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Guitar Tone Talk - For Intermediate Guitar Players

Learn about how to get the best sound out of your guitar and amp and how to dial tone on guitar pedals!
Ms. Emma
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:
(92)
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What's included

1 live meeting
40 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

⭐️This class is all about getting the best sound out of your guitar and learning about the guitar tone possibilities that are available! 

Who should take this class
⭐️Guitar players who feel overwhelmed over which guitar pedals to purchase
⭐️Guitar players who are trying to figure out what kind of tone they like
⭐️Guitar players who want help dialing pedals 
⭐️Guitar players who want to get better sound out of their instrument

We will cover:
🤘🏻How to dial guitar tone on your amp
🤘🏻How different guitars and amps you use affect your tone
🤘🏻Which pickups to use to create certain guitar tones
🤘🏻Effects pedals
    🎸Reverb
    🎸Delay
    🎸Distortion
    🎸Overdrive
    🎸Clean tone
    🎸Compression
    🎸Chorus
    🎸Phasing
    🎸Fuzz
    🎸Wah

How will class be taught?
🤘🏻I'll be using my own pedal board, guitar, and amp for in class examples.
🤘🏻Listening examples. Students will receive additional listening examples after class so they can explore the concepts on their own too.
🤘🏻Examples of well known guitar players, the guitars and amps they use, and how these elements affect their tone.
🤘🏻My classes are very laid back and I encourage students to ask questions and engage with the material!

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Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined May, 2020
4.8
92reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Greenville University
Hi, I'm Emma, I help curious and creative students develop their passion for music and apply the skills they learn outside of the classroom!

My Credentials
⭐️ Over a decade of experience as a guitarist
⭐️ Solo artist with original music on Spotify 
⭐️ 4 years experience teaching guitar
⭐️ 200+ students
⭐️ BS Music degree
⭐️ Beginner - advanced
⭐️ Acoustic and electric
⭐️ Specialize in rock and blues; trained in jazz and competent in fusion.

⭐️I equip my students to apply the skills they learn outside of the classroom, through an encouraging and positive learning environment.⭐️
🎸 I'm looking for curious and creative students who are excited about learning guitar!
🎸 I provide a laid back classroom environment and encourage my students to try new things and embrace mistakes as a part of the learning process. 
🎸 I'm passionate about investing in young musicians!
🎸 My students learn everything you need to know to play in a band and play all their favorite songs! My students learn music theory, critical thinking skills, 

emmanobbemusic.com
Find me on Spotify and Apple Music under 'Emma Nobbe'

Fun facts about me!
⭐️ My favorite bands - Larkin Poe, Led Zeppelin, Rush, Van Halen, Fleetwood Mac, The Allan Brothers, Jack White, and many more. I love rock 70s, 80s, blues rock, and modern rock music. 
⭐️ In my free time, you can find me spending time with my dog, Maggie May, and hiking outdoors!

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Meets once
40 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
3-6 learners per class

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