Play Guitar: Beginning Guitar Level 1 (Ages 6-9)
In the 4 week class students will be taught how to play melodies, simple chords and begin reading traditional music notation.
Christina Springer, MM -Piano, Guitar, Composition
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(120)
What's included
4 live meetings
3 in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Daily practice will be the homework assignments. Students should average between 5 to 20 minutes 5 days a week practicing on their guitar.Assessment
I will listen to student and have brief discussions to assess student growth.Class Experience
Students will need to own a guitar that is comfortable for young hands to hold. Students will also need to purchase 2 books for this course. An adult will need to tune the guitar daily for students before each class. In this course students will learn how to play simple melodies each week focusing on reading musical notation. Learners will play their guitar during class and will be encouraged to ask questions of the teacher and the class. Singing may be asked of each young musician, only to help in performing the music being taught (a form of ear training). I will demonstrate simple guitar techniques. During each class we will identify and review the names of strings, name and identify parts of the guitar and review songs we have learned. Students will be encouraged to play for the class plus learn how to be an audience member. Lesson 1: Teacher and student introductions, show all guitars, students will play simple tablature like music plus begin reading music on a staff. Students will begin reading music on the treble clef for the first string notes E-F-G. Each student will need to pick a minimum of one song to work on for the upcoming week where they are reading the music notation. Lesson 2: Begin with a greeting time and review music from the previous class. We will go over basic music symbols and music theory. Students will be given a new song to play emphasizing the first string. Students will be given new music to play and be asked to continue practicing their learned music. Students will be asked if they would like to play for the class. Lesson 3: Begin with a greeting time and review music from the previous class. During this lesson we will review basic music symbols and begin work on clapping rhythms. Students will begin learning easy versions of chords C and G7. Students will be asked if they would like to perform for the class. Lesson 4: Begin with a greeting time and review music from the previous class. Students will review basic music symbols, rhythms and chords. New music will be presented to students to continue with their learning. Students will be asked if they would like to perform for the class. No previous experience needed. This class can be used as a review class for students with previous experience.
Learning Goals
The goal for this course will be to understand how to read and play music on the guitar. Students will be encouraged to play music for peers enrolled in the course, as well as for friends and family members.
Please note some students may learn songs rather fast, if that is the case more music will be distributed.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
I do suggest that parents stay near by during the lessons (yet remain off camera) to help their young children understand and/or maneuver their hands appropriately around the instrument.
Supply List
-The FJH Young Beginner Guitar Method Book 1 Lesson Book -The FJH Young Beginner Guitar Method Book 1 Theory Book -If you choose to print the additional music that will be sent a folder will be useful. I do suggest purchasing a guitar or chromatic tuner: https://www.amazon.com/Guitar-Tuners/b?ie=UTF8&node=11968711 A tuner could be purchased at a local music instrument store.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined March, 2020
5.0
120reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Missouri Teaching Certificate in Music/Theater/Arts
Master's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Webster University
I have been teaching guitar since I was in high school. I have had almost 2 decades of experience working in the elementary classroom and really try to connect with students to help them understand and enjoy the language of music. Reviews
Live Group Class
$65
for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
45 min
Completed by 7 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-9
2-6 learners per class
