Learn Guitar for Beginners + 10 Page Student Workbook
During this class, you will learn the essential elements of guitar playing, strumming and picking, the names of the guitar strings, the parts of the guitar, basic music theory, all along with singing 2 very simple, basic nursery rhymes.
Sing Create Play by Bella Ely
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What's included
1 live meeting
25 mins in-class hoursHomework
If you would like to progress faster, then I encourage a minimum of 10 mins practise per day, outside the lessons with me.Class Experience
Beginner Level
💙💜💛 Welcome to Sing Create Play!!
During this class, you will learn the essential elements of guitar playing, strumming and picking, the names of the guitar strings, the parts of the guitar (guitar anatomy), basic music theory, all along with singing 2 very simple, basic nursery rhymes.
This is a one-time class for absolute beginners who want to learn the guitar.
𝗦𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗻:
♪ We check if the guitar is in tune by singing a silly acronym;
♪ Learn the names of the guitar strings by playing a game and colour coded notes/strings;
♪ Children will have the opportunity to practise picking each string with their thumb or with their index and middle fingers, or with a pick, whichever comes easier to them, at this point;
♪ The nursery rhyme 'Two Little Dinosaurs' will be used to pick each string;
♪ We will learn how to keep a steady beat while strumming the strings of our instrument and playing some nursery rhymes.
♪ Learn the simplified version of the C Major Chord and the G Major Chord and play a simple song;
♪ The class will end by learning to play 'My Silly-Silly Song' on the ukulele which follows a simple strumming pattern.
This guitar beginners class is enjoyable, interactive and learning is happening combined with lots of fun and giggles. I look forward to meeting you in class, singing and playing with you!
If you have any questions or need more info, please get in touch.
𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴:
- the parts of a guitar (strings, body, neck, frets, sound hole, tuning pegs, etc);
- musical terms (strumming, picking, beat, steady beat, strumming pattern);
- the names of the strings of a guitar;
- how to keep a steady beat when playing their guitar;
- 2 songs they can play straight away;
- 1 nursery rhyme helpful to develop a sense or rhythm when playing their guitar.
- Basic Warm-up exercises.
>>> Please note that you will need to have a 𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗴𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗿 for this class. Please see the Materials section to learn how to tune your guitar using an app on your phone. Younger children will require parental assistance. <<<
***Please note: young learners will need parental support***Learning Goals
Some skills students will be learning:
- the parts of a guitar (strings, body, neck, frets, sound hole, tuning pegs, etc);
- 2 songs they can play straight away;- musical terms (strumming, picking, beat, steady beat, strumming pattern);
Other Details
Pre-Requisites
Learners need a tuned guitar.
Supply List
➡️ Please make sure your guitar is tuned before class as we will not be discussing tuning in this class. Here is a video explaining how to tune your guitar using a guitar tuner app on your phone. A grown up can help you with this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfjWaIgRddI&list=PL-RYb_OMw7Gf5Y6HfdXrn5s4Y5oXb2zkr&index=4 ➡️ Learners can use a pick, but it is not compulsory; I actually recommend the use of fingers for strumming/picking. ➡️ In order for me to give feedback and see clearly the learner while playing their instrument, please make sure you position the learners, so I can see their BOTH hands when playing, head to the waist, in a well-lit room (the light coming from their front, not from the back). The young learner can sit on the floor, with their legs crossed. If they are joining from an iPad/laptop, they can also be on the floor or a little stool, it can point straight or downwards. ➡️ Please note that the learner can't sit on an armchair as this will restrict the way their instrument needs to be positioned and also restricts the movement of the learner's arms. A chair with no arms, or a stool are recommended. Both learner's feet should be on the floor, not hanging. ➡️ Please feel free to send me a message if you have any questions or concerns. The teacher will provide the songs and other files (strumming and chord sheets);
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
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Teacher expertise and credentials
5 teachers have teaching certificates
Tennessee Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Ohio Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Colorado Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Wisconsin Teaching Certificate in Music/Theater/Arts
OLIVIA GREENE:
💙 Bachelor’s Degree in Music with an Outside Field in Psychology (Music Therapy)
💙 Classically and professionally trained in clarinet with additional experience playing piano, guitar, and ukulele
💙 Experience working with children with a variety of learning styles and behavioral disorders
💙 Experience getting to know children personally in order for them to feel safe and become successful
💙 Experience as a K-5 Music Teacher
💙 Believes in creating a classroom culture built on respect and equity
💙 Trained in: Project Based Learning and Orff Level 1 Certified
💙 4+ years teaching in public schools
💙 4+ years teaching online
SARAH GEENENS:
💜 Bachelor's Degree in Sociology, Psychology and Early Childhood Development
💜 Experience working with children with dyslexia, ADHD and selective mutism.
💜 Experience leading various programs within schools including ensembles and choirs
💜 Experience as a Reading Interventionist and Third Grade, Music and Art Teacher
💜 Experience with 21+ years of voice, 11+ years of piano, 9+ years of ukulele, and 7+ years of guitar
💜 Believes in valuing children’s creativity and self-expression through their mastery of instruments and finding their voice
💜 4+ years teaching in private schools
💜 2+ years teaching online
XIOMARA EZELL (aka ZIZI):
💙 Currently pursuing a Music Degree
💙 Experience creating custom guitar tracks
💙 Experience developing immersive music workshops, programs and camps
💙 Experience guiding children through the use of encouragement, creativity and passion to establish confidence
💙 Experience working with diverse and dynamic learners to create personalized curriculum
💙 Experience as a Teacher’s Assistant, Coach, and Collaborator for young musical learners
💙 Believes in creating a supportive and comfortable learning environment for all learners
💙 4+ years teaching guitar to all ages in various settings, including online
BELLA ELY:
💜 Creator and Founder of Sing Create Play
💜 Degrees in: Teaching (K-12), Social Work and Level 3 Diploma in Children's Psychology
💜 Experience incorporating auditory, visual and action based activities alongside music within the Sing Create Play curriculum to create an inclusive environment to help children immerse themselves in their learning
💜 Personal and professional experience working with children with various learning styles and neurodivergent learners including: ADHD, autism, and dyslexia
💜 Trained in: Understanding Behaviour as Communication: A Therapeutic Approach, Tips & Tools to Manage Anger, Understanding Autism, Mindfulness for Daily Living, Understanding Anxiety, Classroom Behaviour Management, NLP Diploma in Life Coaching and Effective Communication Techniques for Teachers
💜 20+ years teaching in K-12 classroom settings
💜 5+ years teaching SEL specifically
💜 4+ years teaching online
KATIE CAMPBELL:
💜 Bachelor’s Degree in K-12 General Music & 6-12 Choral Education
💜 Experience organizing a variety of activities including choir, musical theater and student concerts
💜 Experience working with children with a variety of learning styles and highlighting their strengths through an individualized approach
💜 Experience creating an enriching learning environment through her understanding of the transformative power of music
💜 Believes in a holistic approach allowing students to build their confidence and become empathetic individuals
💜 Trained in: SEL Music Education, Culturally Responsive Teaching, Using Children’s LIterature in the Music Classroom, Orff Action, Dalcroze Eurhythmics and Music
💜 16+ years teaching in public schools
💜 2+ years teaching online
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Live One-Time Class
$12
per classMeets once
25 min
Completed by 13 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-14
3-5 learners per class
