, Phyllis Hyman, Teddy Pendergrass, Dexter Wansel, and many more. His band performs every Tuesday at Warmdaddy’s and Wednesdays at Relish.
Richard is about giving back to the community. Since 2009, Richard has been teaching youth guitar, bass, and beginner music theory at the AMLA school of Music and Esperanza Academy.
Hudhaifah "Haj" B. Abdussabur, Jr.
Hudhaifah B. Abdussabur, Jr. (Youth Assistant) is currently a 7th grade student at Harambee Charter School of Science & Technology in West Philadelphia. Haj, as family and friends call him, is the youngest of five children. His interests include learning random facts, PC gaming, and playing the guitar. Although he excels in all of his school subjects, he most enjoys the challenge of math. He is still undecided on his career path.
Haj began his musical journey two years ago, when a one-day program sponsored by Richard Tucker introduced him to the guitar at the Rose Playground in Overbrook Park. Since his first lesson, he has continued learning under Mr. Tucker. In the Spring of 2025, he was asked to be a teacher assistant for the West Park Cultural Center Guitar Afterschool Program. In this program, he assists students in learning the basics of guitar. He is just beginning, and with his willingness to learn, curious nature, and quick wit, who knows what is next.
