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Guitar Tone Talk - How to Get the Best Sound Out of Your Instrument

Getting good 'tone' out of your guitar is so important. Take this class to learn how to adjust the sound of your electric guitar and your guitar amp as well as an intro into effects pedals!

Ms. Emma

Average rating:

4.8

Number of reviews:

(92)

What's included

1 live meeting

50 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

⭐️This is the 'beginner' installment of the Guitar Tone Talk class!

⭐️Did you know there's a whole host of different sounds you can create with your guitar? Sign up for this class to learn about all of the 
    possibilities!

Who should take this class?
⭐️Beginner guitar players who aren't sure what knobs on the amp or guitar do
⭐️Anyone who wants get better sound out of their electric guitar
⭐️Guitar players interested in learning electric guitar (you can take this class to learn about the cool sounds you can make with an 
    electric guitar to see if it's a better fit than acoustic guitar).

We will cover:
🤘🏻How to dial guitar tone on your amp
🤘🏻How the guitar and amp you use affect your tone
🤘🏻How the switches and dials on your guitar affect tone
🤘🏻Effects pedals
    🎸Reverb
    🎸Delay
    🎸Distortion
    🎸Overdrive
    🎸Clean tone
    🎸Compression
    🎸Chorus
    🎸Wah
    🎸Fuzz
    🎸Phasing

How will class be taught?
🤘🏻I'll be using my own pedal board, guitar, and amp for in class examples.
🤘🏻Listening examples of different artists using different effects pedals.
🤘🏻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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External Resources

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Ms. Emma

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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Live One-Time Class

$10

per class

Meets once

50 min

Completed by 3 learners

Live video meetings

Ages: 11-15

3-6 learners per class

Financial Assistance

Education Savings Account (ESAs)

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Guitar Tone Talk - How to Get the Best Sound Out of Your Instrument

Ms. Emma

What's included

1 live meeting

Class Experience