What's included
4 live meetings
3 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
Students will learn dynamically. Visuals on a whiteboard will be drawn, Notes or screen shots can be taken, the instructor will show what it looks like in close up on a guitar to do certain shapes, and the students will have time in break out rooms to practice what they’re learning, and work 1 on 1 with the teacher to improve their learning quality. Over the next 4 weeks, lessons will be structured as follows Lesson 1: Naming the parts of the guitar String names and tuning the guitar Reading/playing your first chord Reading/playing your first piece Recap Lesson 2: Quick review from the previous week Learning our first exercise Proper finger placement Reading/playing your second chord Reading/playing your second piece Recap Lesson 3: Quick review from the previous week Learning our second exercise Reading/playing your third chord Strumming/playing your first chord progression Recap Lesson 4: Quick review from the previous week Reading/playing your fourth chord How to swap that chord into your chord progression from last week Reading/playing your third piece Recap Next Steps for parents/learners
Learning Goals
After the completion of this course, a student will have the necessary tools to begin playing full songs for fingerstyle guitar, or studying for the first grade of their local royal conservatory of music. (Exams through the royal conservatory are optional, but can eventually be used toward high school credit)
Most importantly, students will learn whether or not they enjoy the classical style of playing guitar, and whether or not they wish to continue with it in future lessons.
Other Details
Supply List
Students will need to have access to a nylon stringed guitar (aka. classical guitar) for this class. At a music store, you should be able to get a student guitar for $100, or sometimes even less if you purchase one used. It’s important to buy the correct sized guitar based on your learner’s age. For example, most 8 year olds I’ve taught have used a ½ sized guitar Whereas, most 12 year olds I’ve taught have used a ¾ sized guitar Around 13-14, a full sized guitar starts to become the instrument size of choice
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
I want parents to feel comfortable taking the next step to get their learner started on the first step of their guitar journey. That’s what this class is all about. I’m here to create a relationship between the learner and the guitar that makes them excited about what they could learn next.
I’ve been teaching beginner guitar classes for over 9 years, and have structured this class based on what I’ve found has worked with thousands of students over the years to get them excited about playing guitar.
Additionally, I have formal training in Classical Guitar from Victoria’s Conservatory of Music, and the Royal Conservatory of Canada. Under my guidance, I’ve watched dozens of kids ascend through the grades in classical guitar onto success later in life.
Reviews
Live Group Class
$45
for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
55 min
Completed by 39 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
3-6 learners per class