Guitar Flatpicking for Beginners
In this ongoing class we’ll be learning a different flatpicking tune each week!
Rebecca S. | Music Teacher
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5.0
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What's included
1 live meeting
25 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
Beginner Level
Hello learners and parents! In this ongoing guitar class we will focus on the style of playing known as flatpicking. Essentially this is simply playing melody notes rather than chords. We will not be covering chords in this class, however the chords will still be included on the tab/notation provided. This class is appropriate for beginners on guitar, though it is recommended that your learner have at least six months playing experience on the instrument before starting this class! The tune for each lesson will be posted in the classroom at least one week prior to the lesson. Included will be a slow-speed play-along audio recording, as well as written versions in both tablature (tab) and standard notation. To accommodate different skill levels, two versions of each tune will be provided: a super-simple, no-frills, basic version, and also a slightly more advanced version. It’s recommended that learners start with the basic version and shift to the second one when they are comfortable, but more advanced learners may choose to skip the first version entirely and focus on the second. During class learners will be encouraged to take turns playing the tune for the week, or else a tune of their choice if preferred. This is pressure-free class. There is no requirement to have a tune fully learned by class, or pressure to keep up with anyone else! The tunes taught in this class are flatpicking standards, drawn largely from the repertoires of Tony Rice and Doc Watson. Intended schedule for 2025: Week of January 5: Cold Frosty Morning Week of January 12: Rose of Sharon Waltz Week of January 19: Shady Grove Week of February 2: Windy and Warm Week of February 9: Liberty Week of February 16: Girl I Left Behind Me Week of March 2: Old Spinning Wheel Week of March 9: New Five Cents Week of March 16: Over the Waterfall Week of March 23: You are My Flower Week of April 6: Champagne Polka Week of April 13: Ragtime Annie Week of April 20: Down Yonder Week of May 4: Eighth of January Week of May 11: Tennessee Waltz Week of May 18: Hunting the Buffalo Week of June 1: Your Love is like a Flower Week of June 8: Angelina Baker Week of June 15: Bonapartes Retreat Week of June 22: Ashokan’s Farewell Week of July 6: Cripple Creek Week of July 13: John Hardy Week of July 20: Spanish Two Step Week of August 3: Road to Columbus Week of August 10: Kentucky Waltz Week of August 17: Blackberry Blossom Week of August 24: Bully of the Town Week of September 7: Midnight on the Water Week of September 14: Old Joe Clark Week of September 21: House of the Rising Sun Week of October 5: Banks of the Ohio Week of October 12: Uncle Joe Week of October 19: Salt Creek Week of November 2: Riding that New River Train Week of November 9: Shenandoah Week of November 16: White Christmas
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Joined July, 2022
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Hello parents and learners!
***If you are new to Outschool please take advantage of coupon code RebeccaSMu20 to receive $20 off your first class on the platform!
I grew up on a farm in Tennessee (USA) and in addition to music I also love raising rabbits, gardening, and reading! I and my husband currently live with our five beautiful children in the state of North Carolina. I am excited to be part of the Outschool family!
Music has always been a big part of my life, starting with classical piano, which I began at age 8, taking private lessons from a professor at the University of Tennessee. Later on, in my teens, my interests shifted to strings and traditional Appalachian and Celtic music. I learned from many people, including bluegrass musician Justin Moses and as a student of Jim Wood at the Jim and Inge Wood School of Music. As a young adult, I worked as a volunteer interpreter at Cade’s Cove, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, teaching park visitors about Appalachian music. I have played professionally for weddings and other events, in restaurant house bands, as well as at the Museum of Appalachia in Norris, TN. I have led traditional music demonstrations for public school classes, in addition to teaching privately for many years.
I am passionate about introducing young people to traditional Appalachian and Celtic music and helping them perfect their skills!
I primarily teach fiddle/violin and Appalachian old-time and Celtic music, but also bluegrass, Western swing and Texas contest-style fiddle. I also play guitar, both standard and Celtic (DADGAD), piano, mandolin, recorder, penny whistle, mountain dulcimer, ukulele and Irish bouzouki.
I see each learner as a unique individual and cater my teaching approach to best suit their needs and interests.Reviews
Live Group Class
$15
weekly1x per week
25 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-17
1-6 learners per class
