This class is designed for beginners who have had little to no experience with the guitar. Each week new skills and songs will be introduced, learners will learn how to strum, form basic chords, transition between chords, play songs, and read chord charts. 

Learners will be given pdf documents after class each week to help guide their practice between classes. It is important that learners practice throughout the week not just during class. Even 5 minutes each day will greatly increase their finger strength and dexterity and help them master foundational guitar skills.

Material that will be covered: 

Week 1: 
Parts of the Guitar
String Numbers, Fret Numbers, Finger Numbers
Posture & Hand Position
Strumming (with and without a pick) 
1 - 1 Finger Chord

Week 2: 
Review String, Fret, Finger Numbers
Review Strumming
2 - 1 Finger Chords
2+ Songs 
Chord Progressions
Reading Chord Charts

Week 3: 
Review String, Fret, Finger Numbers & Strumming
Review 2 Chords and Songs
Single Notes - 3 Notes on 2 Strings
2 Songs (Single Notes) 

Week 4: 
Review String, Fret, Finger Numbers & Strumming
2 New Chords
3+ New Songs
New Chord Progressions 

During each class learners will be on and off of mute. Sometimes everyone will be on mute to learn a new skill and sometimes everyone will be off of mute to practice a skill or play a song together. It is important for me to see and hear each learner to be able to give feedback. I will never have a learner play off of mute if they do not want to, but it is highly encouraged! 

No prior musical or guitar knowledge is necessary, just the willingness to learn something new and have fun! This is a great introductory class if you would like to see if your learner is interested in learning to play the guitar!