Guitar Basics and Songs for Beginner Guitarists Music Class
#creative In this class, students will learn how to read guitar tablature, chord diagrams and be able to play some fun songs.
Michele C. Yake
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4.9
Number of reviews:(504)
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What's included
3 live meetings
1 hrs 45 mins in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. I will upload song sheets, tablature, and some videos of how to play the songs, into the classroom each week. You can print the materials out and keep them in a folder if you like. You can also view the materials in the classroom, and practice from there. Students will be given various things to practice each week, on their own, to be ready for the next week's lesson. I recommend that students practice at least 20 to 30 minutes, at least 3 different days, during the week, in order to become familiar with the material, and to develop their skills.Assessment
Each student's progress will be informally assessed during the lessons, and at the close of the course.Class Experience
I welcome learners of all identities and backgrounds into my classes. Please have your guitar tuned before class, but I will help with fine tuning at the class. I will send a link for GuitarTuna that you can use online, or you can get the GuitarTuna app for your phone. This is a beginner course on playing the guitar. No prior experience is necessary. The first class will introduce the students to the guitar, the string numbers and names, and an overview about how to tune the guitar. Then we will learn how to read guitar tablature and play a couple of fun songs. During the following weeks, we will do more guitar tablature and then chord diagrams, with some simple strumming. We will play some fun songs, and learn how to improvise a lead. My teaching style is creative and focused on the individual learners. Music is about self expression and enjoyment. You will need to use the GuitarTuna app or the GuitarTuna online tuner to tune your guitar each week, so that the tuning process does not take up a huge amount of class time. But I will help the students tune during the first class and I will check the tuning each week at the beginning of class.
Learning Goals
The students will be able to play some simple beginner songs.
They will feel more confident about playing guitar and their ability to learn an instrument.
The students will be able to read guitar tablature.
Students will be able to read a chord diagram, and use proper fingerings for chords.
The students will learn some beginner, basic chords, with correct fingering and basic strumming.
The students will be able to hold the guitar properly and use correct left hand positioning.
Students will be able to play an E minor pentatonic scale, and improvise a simple lead.
The students will be prepared to move on to the second level guitar class.
Other Details
Supply List
Acoustic or Electric Guitar Guitar picks Guitartuna app - preferable on a separate device from the one they are signed into zoom on for class.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
No outside sources
Joined May, 2020
4.9
504reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree from Towson University
I have 20+ years experience, as a music teacher. I have taught piano, electric keyboard, guitar, and general music classes, in both the classroom and private settings.
I was head of the music department at a private high school in Maryland.
I taught private piano and guitar lessons at a guitar shop, for 5 years, in addition to my own private students in my studio.
I have a bachelor's degree in music education, from Towson University, plus graduate studies in music education.
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Live Group Class
$33
for 3 classes1x per week, 3 weeks
35 min
Completed by 39 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-13
2-4 learners per class
