Guitar Private
Learn to play the guitar in this basic skills course. Covering tablature reading, picking, strumming, and listening skills to develop the necessary skills to learn many songs. Build a repertoire list and play for your friends and family!
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5.0
Number of reviews:(20)
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What's included
Meets on Demand
schedule meetings as needed25 mins
per sessionTeacher support
Homework
1 hour per week. Opportunities to continue experiencing class content are offered. The suggested activities will be on your own or the opportunity to continue scheduling personalized lessons. As with any subject, the benefits of personal performance practice such as: improved skill development, increased confidence, and the ability to take on new and greater challenges. We will use the tools from the class to set realistic goals and support personal emotional and task progress feedback.Assessment
In-class assessment: The teacher will observe, question, and seek to understand general music knowledge, musical selections, and performance techniques related to the guitar and be an active guide in the learners' skill development toward mastery of independent, efficient playing and decision-making. Post-class assessment: Before the class ends, we will spend 2 -3 minutes on the go-forward plan for skill development and areas to focus on. The evaluation tools will include: standard guitar playing for technique and skill development practice tracker (adopted from the personal teacher-created resource, "Your Personal Practice Planner."Class Experience
Beginner - Intermediate Level
*A note regarding scheduling: if you do not see your preferred time, please email the teacher to make your request.
Learn music through performance on the guitar. Classes are tailored to learner interests and focus will be driven on a variety of genres including rock/pop, picking-style, strumming style.
Private lessons are the ultimate, personalized class where we can focus on specific learner development, questions, and interests. Time will be dedicated to partnering with the learner as they develop their interests, style, and explore guitar.
Sample topics in a private lesson format include:
- instrument performance basics: posture, holding the instrument, instrument care, string introduction, fret board and finding the notes
- scales
- technical left-hand pattern development
- technical right-hand strumming or finger-picking patterns
- instrument basics everyone should know
- reading music like a guitar player: standard notation, tablature, lead sheets, chord charts, alternate
- how to play chords
- how to play melodies
- performing a variety of music examples that deliberately develop master skills for application to learner-preferred music
- active listening and ear training
The teacher will ensure the learner leaves lessons with a:
~ Goal check-in and adjust
~ Go forward plan
All activities meet the National Standards for Music Education criteria for performing and responding:
Performing:
- Analyze & Interpret: MU:Pr4.1
- Rehearses, Evaluate, & Refine: MU:Pr5
- Present: MU:Pr6
Responding:
- Select: MU:Re.7Learning Goals
Students will learn to:
1. perform a harmonizing instrument (guitar)
2. read music notation in standard, tablature, and lead sheet form
3. play melody lines
4. play chords
5. perform in a variety of performance methods: solo, individual, harmonizing, self-accompanying, in an ensemble
Other Details
Supply List
Guitar Music examples as provided in the lesson posts
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
All materials in this class are created by the teacher. The student is welcome to bring their own music, questions, and inquiries for tutoring assistance.
Joined January, 2024
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20reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
2 teachers have a Graduate degree
Doctoral Degree in Chemistry from The University of Tennessee
Master's Degree in Music from University of Tennessee
2 teachers have a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in Music from Ohio University
Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry from Ohio University
For over a decade, I have provided music instruction across all instruments and ensembles for PreK through high school. My students have gone on to successful careers, with many performing in music. My skills of learning one instrument and effectively transferring that understanding to many other instruments have served me well as a school music educator. I earned a Master's of Music from the University of Tennessee for general, vocal, and instrumental education. My innovative teaching and dedication to music education have gained various industry recognition. I ensure my students receive appropriate teaching methods that help them effectively and safely develop their potential. Thank you for choosing me to be part of your journey.Reviews
Live 1-on-1 Lessons
$35
per sessionMeets on demand
25 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-14
