Guitar for Beginners
Individual self-paced lessons for beginners - no experience or prerequisite necessary! This six-week course covers all the basics you need to begin playing right away. Experienced teacher with Master of Music Education degree.
Tara Beach Plum Music
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(124)
What's included
6 pre-recorded lessons
6 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
1 hour per week. Students are encouraged, but not required, to practice in between classes and submit video to the teacher for feedback.Assessment
Assessments offered upon request.Grading
Grades provided upon request.Class Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
Beginner Level
This self-paced class is for guitar beginners who would like to study at their own pace. Students will watch a teacher-created video each week, breaking down all the basics of how to play the acoustic, classical, or electric guitar. Students will receive a small suggested video assignment to submit to the teacher each week for feedback.
Each week, we will practice new chords and use these chords to strum 1-2 popular songs.
By the end of these six weeks, students will know:
-How to play basic chords, including C, G, G7, D7, and em
-How to read melodies using guitar tablature ("tab")
-How to play chords to accompany songs harmonically
-How to research chord charts on the Internet and learn new songs on their own
The convenience of the self-paced schedule means learners can practice, review, and progress at their own pace while getting consistent feedback from an experienced instructor!Learning Goals
Learn how to play basic chords C, G, G7, em, and D7Learn how to play melodies using tab
Syllabus
6 Lessons
over 6 WeeksLesson 1:
Guitar 101
All about the guitar, how to hold and tune the instrument, and how to play Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star 22 mins of video lessons
Lesson 2:
First Chords
How to strum songs with C and G7 chords 18 mins of video lessons
Lesson 3:
Intro to Tab
How to read guitar tab and play the chord G 13 mins of video lessons
Lesson 4:
Your Fourth Chord
Songs with C, G7, G; adding the D7 chord 15 mins of video lessons
Other Details
Learning Needs
I have fifteen years of K-8 school music teaching experience, and am familiar with how to adjust my content to meet diverse learning needs.
Pre-Requisites
No experience necessary! This course is for complete beginners.
Supply List
Students will need a 6- or 12-string classical, acoustic, or electric guitar.
Joined April, 2020
4.9
124reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Florida Teaching Certificate in Music/Theater/Arts
Hello! My name is Tara and I am a music teacher and mom in Florida, USA. I have been a school music teacher and private lesson instructor for 15 years, and I love what I do! I currently teach early childhood music at a K-8 school, as well as individual lessons in voice, guitar, piano, and ukulele. I also conduct a children's choir in my home community.
I have a Master of Music Education and Bachelor of Music Education, both from Florida State University. I have taught Pre-K through 12th grade music full time in Florida and Massachusetts schools, and hold teaching certificates in both states. I am proud that my educational background is focused on pedagogy, not just performance.
I believe that music is for every child, and every child is musical. There is a common misconception that musical ability is something people either have or "don't." Music can be taught and learned, just like any skill. Every child has music to share, and I want to help them nurture it. Music lessons are never "one size fits all" -- I am always creating instructional materials that suit the needs and interests of a particular student.
I would love to get to know your child and make music together. If there is a music class you would like to see offered, or if you would like to set up a class time that is not currently scheduled, please send me a message!Reviews
Self-Paced Course
$10
weekly or $60 for all content6 pre-recorded lessons
6 weeks of teacher support
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1 year of access to the content
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Ages: 8-13
