What's included
4 live meetings
1 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursAssessment
Students are able to personalized feedback on their playing by submitting videos, however is easiest for them - Flipgrid, Google Drive, or directly uploading the video in the classroom.Class Experience
All classes are recorded! Together, we're going to learn guitar basics while learning to play some favorite songs. We will cover reading music, tabs, chords, strumming patterns, and soloing. Students will be introduced to a new song each week, and will also have plenty of chances to review and apply new material through games and activities that support learning. This is an absolute beginner class, and no background knowledge is required! Playing an instrument is a skill, and the more practice a student puts in, the more progress they will make. So, while homework is not required, practice is highly recommended for students who want to learn to play the guitar.
Learning Goals
Tuning
Chords
Syllabus
4 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
Tuning & Jumping In Quickly
25 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Letter Names & Chords
25 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Strummed Instrument Beginning Technique
25 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Chords & Strummed Stringed Instrument Terms and Parts
25 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
For younger students, parents may need to help with the tuning, covered in the first lesson (classes are recorded and parents can watch afterward, if necessary). Tuning before each practice session is helpful but can be tricky. No accounts are required for any Google drive and YouTube links. Use of Flipgrid is optional, and does require a free account to use.
Supply List
I will provide a 51-page, full-color step-by-step book and music printout pdfs for each of the songs we cover, as well as additional activities and games as they apply. Students should have access to a guitar so they can practice.
1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Teacher expertise and credentials
California Teaching Certificate
Bachelor's Degree from CSUS Sacramento
I have taught music lessons in an online format for years and students love my fast-paced lessons and fun, engaging style. I believe that learning music should be as fun or as serious as the student wants it to be, and I enjoy inspiring young people to develop their musical abilities!
Reviews
Live Group Class
$70
for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
25 min
Completed by 41 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-15
10-18 learners per class