Learn Fun Songs on Guitar! Beginner Acoustic Guitar Class - Level 1 Course
In this 8 week online course, students will learn fundamental guitar concepts and beginner level songs using the skills learned. This course will cover knowledge of the fretboard, major scales, basic rhythm, chords, and fun song challenges!
What's included
8 live meetings
5 hrs 20 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. daily practice of previous lesson materialLetter Grade
Students will each perform a song at the end of the course and be graded on their performance.Class Experience
Beginner Level
In this Beginner Acoustic Guitar Course, I will cover basic fundamentals of the guitar. Beginning with the basics, students will learn all about open string notes and the notes on the fretboard. After having an understanding of these basic concepts, they will learn how to play songs on the guitar using single notes, basic 3 string chords, rhythm guitar, how to strum, major scales, and a new song using all the techniques and chords learned. I will demonstrate each concept first and then allow students to practice as a group. After practicing, each student will get a chance to play a song for the class. To keep the class engaged and to ensure every student is tracking along, I will ask questions throughout the lesson and encourage my students to ask questions after demonstrating each concept.
Learning Goals
Learn how to play single note songs on the guitarLearn how to play major scales
Syllabus
8 Lessons
over 8 WeeksLesson 1:
Fundamentals of Guitar Part 1
-Review all 6 open string numbers and notes
-Knowledge of notes on the fretboard 6th string
-Single note strumming with thumb
-Group song practice using single notes 40 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Fundamentals of Guitar Part 2
-Knowledge of notes on the fretboard 5th string
-Whole Steps and Half Steps
-G Major scale on the 6th string
-Single string song using G major scale 40 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Basic Rhythm and Chords Part 1
-Review of notes on the fretboard 5th string
-Quarter note strumming 60bpm
-How to keep time
-4/4 time signature
-G major chord practice 40 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Basic Rhythm and Chords Part 2
-Review of quarter notes
-Eighth note strumming 60bpm
-Review of G major chord
-C major chord practice
-Switching between G and C major chords 40 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Pre-Requisites
-Have taken my Intro to Acoustic Guitar Class (optional but recommended)
-Understanding of how to hold the guitar
-Understanding of the parts of the guitar
-Know how to tune your guitar
Supply List
-Acoustic guitar with all 6 strings -a device to tune the guitar (digital guitar tuner or GuitarTuna app downloaded on phone)
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
To highlight some of my training and experience, I am a graduate of the Atlanta Institute of Music and Media with an Associates Degree in Music and Technology, a previous performing musician, and a guitar teacher since 2015. Most of my professional career has been in teaching private and group lessons, performing in corporate/wedding bands and churches in the south east, and working as a session guitarist. I have taught children ages 6-14 in private and group lessons for about a decade. Outside of music, I also have experience working with children as a karate instructor for 2 years, and as a church Sunday school teacher for 4 years in Georgia.
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Live Group Course
$21
weekly or $168 for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
40 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-11
4-7 learners per class
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