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Basic Guitar Maintenance (Tuning, Changing Strings, General Care)

In this one-time course, guitar players will learn basic guitar maintenance including how to tune a guitar, how to change strings, types of tuners and strings, and general care tips regarding cleaning, storage, humidity, and temperature.
Mathew Mozzoni
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:
(36)
Class

What's included

1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

In this one-time course, guitar players will learn basic guitar maintenance including:
How to tune the instrument, tuning apps, types of tuners
How to change strings, types of strings, how to make your strings last longer
Storage options, types of cases
How humidity and temperature affects wood 
General cleaning, fret board and pick up maintenance, types of polishes 

Teaching style is open and interactive, with an emphasis on group discussion and practical methods of concept implementation and maintenance.

*A slide show will be used during course, and then shared upon completion. An attached video of a string change will also be included.

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Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined April, 2020
4.8
36reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
I teach music classes of all types! I have a Bachelors of Music from the University of Louisville, with a focus in jazz guitar performance. Although my focus was in jazz guitar, I have experience playing and teaching a wide spectrum of styles and topics. I’m an educator, guitarist, bassist, and composer/arranger. I have experience  performing music in a variety of groups and genres, most notably with Linkin’ Bridge from America’s Got Talent! I have years of experience teaching private and group lessons ranging in topics from private instrument lessons (bass, guitar, uke), theory, ear training, jazz improv, and much more! 

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Meets once
30 min
Completed by 3 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
1-18 learners per class

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