Beginner Guitar 101
This beginner guitar class sets up any student to excel at guitar. From music theory to learning popular songs, students will be taught a variety of skills to take their muscianship to the next level.
What's included
16 live meetings
12 in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. All homework will be practicing the skills taught in the previous class. It will be up to the learner how much they need to practice out side of class, however, practicing out of class will be encouraged in order to keep up with the material.Assessment
Assessments will not be graded in this class. However, assessments on music theory and practical assessments such as reciting the major scale will occur in this class to gauge what the learner needs help with.Class Experience
Beginner Level
In this beginner guitar class, the lessons will require a lot of hands-on learning. This class will consist of learning music theory, scales, and sheet music with an emphasis on playing popular songs. This class sets up the learner with fundamentals of guitar and quickly gets them playing songs that will excite them. The class structure will vary based on the learner's progress. However, the structure of this class is based around the songs the students will learn. All the skills and lessons taught in between will help the learner be able to play the music they enjoy.
Learning Goals
The learner will understand basic music theory and how it applies to the guitar.The learner will learn the major and minor scale.
Syllabus
16 Lessons
over 8 WeeksLesson 1:
Getting to Know the Guitar
In this lesson, the student will learn the parts of the guitar, their function, and some brief history of the guitar and the musicians who have made it famous. 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Guitar theory
To begin learning scales, chords, and songs on the guitar, the student needs a basic knowledge of music theory. This lesson will teach music theory as it pertains to the guitar, and will also get the student comfortable with using a pick, placing fingers on the guitar neck, and other tools to help students begin playing the guitar. 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Note Reading
We will continue learning more songs and begin reading sheet music. Throughout this course, the student will become more and more efficient in reading sheet music. This skill allows them to learn, practice, and play songs on their own. 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Lets learn some songs!
Now that the student has some fundamental knowledge of the guitar, it is time to learn some songs! This will be a fun way to learn some classic songs as well as further the students' knowledge of the guitar fretboard. 45 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
I will use the third-party resource "Music Will" to provide learners with helpful music theory anchor charts and chord charts so that learners have a visual to refer back to when they practice. Learners will not need to access Music Will on their own.
I will also post videos from Youtube on our class page of helpful resources, such as tuning videos and backing tracks. We will also use Youtube to play the song that the learner has decided they want to master. The song will be approved by the parent first before class begins if possible. These videos will be posted on Outschool and the learner will not have to access Youtube on their own.
Pre-Requisites
No experience required for this course.
Supply List
Students will need an electric or acoustic guitar, guitar pick, and tuner for this course.
Joined March, 2024
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hello there! My name is Michael Scott and I am a guitarist, songwriter, and producer based out of Nashville, Tennessee. I love my wife, disc golfing, my loud dalmation named "Butter", and of course... music! I have toured with several artists over the years and have had the pleasure to play beautiful venues such as Radio City Music Hall and The Greek Theatre. I primarily teach guitar, but offer songwriting and production classes as well. I believe music is meant to bring you joy and I approach my teaching in the same manner. I want all my students to love learning about music and for them to use it as an outlet for creativity.Reviews
Live Private Course
$47
weekly or $375 for 16 classes2x per week, 8 weeks
45 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-14
