What's included
Meets on Demand
schedule meetings as needed25 mins
per sessionTeacher support
Homework
1-2 hours per week. Students are encouraged to practice what is learned in their lesson throughout the week. It is recommended that students practice 10 or more minutes, 5 days a week.Class Experience
Ongoing private guitar lessons. 1-on-1 instruction individualized to each learner's unique needs and goals. Subscribe to have the same lesson day/time each week. Perfect for complete beginners, intermediate players, or advanced players who are looking to develop new skills and further their technique. No previous musical experience or knowledge is required. Possible topics that will be worked on: -How to hold the guitar and pick -How to tune the guitar -Playing position and rest position -How to strum -Hand/finger position -How to read chords, tab, and music notation -How to play chords and chord progressions -How to count and play strumming patterns on the guitar -How to play songs using chords -How to play melodies Bring your guitar and any music that you may be working on! I will also provide you with exercises and songs for your skill level during our lesson. I encourage family members to assist their learners if needed during the first lesson, but to remain off-screen during this class per Outschool policy. Frequent modeling, clear directions, and repetition will be used during instruction to maximize students' success. After a student's first lesson, I highly suggest allowing your student to learn and play their instrument independently to allow them to progress into self-sufficient and self-motivated musicians. Cancellation Policy: This is a weekly ongoing class. You will be charged by Outschool every Sunday to reserve your weekly lesson day/time, unless you unsubscribe or pause your subscription. If you do choose to unsubscribe or pause, your particular lesson day/time will be available to other learners on the Outschool platform to enroll in. This ongoing class is best for learners with a consistent schedule. If at any time your schedule no longer allows for consistent weekly lessons, I would suggest unsubscribing from ongoing lessons and enrolling in one-time lessons instead. Refunds will not be provided for no-shows. If you have a conflict with your reserved lesson day/time and notify the teacher by the Sunday before your scheduled lesson, 2 makeup lessons will be permitted per 8 week period.
Learning Goals
Students will develop and improve their guitar skills such as how to hold the instrument, playing position and rest position, how to strum, proper hand and finger position, play chords, count and play chord patterns, and how to play songs using chords, and how to play melodies. They will also improve their rhythm, counting skills, music reading skills, and pattern recognition.
Other Details
Supply List
Students must have their own guitar (6 strings). Guitars must be tuned before the start of every class (parents please assist with this as needed). Songs and exercises will be provided during each lesson.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Teacher expertise and credentials
New Jersey Teaching Certificate in Music/Theater/Arts
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Teachers College, Columbia University
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Ithaca College
I am a certified music educator with a M.A in Music & Music Education. I have been playing the guitar for 19 years. I have been teaching group music classes in public schools for 10 years. I also have taught private music lessons for 15 years. I love this instrument and specialize in teaching beginning instrumental music lessons to young beginners.
Reviews
Live 1-on-1 Lessons
$40
per sessionMeets on demand
25 min
Completed by 3 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-16