Level up! Intermediate Guitar Techniques
If you know your guitar chords and can play some simple melodies, this class will take your playing to the next level with guitar solo techniques, advanced chords and music theory!
Brian Ross
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(37)
What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
Each week, we learn new techniques on the guitar, including soloing, barre chords, advanced chord progressions and music theory. Often, we use a famous guitar riff or solo that showcases a particular skill. This class is largely learner-directed, so students' playing goals and musical tastes help guide the content. A handout is provided for each technique, and if appropriate, I also send recordings of me playing the pieces at varying tempos, for the students to practice along to at home after the class. This is a hands-on workshop, so students should arrive with their guitar tuned up and ready to go. I'll have my guitar as well, and be leading the group through the process. Learners should have a good handle on their guitar chords, be able to confidently transition between their chords, and have experience playing at least a few simple melodies. This class is appropriate for both electric and acoustic guitar players. Sample class topics: Soloing Techniques 1 Advanced Chords 1 Music Theory - Developing Chord Progressions Soloing Techniques 2 Advanced Chords 2
Other Details
Supply List
A handout is provided for each technique, and if appropriate, I also send recordings of me playing the pieces at varying tempos, for the students to practice along to at home after the class. Students should bring: • A tuned guitar (acoustic or electric guitars are equally welcome and appropriate for this class) • Guitar pick (optional - finger picking is a perfectly good technique) • Guitar strap (optional - students may sit or stand, depending on preference)
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined August, 2021
5.0
37reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hi! I've been playing the guitar since I was 11 years old and I'm still as excited to pick up my guitar every day now as I was then.
My brother and I have a band playing songs we write about the Harry Potter stories, which has led to the opportunity to tour the country multiple times playing at hundreds of libraries and other all-ages community venues. While doing that, I've continued writing and releasing solo music, including an album of songs I wrote about Star Wars!
I look forward to sharing my enthusiasm with you and taking your playing and knowledge to the next level, whether you're just beginning or you have some skills and are ready to learn some new tricks.Reviews
Live Group Class
$15
weekly1x per week
45 min
Completed by 24 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-17
1-9 learners per class
