What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hours per weekMastery Evaluation
1-2 hours per week. If students record a video of themselves playing, I will provide feedback.Progress Report
includedClass Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
Intermediate Level
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Learning Goals
Learn essential fingerpicking patterns
Expand acoustic repertoire
Other Details
Pre-Requisites
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Must know basic chords and strumming patterns
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Must know how to tune guitar, and ensure guitar is tuned BEFORE class starts.
Supply List
โ Guitar: Acoustic or electric (plugged into an amp). โ Notebook and Pen: For taking notes. โ Handouts and Sheet Music: Provided by the instructor. โ Access to Online Resources and Recordings: For supplementary learning materials.
Language of Instruction
English (Level: B2+)
Teacher expertise and credentials
6 teachers have teaching certificates
New York Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Washington Teaching Certificate in Foreign Language
Washington Teaching Certificate in Social Studies/History
Washington Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
North Carolina Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Missouri Teaching Certificate
Tennessee Teaching Certificate in Science
2 teachers have a Graduate degree
Master's Degree in Education from Liberty University
Master's Degree in Education from Western Governors University
11 teachers have a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree from Purdue University
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Philadelphia College of Bible
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Millersville University
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Liberty University
Bachelor's Degree in English from Florida State University
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Catawba College
Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education from Missouri State University
Bachelor's Degree in Music from Western Connecticut State University
Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and Government from Patrick Henry College
Bachelor's Degree in Biology/Biological Sciences from Middle Tennessee State University
Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics from University of Northwestern - St. Paul
I've been producing, performing, and teaching music to people of all ages for over 10 years. In addition to teaching, I regularly perform, write, record, produce, and mix various music projects of my own and for other artists and clients. I'm deeply passionate about music and creating, and love to share the joy and knowledge of how to express oneself musically with my students. His classroom is lively, lighthearted, and upbeat. You can expect lots of encouragement while he gives feedback and pointers to improve. He aims to cultivate your creativity, stretch your musicality, and hone in on what sparks your musical curiosity.
Reviews
Live Group Class
$19
weekly1x per week
45 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 14-18
5-12 learners per class