Guitar for Beginners
In this 20-week course, students will learn the fundamentals of guitar playing culminating with the ability to learn and play their favorite songs
Chad Shivers
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(9)
What's included
20 live meetings
10 in-class hoursAssignments
1-2 hours per week. includedAssessment
includedClass Experience
This is a comprehensive course for the beginner guitar player. We will start with the absolute basics from how to hold and tune the guitar. From there, we will learn a series of chords and implement them using exercises. Afterwards, scales will be taught as a means to play single notes and read tablature. These fundamentals will allow us to learn advanced techniques and complete songs. Toward the end of the class we will discuss music theory and advancing the student's abilities and goals. I teach using my own method which will be sent to the student along with other shared materials and examples. We will learn a lot but also have fun in the process, I try to keep each lesson light and always cater to the individual student's needs. Students will receive messages each week with an overview of the lesson and what/how to practice for the following lesson.
Learning Goals
Students will learn about their instrument, correct posture while playing, and proper technique.Students will learn chords and strum patterns.
Syllabus
20 Lessons
over 20 WeeksLesson 1:
Introduction to the basics
- How to sit and hold instrument properly, using a pick
- Understanding the parts of your guitar: neck, strings, frets, fretboard, etc.
- Tuning your instrument using an electronic tuner 30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Major chords and the blues
-How to read chord charts
-Major chords: A, D, and E
-12 Bar Blues exercise 30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
More major chords and "Brown Eyed Girl"
-Review 12 Bar Blues exercise
-Major chords continued: G and C
-4/4 or common time, counting rhythms, and subdivision
-“Brown Eyed Girl” exercise 30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Minor chords and doo-wop
-Review “Brown Eyed Girl” exercise
-Minor chords: Am, Dm, and Em
-6/8 time
-Doo-Wop exercise 30 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Supply List
Instrument, picks, tuner (app is satisfactory), metronome (app is satisfactory), music stand.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined October, 2022
5.0
9reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Teacher has a bachelor's degree in classical guitar performance and over 20 years of teaching experience. Reviews
Live Private Course
$500
for 20 classes1x per week, 20 weeks
30 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-18
