Acoustic Guitar for Beginners : Learning the Basics!
Learn the basics of playing guitar including hand placement, strings, the most common chords, and strumming!
Riley J Smith
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(2)
What's included
3 live meetings
2 hrs 15 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
Students will learn the basics of guitar playing over the course of a month in a friendly group atmosphere that gathers once weekly. Each learner will be guided step-by-step as they observe, practice, and apply new skills. Students are encouraged to find the joy in creating music even during the learning stages. Session Focuses: Session 1: Parts of the guitar, holding the instrument, hand placement, tuning, and gaining familiarity with the strings; Learn to play chord A Session 2: Learn to play chords E & C; Strum Along to Songs! Session 3: Learn chords G & D; Strum Along to Songs! Each class will start with a short warm up. These are little tricks that help get the student's hand and mind more comfortable with all the elements that make a good guitarist. We will then cover the week's material listed above, as well as review what we learned in the previous class. Students can learn through observing techniques, hearing and comparing sounds, discussing experiences with peers, asking the instructor questions, considering the instructor's advice, and testing out the instrument through independent exploration! Each student is encouraged to share their music with their microphone on at Group Music Moments or during a Solo Music Moments, though they may remain muted if preferred. We also occasionally utilize songs (such as Kidz Bop) in class to have a familiar tune to play alongside!
Other Details
Supply List
-Guitar: the student may have an acoustic or electric guitar, although classes will be taught on my unamplified acoustic -Tuner: A guitar tuner can be bought at most local music stores, although a simple free app works too! I use PanoTuner on my iPhone -Pick: A simple guitar pick can be purchased at local music stores or made (there are DIY tutorials online), although it is not needed. I will be teaching most of the lessons without a pick
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined May, 2020
5.0
2reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I have played guitar for over 15 years. My first 4 years of lessons were from a professional heavy metal guitarist focusing mainly on electric guitar and rock/metal music. Later, I moved my focus to acoustic guitars and pop/country/indie music. While I am a life long learner always gaining new skills, I now no longer take guitar lessons, but teach them. My students so far have ranged in age from age 5 to age 45.Reviews
Live Group Class
$99
for 3 classes3x per week, 1 week
45 min
Completed by 4 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-14
6-14 learners per class
