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Guitar Explorers: A Musical Adventure

Ages 13-18
Live Group Class
In Guitar Explorers, learners of every level come together to improve their guitar skills using popular songs and practical music theory. Chords, tabs, and sheet music are provided each week; all they need is their guitar!
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Live video meetings
1x per week
1-12 learners per class
50 min

What's included

1 live meeting
50 mins in-class hours per week
Projects
Learners will receive a copy of the song to be covered in the week's session.
Certificate of Completion
1 after class completion

Class Experience

This club is all about exploring the guitar! This means using popular songs to learn the fundamentals of good guitar technique and music theory, as well as teaching good practice habits. Each class begins with a demo/playthrough of the song as learners follow along with the music. Then, we collaboratively deconstruct the parts of the song, identify patterns, and formulate practice routines to improve our playing. Finally, we will put the song back together and play it as a group!

Topics will change from week to week, here's what to expect:
Week 1 (Nov. 15th, Dec. 13th, Jan. 10th): Vance Joy: Riptide - How to change open chords quickly.
Week 2 (Nov. 22nd, Dec. 20th, Jan 17th): Taylor Swift: 22 - How to make our strumming patterns more accurate.
Week 3 (Nov. 29th, Dec. 27th, Jan 24th): AC/DC: Thunderstruck - Mastering Hammer-ons and Pull-offs.
Week 4 (Dec. 6th, Jan. 3rd, Jan. 31st): Metallica: Master of Puppets - Improving our picking technique.

Learners are encouraged to repeat their favorite songs across multiple weeks to continue to improve their skills.

Learning Goals

Read sheet music, guitar tabs and chords
Know the names and locations of the notes on the fretboard

Other Details

Learning Needs
Audio and video resources will be provided for each meeting, along with printable sheet music.
Pre-Requisites
Learners should have basic proficiency with open-position chords on the guitar, including C, G, D, A and E major and minor, and basic strumming patterns.
Supply List
Learners will need:
A guitar, tuned and ready to play. 
A guitar amplifier and cable, for students with electric guitars.

Learners will receive:
A handout with sheet music, chords and tabs for the song of the week.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Joined October, 2024
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Teacher expertise and credentials
I have over two decades of experience teaching, recording and touring all over the world as a professional musician. I also hold a Master's degree in guitar.

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