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New Guitarists Only! Middle School

This course is designed to kickstart your guitar journey! My goal is to make learning guitar fun, accessible, and streamlined for aspiring musicians. With practice, by the end of this course, you’ll be able to play full songs!
Lemons-Aid Learning
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What's included

8 live meetings
4 hrs 40 mins in-class hours
Assignments
1-2 hours per week. included
Progress Report
1-2 throughout the class

Class Experience

US Grade 6 - 9
Beginner Level
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In this course, we dive into a variety of songs and techniques, helping you develop essential guitar skills while having a blast with music.

𝑻𝒉𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 course, 𝒘𝒆'𝒍𝒍 𝒄𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓:
🎸 Mastering Basic Chords: Learn the most important chords to play a variety of songs.
🎸 Playing Fun Songs: Discover a new song each week, from timeless classics to modern hits.
🎸Developing Strum Patterns: Build rhythm and strumming techniques.
🎸Exploring Melody and Riffs: Play simple melodies and guitar riffs that sound great.
🎸Reading Music: Learn to read tabs, chord diagrams, and basic musical notation 

𝑪𝒍𝒂𝒔𝒔 𝑺𝒕𝒓𝒖𝒄𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆:
Each class session will differ depending on the focus of the lesson, but you can expect some or all these elements to be present from week to week:
🎶Warm-Up: Start with basic finger exercises and warm-up patterns.
🎶Song Introduction: Jump into the song of the week, including key techniques. 
🎶Chord Practice: Master the chords for the song.
🎶Strumming and Melody: Practice strumming patterns and melodies.
🎶Jam Session and Q&A: Play together, ask questions, and get feedback.

No prior experience is needed to join this course. Whether you’re holding a ukulele for the first time or already know a few basics, this class will teach you everything you need to play confidently. Our friendly and supportive environment makes it easy for everyone to learn at their own pace and enjoy the process.

Learning Goals

Master basic chords
Develop strum patterns
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Syllabus

8 Lessons
over 8 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Getting to Know Your Guitar: Parts, Holding, and Basic Chords (G, C, D)
 Learn the parts of the guitar, how to hold it, and basic chords. We'll start with G, C, and D chords. 
35 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Reading Music Notation and First String Notes: Simple Melodies
 Practice reading music notation and notes on the first string of the guitar. We’ll use these notes to play simple melodies. 
35 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Second String Notes and Tab Reading: Simple Riffs
 Learn notes on the second string and how to read tabs. Practice simple riffs using these notes. 
35 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Third String Notes: Combining Strings and Basic Riffs
 Explore notes on the third string and practice combining them with the first two strings. We’ll play basic riffs. 
35 mins online live lesson

Other Details

Supply List
✅Guitar: Acoustic or electric (plugged into an amp).
✅Notebook and Pen: For taking notes.
✅Handouts and Sheet Music: Provided by the instructor.
✅Access to Online Resources and Recordings: For supplementary learning materials.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
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Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
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Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Jenn Riale
Washington Teaching Certificate in Foreign Language
Karen Lemons
Washington Teaching Certificate in Social Studies/History
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Washington Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
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North Carolina Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Makenna Spry
Missouri Teaching Certificate
Ali Marie
Tennessee Teaching Certificate in Science
Danielle Mortimore
Master's Degree in Education from Liberty University
Karen Lemons
Master's Degree in Education from Western Governors University
Danielle Mortimore
Bachelor's Degree from Purdue University
Becky Padgett
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Philadelphia College of Bible
Kimberly Parinisi
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Millersville University
Jenn Riale
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Liberty University
Kristen Freeman
Bachelor's Degree in English from Florida State University
Karen Lemons
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Catawba College
Makenna Spry
Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education from Missouri State University
Ali Marie
Bachelor's Degree in Music from Western Connecticut State University
Blake Dahlmeyer
Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and Government from Patrick Henry College
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Bachelor's Degree in Biology/Biological Sciences from Middle Tennessee State University
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𝘽𝙇𝘼𝙆𝙀 𝘿𝘼𝙃𝙇𝙈𝙀𝙔𝙀𝙍: Music
#𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘤 #𝘤𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘰𝘶𝘴 #𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘢𝘭 #𝘦𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘤 #𝘳𝘦𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭
Blake holds a Bachelor's of Music in Jazz Studies from Western Connecticut State University. He's been producing, performing, and teaching music to people of all ages for over 10 years. In addition to teaching, he regularly performs, writes, records, produces, and mixes various music projects of my own and for other artists and clients. He's deeply passionate about music and creating and loves to share the joy and knowledge of how to express oneself musically with his students. His classroom is lively, lighthearted, and upbeat. You can expect lots of encouragement while he gives feedback and pointers to improve. He aims to cultivate your creativity, stretch your musicality, and hone in on what sparks your musical curiosity. He loves to laugh with his wife and to be with his family and the friends that may as well be family. He loves to create, whether in the form of music, or writing, or drawing, or painting. He enjoys that process.

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$135

for 8 classes
1x per week, 8 weeks
35 min

Completed by 5 learners
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Ages: 11-14
2-6 learners per class

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