Note: This is not a beginner class. Learners are required to have taken "Guitar for Young Learners" part 1 before signing up. 

In this class, younger learners will have the chance to build upon basic guitar skills. The class will cover note reading on the first 3 strings of the guitar, along with expanding upon previous knowledge of guitar chords.  

Week 1: First 2 strings review, "Blues"

Students will review the notes on the first two strings of the guitar (B, C, D, E, F, and G) and apply them to a fun blues/rock-inspired song called "Blues" in the Hal Leonard Guitar Method book.

Week 2: Practice with the first 3 strings, "Aura Lee"

Students will review notes G and A on the 3rd string, and apply the notes on the first 3 strings to the song "Aura Lee," also in the Hal Leonard Guitar Method (Parents might recognize this song as "Love Me Tender" by Elvis Presley!)

Week 3: Chord review, tied notes

The first part of class, we will focus on reviewing chords C and G and learning the D7 chord. Students will practice switching chords. 
Song of the week is "When the Saints Go Marching In" from the Hal Leonard Guitar Method. The concept of tied notes will be introduced through this song. 

Week 4: Review

This week will wrap up everything we have learned in class.  We will focus on playing "When the Saints Go Marching In" both with notes and by strumming along with chords.  If time, and based on progress, students will be introduced to the best methods for playing the full C and G chord (until this point, the class has focused on partial chords for C and G).  

Throughout our 4 weeks together, students are strongly encouraged to practice between 20-30 minutes a day to make the most of their class experience.