Beginners Guitar Club 101- The Basics
In this 4-week online course, students will learn the basics of guitar.
Greg
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What's included
4 live meetings
3 in-class hoursClass Experience
*Guitar Workshop is a course for beginner guitarists, dedicated to providing a musically enriching experience for students who wish to keep music in their lives. Students will learn to play guitar by ear and from music notation while studying various musical styles and introductory music theory. This is a brief overview of some materials that will be covered: **Whether you start with an acoustic guitar or an electric guitar, it is wise to be able to identify all the guitar parts with their correct names. Take some time to memorize all the part names and you will find it easier to understand their function later on. **Electric guitars can come in every shape imaginable and there is a huge range of different parts available. Although electric guitars can have many different types of parts, the basic layout and functions are normally all very similar. **Guitar TAB or Tablature is a simple way of writing out music for guitar (and other similar instruments). Think of it as a ‘map’ of the guitar neck. It shows what frets to play on which strings. Tablature is unique to guitar-based instruments, so don’t be surprised if you give a TAB to a violinist, and they give you a strange look because they can’t read it. The formal way of writing music for guitar is when a standard notation staff is connected to a TAB staff. The informal way is to show the Guitar TAB staff only in text format. The informal way is how you will find most TAB on the internet. *Topics covered- *Parts of The Guitar *Tuning the Guitar *Finger warm-up / Introduction to scales *One string song melodies *Introduction to chords *Introduction to Tab
Learning Goals
Teaching Point / Goals-
I will give a structured paced lesson that helps students understand each step of the way what is expected and how to perform each task. I will teach students proper hand positions and how to look at the guitar fretboard as their roadmap to learn to see melodies and chords, also to be able to not get lost on the fretboard.
*Teaching Style-
**I Do - We Do - You Do
This form of study is time tested over my 20yrs of teaching in the public school system.
*Students get clear instruction by watching the teacher ( I Do)
*Students then get to participate with the teacher ( We Do)
*Students then get to complete the exercises on their own (You Do)
The guitar is an instrument that is hands-on. For this reason, it is as much visual as it is auditory. Students need to internalize and practice what is taught. At the end of class, students will play together with the teacher in a fun and musical way.
*Since this is a beginner course there is no required experience.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
All material learned is appropriate for all learners.
Supply List
16 files available upon enrollment Students will need an acoustic or electric guitar. A tuner is recommended and a pick.
14 files available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
My name is Greg Clarke I'm a guitarist, songwriter, performer, composer, and teacher based out of Woodbridge, New Jersey.
I began listening to music at an early age. I would go through my older brother and sister's record collection where I developed my love for all things music. I got my first guitar at age 13 and began teaching myself how to play. I learned how to play the music that I heard from the records. I began to fall in love with making and listening to music.
I have a passion for working with new musicians who feel that very same spark of inspiration.
My teaching style uses contemporary music to teach the basics and fundamentals of technique and music theory. My main objective is to turn that initial spark into a fire that can last a lifetime. I feel that we all have music inside of us. It is the common language that we speak.
My credentials:
Union County College- Guitar Instructor
● Lesson plans
● guided practice with music instruction
● one on one lesson and instruction
● music theory
● whole group instruction
● live performance assessment
● parent contact
● developed curriculum
● skill-driven lessons
● supplemental materials
Private Guitar Lessons
MUSIKA Guitar Instructor (Online Instruction)
2.Professional Playing background
Virginia State University Trio Band- R&B Group-rhythm/Lead Guitar-All Styles(Rock-Blues-R&B-Reggae)
Scarlet Blues Band-Founding member
Deep Pocket Band-Composer/Lead Guitarist
In-Session Rock Band/Lead Guitarist
Jazz Trio Band-Lead Guitar/Composer/Arranger
Equinox Band-Jazz-Fusion-Founding Member-Composer/Arranger/rhythm/Lead Guitarist(All original music)
3.Notable Gigs
Chicago Blues Club West Village NYC
Trumpets Jazz Club N.J
Cape May Jazz-Blues Festival N.J
CrossRoads Blues-Jazz Club N.J
MouseTrap Rock Club N.J
J-August Blues Club-House Band N.J
West 10th Street Live( Jam Band) N.J
Many more special events (Corporate Gigs/Weddings/Private Parties/Jersey Shore Beach Parties)
4.Notable Artist Performed with
Scarlet Moore Blues singer
Jeanie Bryson ( Daughter of "Dizzy" Gillespie)
Rick Derringer's Bass Player Buddy
Kenny Neal Blues Player
Many more sidemen and session players
5.Educational Teaching Background (20yrs)
Grandview Elementary School
Second Grade Teacher
● Taught all subject matters
● Implemented differentiated instruction
● Collaborated with the child study team to foster the growth of students
● Developed and instructed work-study groups
● The integrated class works program in the core curriculum
● Maintained core curriculum standards in an effective productive environment
Franklin Public Schools Substitute Teacher
● Maintained an environment that was productive for children from Kindergarten to Sixth grade
● Wrote lesson plans and structured educational activities that incorporated different learning styles
● Worked individually with learning disabled, neurologically impaired, and emotionally disturbed children.
● Utilized problem-solving skills to reduce classroom conflicts and promote a healthy learning atmosphere
● Served as a positive role model and influenced students toward education
● long term Substitute- Six Grade Teacher position
● Collaborated with headteacher and principal in the development of class instruction
Pine Grove Manor Elementary School ELA/Teacher
● Lesson Plans / Curriculum standards
● Teachers College-Music lessons-theory and history
● collaborated with grade-level teachers
● taught ELA to general education students
Sampson G Smith Elementary School Fifth Grade Literacy Teacher
● Maintained core curriculum standards
● Lesson plans / Rubicon system
● Integrated Teachers College Literacy Program
● Collaborated with Grade Level Teachers / Literacy Coach
After School Programs-Supervisor of C.A.RE. programs
Education
Bachelor of Science Virginia State University 1985-1989 Microsoft
Window/Office/Word/Excel/Powerpoint, Mac OS, Grade Keeper, Print Master, Nearpod, Genesis, Seesaw, Epic, Raz-Kids-Flocabulary-The Brain, Notion, Omnifocus, Google Classroom, Google Drive, Chrome, Safri, Firefox
Music Programs- Logic pro / Cubase / Reason / Abelton Live / Pro Tools/Bitwig/Studio 1
Reviews
Live Group Class
$48
for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
45 min
Completed by 4 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-15
1-6 learners per class
This class is no longer offered
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