Beginner Guitar Lessons
Lessons with specialized instruction to support students in advancing their skills at playing the guitar
Sandra Girouard
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(397)
Rising Star
What's included
1 live meeting
25 mins in-class hours per weekHomework
1-2 hours per week. practice 5-10 minutes daily at the beginning, increasing to 15-20 minutes daily over time.Class Experience
This class listing is for private guitar lessons. These classes are recommended for beginner players with no experience taking lessons on the guitar. During these lessons, we focus on building up the learner(s) specific goals, skills, and interests. During classes, topics we may work on include, but are not limited to reading chord charts and playing chords; accompanying songs; strumming techniques; reading tablature, traditional notation, and rhythmic figures; and playing melodies. Students will also be supported in developing appropriate playing position and independence in tuning the instrument. In the event that the minimum enrollment for this class is not met, the teacher still plans to teach the class in the hopes of other learners joining. PARENTS, if you prefer that your learner ONLY work in a group and do not want them to be a single learner in class, please message the instructor to let her know. PARENTS: It is key that the learner's instrument is in tune. The tuning of the instrument is fundamental to feedback to the student on the accuracy of their playing and consequently, their skill development. Parents should commit to supporting students in tuning the instrument until the students are old enough and skilled enough to be able to tune their instrument independently. Instruments should be checked regularly for tuning adjustments.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
It is key that the learner's instrument is in tune. The tuning of the instrument is fundamental to feedback to the student on the accuracy of their playing and consequently, their skill development. Parents should commit to supporting students in tuning the instrument until the students are old enough and skilled enough to be able to tune their instrument independently. Instruments should be checked regularly for tuning adjustments.
In the event that the minimum enrollment for this class is not met, the teacher still plans to teach the class in the hopes of other learners joining. If you prefer that your learner ONLY work in a group and do not want them to be a single learner in class, please message the instructor to let her know.
Supply List
Learners should have: - a guitar, tuned before class. The learner's guitar should be a good quality instrument that is a suitable size for the learner's age and size. For example, most eight year olds will have difficulty reaching the spans on a full size guitar. - ability to print off learning materials supplied after each lesson or a suitable device to access songsheets and support videos. - access to a tuning app or an electronic tuner for parent supported tuning of their instrument
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
All materials including song sheets, charts, and support videos will be generated by the instructor
Joined April, 2020
4.9
397reviews
Rising Star
Teacher expertise and credentials
Sandra Girouard has over thirty years experience teaching privately and in school settings. She holds Bachelor of Music and Master of Arts degress in music and education. Reviews
Live Group Class
$30
weekly1x per week
25 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-13
2-2 learners per class
