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Beginner Classical Guitar (Ages 8-12)

Give your learner the opportunity to explore Classical Guitar in a class with other beginners!
Troy S.
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:
(90)
Class

What's included

4 live meetings
3 hrs 40 mins in-class hours

Class 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.
learning goal

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.
Joined March, 2020
5.0
90reviews
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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.

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$45

for 4 classes

1x per week, 4 weeks
55 min
Completed by 39 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
3-6 learners per class

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