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Guitar Lessons - Private 1:1 Guitar for Beginners to Advanced Musicians

Private, 1:1 guitar lessons for beginners to advancing musicians. Learn guitar techniques and repertoire and improve as a musician. Practice strumming patterns and chords in different genres. Lessons personalized just for you!
SRS Music & STEAM
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:
(25)
Class

What's included

Meets on Demand
schedule meetings as needed
25 mins
per session
Teacher support
Homework
1-2 hours per week. Learners will progress faster with 15-30 minutes of daily practice for beginners, and 30-45 minutes of dialy practice for advancing musicians.

Class Experience

Learning guitar is a great foundation for young musicians. In this class, you will learn acoustic guitar posture, technique, and tone, along with music theory. Learn new songs as you improve your chords, strumming, and picking.

Beginners will start learning important acoustic guitar fundamentals. Advancing guitarists will learn new skills and songs and can explore different genres, including folk, bluegrass, old-time, and even some rock! With lessons tailored to your level and style, you're sure to be playing songs you love!

We tailor each 1:1 lesson to your level and learning style. In the first lesson, you'll learn some guitar basics. The teacher will learn more about your playing experience. With the teacher's guidance, you'll set goals for future lessons. Each week's individualized lesson will build on this foundation as you learn skills and repertoire to create beautiful music. 

Get started on your musical journey with a closer look at good posture, intonation, picking, and tone. In our classes, we practice strings techniques through fun songs and learning exercises. You will add to your repertoire with coaching to improve your musicianship. Bring songs you are working on or suggest songs you want to learn. Not sure what to choose? Your teacher will help you with suggestions for music that's just right for your playing level and interest. Learn in a lighthearted and supportive environment. You will experience demonstrations, feedback, and encouragement.

Learn from a friendly and encouraging teacher who also has an extensive performance background. His experience and patient teaching style will help you improve on your musical goals and create beautiful music. You will focus on playing technique, posture, ear training and listening, and building repertoire. You'll even learn about improvising and music theory. Private lessons are learner-driven and each week's topic and focus is set based on learner needs and interest.

Get ready to meet your musical goals for success on guitar!

Skills and techniques include:
🎵 Holding the guitar and pick. 
🎵 Tuning and string names.
🎵 Two finger chords.
🎵 Strumming and picking patterns.
🎵 Scales.
🎵 Individual string picking.
🎵 New songs and playing by ear.
🎵 Pentatonic and blues scales.
🎵 Improvising.

***After enrolling, please share your playing level and goals. This will help us find the perfect teacher for you! Alani Sugar and Bianca Harris are great for beginning acoustic guitar students. Levi Sanders teaches all levels, including beginners-expert players. Plus, he can teach both acoustic and electric guitar styles.***
Learning Goals
Learners will improve their musicianship and playing technique on acoustic guitar. Learners will build repertoire while also learning music theory, chords, and scales.
learning goal

Other Details

Supply List
Acoustic guitar in good playing condition. 
A pick, (or several, they tend to get lost from time to time)!
A capo.
A tuner, pitch clip, or tuning app.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined February, 2022
4.9
25reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Virginia Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Stacey Rae Sinclair
Master's Degree in Education from Marymount University
Stacey Rae Sinclair
Master's Degree in Music from Florida State University
Zoe Kushubar
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Cleveland Institute of Music
Masato Chang
Bachelor's Degree in Music from Converse College
Zoe Kushubar
Alani Sugar began playing the violin at age 9 and discovered bluegrass at 13, solidifying her passion for music. Since then, she also picked up the guitar and mandolin.

As an up-and-coming musician, Alani brings a fresh, young perspective to bluegrass and old-time music, constantly pushing the boundaries of these genres.

Alani is also a dedicated fiddle and mandolin teacher who loves working with students of all ages and skill levels. She offers private lessons, group classes, and self-paced courses. In her private lessons, she covers topics such as repertoire, technique, ear training, music reading (if desired), improvisation, and playing music with others, all tailored to each student’s interests and goals. Students often praise her for being patient, communicative, and adaptable in her teaching methods.

In August 2020, Alani released her debut solo album, "Walkin' After Midnight." She continues to inspire and educate through her online music lessons, sharing her love for music with learners everywhere.
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Talented multi-instrumentalist Levi Houston Sanders hails from Daybrook, WV. He is also a historian who specializes in the British Empire, Africa, and Napoleon. Levi has won many regional banjo competitions. He has repeated first place wins in the Maryland State Clawhammer Championships. He also took first place in the 2018 MD State three finger banjo contest. Levi also placed first in the 2016 West Virginia Open State Banjo Competition in Elkins, WV. Levi also plays and teaches rockabilly, folk, country, and rock & roll guitar.
 

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25 min

Completed by 2 learners
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Ages: 8-14

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