What's included
1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
Beginner Level
This class will focus on teaching students the fundamentals of guitar in a group setting! Prior to joining this class, all students will go through a placement course to determine their skill level. I would love to hear what kind of music or which artists your learner enjoys listening to! :) This class teaches the basics of guitar. After every class, we will pick up where we left off in the next one! The goal is continued growth and a really fun time for each student! I hope to share in my love of music and instruments with your learners. :) I focus on teaching with joy, encouragement and excitement in each class. I hope to create an environment that is welcoming and accommodating. We will always work at the students' pace. We will work on the following topics initially: -how to tune a guitar -the parts of a guitar -the names of the strings -numbering the fingers -the purpose of a metronome Then we will build into: -chords and chord shapes -how to read charts -rhythms -strumming patterns -picking patterns -learning songs I also offer a Taylor Swift class where we learn new Taylor Swift songs every week on guitar! Students can graduate into taking this course upon determining their enhanced skills. If you have any specific questions about this class, please message me through the Outschool messages.
Learning Goals
Students will improve their understanding of the anatomy of the guitar.
Students will develop a fundamental understanding of the basics of guitar.
Other Details
Pre-Requisites
Group Guitar Placement Class
Supply List
A guitar (acoustic or electric)
Language of Instruction
English
Teacher expertise and credentials
😁About Me:
- Joyful, kind, emotionally intuitive music instructor, songwriter and touring artist
- Based in Nashville, TN
- Bachelor’s Degree in Music Business (Belmont University)
- Country Music Hall of Fame professional songwriting instructor (2018-Present)
- Vocal, guitar, stage presence and performance coach (2019-Present)
⭐️A Few Career Highlights:
- Touring opening act artist for Rascal Flatts, Old Dominion, Sheryl Crow, Chase Rice, Chris Lane, Sam Hunt, Mitchell Tenpenny, etc.
- Cowrites with #1 hit songwriters: Shane McAnally, JT Harding, Bonnie Baker, Danny Orton, Rob Crosby, Greg Barnhill, Billy Montana, Michael Farren, Frank Myers, Steph Jones, etc.
- Vocal lessons with Herschel Boone (Background Singer for Mary J. Blige, R Kelly and Kid Rock)
- Vocal lessons with Janet Kenyon (Vocal coach for American Idol and Voice contestants, Melinda DooLittle, etc.)
- Vocal lessons with Melissa Kirby (Vanderbilt University Vocal Coach)
- Private piano lessons for 12 years.
- Private guitar lessons for 4 years.
- Music production demo creation (2018-Present)
🎶Courses I Teach:
- Songwriting (private or group lessons)
- Songwriting Camps
- Guitar Lessons (private or group lessons)
- Taylor Swift Guitar Classes
- Vocal Lessons (private or group lessons)
*Keep an eye out for a growing list!*
💡Teaching Approach & Philosophy:
- Focus on the individual students’ growth and goals
- Encourage the love of music
- Go at the pace that ensures the students’ maximized retainment of material
- Goal: capture the joy of playing music and learning about it
🗒Personal Interests:
- Exercising
- Spending time with close friends
- Writing, recording and performing my own music
- Touring and traveling
📅 Scheduling:
- Happy to accommodate schedule requests
- Reach out with any questions
- Flexible to ensure the best experience for your learner
Reviews
Live Group Class
$16
weekly1x per week
30 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-11
2-6 learners per class
Financial Assistance
Tutoring
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