Classic Rock Guitar Fun 101-Learn to Play in a Band!
In this class you will learn not only how to play classic rock songs, guitar techniques and solos but also get an education on basic music theory in a fun musical context! We'll use backing tracks to emulate a band situation. Lets go!
What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hours per weekHomework
1-2 hours per week. Suggested homework will include practicing songs, solos and memorization of some scales and chords. Once a week, after each class meeting.Class Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
Intermediate Level
Classic rock songs will be taught, incorporating music theory in the context of learning each song and solo. How to improvise using scales, playing in time with backing tracks, right and left hand techniques and getting the right sound out of your instrument and amplifiers will be interwoven in the lessons. I will be teaching the songs and solos using backing tracks as needed to practice new material covered. I will model the notes and techniques on the guitar slowly, offering tips on how to facilitate performing the music accurately and how to make the best use of practice time, expediting the learning process. I like to keep the lessons moving and incorporate opportunities for students to share out how they're progressing. Time will be set aside for questions and feedback. The lessons will be casual in nature but will require careful attention. My style is easy going and I never put pressure on students, only encouragement and tough, honest advice. Schedule/Agenda: Week 1- Feb 13th- Topic: Journey's Don't Stop Believin', Theme: The E Major scale- Main guitar parts, Major scale/Ionian mode review, fills and solo part 1, practice with backing track Week 2- Feb 20th- Topic: Don't Stop Believin' Solo part 2, Theme: How to improvise over the chord changes and backing track, using target notes to emphasize in the E major scale Week 3- Feb 27th- Topic:Ozzy Osbourne's Crazy Train- Theme:The F# Minor scale - Main Guitar riff and verse chords, practice with backing track, lead guitar fills between chorus and verses. Discussion and modeling of F# Minor scale and Dorian mode. Week 4- March 5th- Topic:Crazy Train part 2- Theme: Main solo, advanced techniques used such as harmonics and tapping, scale use- Minor, Dorian and intro to Pentatonic scale. Getting the proper tone and equipment suggestions will be interspersed within all lessons. Learners will voluntarily demonstrate their progress by performing on video. Time will be allotted for questions and answers/ discussion after each lesson. Suggested practice/homework will be offered with no requirement for completion.
Learning Goals
My goals are for students to be able to play their favorite rock songs accurately with confidence in a band situation or solo for their own enjoyment, creating a life long love for learning to expand their skills on the instrument, as I have done throughout many years of playing in diverse situations.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
some popular songs may contain explicit lyrics, we will be focusing on the music primarily, questionable and inappropriate lyrics will be avoided.
Pre-Requisites
A basic knowledge of guitar tablature (no standard music reading required) ,ability to play basic major and minor chords, names of notes on the guitar fretboard (suggested).
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined January, 2024
Teacher expertise and credentials
Florida Teaching Certificate in Music/Theater/Arts
I'm certified in Music K-12, have played in multiple bands and solo situations and have taught privately and in community school.Reviews
Live Group Class
$21
weekly1x per week
45 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
6-18 learners per class
