Guitar Shreds for Building Your First Set
Complete a literature review of all the songs you know on guitar and learn to program them and prepare different sets of music for different purposes and contexts (personal, social, cultural). Build your repertoire of guitar songs here.
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What's included
4 live meetings
1 hrs 20 mins in-class hoursAssignments
1 hour per week. Each meeting offers new music samples for learners to practice outside of class. Performance outside of class will help you learner improve and internalize class discussions.Certificate of Completion
Certificate of completion will include a skill checklist where learners can self-assess novice improvement and movement to intermediate skill levels.Class Experience
Beginner Level
This is a project-based class for learners who want to learn to perform for others on their gtuiar. Whether you have written your own song, learned a whole set, or want to provide a sing-a-long, Step 1: decide on you project options for performance Step 2: build promotional materials and how you will build awareness of your performance Step 3: practice your set delivery and program - what needs to happen when and what resources will you need Step 4: share your performance and reflection work Class activities are divided in the following manner: Planning to guitar performance 50 % to 50% 60 % to 40%
Learning Goals
MU:Pr4.1.H.5a Demonstrate how a varied repertoire of music that includes melodies and chordal accompaniments is selected, based on personal interest, music reading skills, technical skill, as the context of the performances.MU:Pr5.1.H.5a Apply teacher provide criteria to performances of a varied selection of music that includes melodies and chordal accompaniments and apply practice strategies to address performance challenges and refine the performances.
Syllabus
4 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
Repertoire selection
Today is project walk-through day where we will discuss the application of program management to performance arts, specifically on the guitar. Let's play through music you know and look at music you have a burning desire to learn.
With limited guidance, identify and demonstrate how personal interests and experiences influence musical selection for specific purposes.
Demonstrate and explain personal interest in, knowledge about, and purpose of varied musical selections. 20 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Refining musical ideas
With guidance, apply personal, teacher, and peer feedback to refine performances. With guidance, use suggested strategies in rehearsal to improve the expressive qualities of music. 20 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Prepare to perform
With limited guidance, convey expressive intent for a specific purpose by presenting a final version of personal musical ideas to peers or informal audience. 20 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Ready, set, play!
It's performance day! Get your concert experience during this class session. Demonstrate performance decorum and audience etiquette appropriate for the context and venue. 20 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Performing a musical instrument will add to the sound levels of your environment. Be prepared for an increase in the sound levels and prepare the learner for a focused lesson as well as other members in the environment who are engaged in other activities that may require a lower sound experience.
Supply List
Guitar Digital or print copies of class handouts that are in the classroom posts and recaps Guitar pick (optional - I will not be playing with one) Capo (optional)
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined January, 2024
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Teacher expertise and credentials
1 teacher has a Graduate degree
Doctoral Degree in Chemistry from The University of Tennessee
1 teacher has a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry from Ohio University
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Live Group Course
$20
weekly or $80 for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
20 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-9
1-2 learners per class
