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Beginning Guitar for Young Learners

This 4 week-intro course to guitar will teach younger students the notes on the first 3 strings of the guitar while they learn fun songs. 3 and 6-string guitars welcome!
Blue Cat Music by Alexandra Rhoads
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4 live meetings
2 in-class hours
Homework
1-2 hours per week. In order to get the most enriching experience from the class, students will be expected to practice 15-20 minutes a day for the duration of the class. Weekly assignments will be given, usually to practice the notes and chords for the song learned in class that day.

Class Experience

In this class, younger students will have a chance to learn the basics of guitar.  The class will cover basics of the guitar such as parts of the instrument and proper posture while playing, treble clef note reading on the first 3 strings of the guitar along with easier forms of guitar chords that will give students a great start! This is a group class but will still be taught even with one learner!

The course will run as follows:

Week 1: Notes on the First String

Students will learn the basics of the treble clef, and how to read and play the notes E, F, and G.  We will discuss strategies to get the best sound from the guitar, how to hold the instrument, use of a pick, and the best hand positions to use while playing.  Song of the week: "Spanish Theme" in the Hal Leonard Guitar Method book. 

Week 2: Notes on the Second String

After a review of the previous week's song, "Spanish Theme," students will learn B, C, and D, the notes on the second string, and how to combine them with the notes they already have learned.   Song of the week: "World Beat" or "Ode to Joy" in the Hal Leonard Guitar Method.

Week 3: Notes on the Third String, Introduction to chords

Students will learn the notes G and A on the 3rd string, and again, how to combine them with the previous notes. They will also learn  beginning forms of two chords, C and G and practice strumming them. Song of the week: "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star."

Week 4: Notes on the 3rd string, 3 string review

Students will review all 8 notes learned and continue to work on "Twinkle Twinkle."  They will also practice chords learned in the previous week.  The instructor will demonstrate how to strum along with the song "Rockin' Robin" using the C and G chords. 
Tips and recommendation for next steps in learning guitar will be discussed at the end of class.
Learning Goals
Students will learn how to play the notes on the first 3 strings of the guitar.  They will learn modified and/or full forms of the chords C, G, and D.  By the end of the course, students will have learned 3 songs, "Spanish Theme," "Ode to Joy," and "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star."
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Acoustic guitar (size appropriate for student)
Guitar tuner or tuner app (it is much appreciated if students/parents tune the guitar before each class meeting. Please see one-time class "Tuning 101" and request a time if you need help with this!)
Guitar pick(s)
Hal Leonard Guitar Method Book 1

Optional: Guitar strap, extra strings
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in Education from George Mason University
Alexandra Rhoads
Bachelor's Degree in Music from The Hartt School - University of Hartford
Elisa García-Gaetan
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Berklee College of Music
Alexandra Stoetzel
Bachelor's Degree in Music from University of Northern Colorado
Levi Carpman
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Gliere Academy of Music, Kyiv, Ukraine
Olena Willits
I have over 14 years experience teaching piano and guitar lessons to students ages 5 to adult.  Additionally, I am certified in special education and have experience working with students with disabilities. 

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for 4 classes
1x per week, 4 weeks
30 min

Completed by 257 learners
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Ages: 7-10
1-5 learners per class

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