What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hours per weekAssignments
1-2 hours per week. 1-2 per weekProgress Report
1-2 throughout the classClass Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
Intermediate Level
๐จ Enjoy a $20 coupon in celebration of adding music to the Lemons-Aid offerings. We think you'll love Mr. Blake, and your learners will be inspired and gain new skills. Use LEARNNEWCLASS20 for a limited time! If youโre anything like me, you love some good guitar-driven rock music. In Rock Guitar Jam Club, we discuss the building blocks of rock and roll. Weโll glean from different bands, learn new songs, and play some of the most iconic riffs ever written! Weโll answer all the questions youโve been eager to know . . . ๐ธWhat are the essential chords I need to know? ๐ธHow do I read tabs and chord charts? ๐ธWhat are power chords, and how do I play them? ๐ธHow do I strum correctly? ๐ธWhat are some easy rock songs I can start with? ๐ธHow do I use a pick correctly? ๐ธWhat is the difference between rhythm and lead guitar? ๐ธHow do I play a guitar solo? ๐ธWhat gear do I need for rock music? ๐ธWhat are some essential techniques for rock guitar? ๐ธHow do I do techniques like bending, hammer-ons, pull-offs, slides, and palm muting? ๐ธHow do I play with a band? ๐ธWhat scales should I learn for rock music? ๐ธHow do I get the right tone from my guitar and amp? ๐ธHow can I improve my timing and rhythm? By addressing these questions, guitarists can build a solid foundation and gain confidence in their ability to play rock and roll music. Rock Guitar Jam Club is an ongoing, drop-in style course designed for high school students aged 13-18. Perfect for intermediate players, this club allows new students to join at any time without missing a beat. Each week, weโll dive into a different rock song, providing a regular version and an additional challenging component for advanced players. Class Schedule: ๐ต The week of July 28th - August 3rd: Smoke on the Water - Deep Purple ๐ต The week of August 4th - 10th: Seven Nation Army - The White Stripes ๐ต The week of August 11th - 17th: Day Tripper - The Beatles ๐ต The week of August 18th - 24th: Dazed and Confused - Led Zeppelin ๐ต The week of August 25th - 31st: Paranoid - Black Sabbath ๐ต The week of September 1st - 7th: Sweet Home Alabama - Lynyrd Skynyrd ๐ต The week of September 1st - 7th: Feel Good Inc - Gorillaz ๐ต The week of September 8th - 14th: Back in Black - AC/DC ๐ต The week of September 15th - 21st: Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison ๐ต The week of September 22nd - 28th: Wild Thing - The Troggs ๐ต The week of September 29th - October 5th: Smells Like Teen Spirit - Nirvana ๐ต The week of October 6th - 12th: (I Canโt Get No) Satisfaction - The Rolling Stones ๐ต The week of October 13th - 19th: Beat It - Michael Jackson ๐ต The week of October 20th - 26th: Sunshine of Your Love - Cream ๐ต The week of October 27th - November 2nd: My Generation - The Who ๐ต The week of November 3rd - 9th: Johnny B. Goode - Chuck Berry ๐ต The week of November 10th - 16th: You Really Got Me - The Kinks ๐ต The week of November 17th - 23rd: Hotel California - Eagles ๐ต The week of November 24th - 30th: Layla - Derek and the Dominos ๐ต The week of December 1st - 7th: Wish You Were Here - Pink Floyd ๐ต The week of December 8th - 14th: Purple Haze - Jimi Hendrix ๐ต The week of December 15th - 21st: Free Bird - Lynyrd Skynyrd ๐ต The week of December 22nd - 28th: Cocaine - Eric Clapton ๐ต The week of December 29th - January 4th: Rock You Like a Hurricane - Scorpions ๐ต The week of January 5th - 11th: Crazy Train - Ozzy Osbourne ๐ต The week of January 12th - 18th: Sweet Child O' Mine - Guns N' Roses ๐ต The week of January 19th - 25th: Enter Sandman - Metallica ๐ต The week of January 26th - February 1st: Money for Nothing - Dire Straits ๐ต The week of February 2nd - 8th: Whole Lotta Love - Led Zeppelin ๐ต The week of February 9th - 15th: Black Dog - Led Zeppelin ๐ต The week of February 16th - 22nd: Immigrant Song - Led Zeppelin ๐ต The week of February 23rd - March 1st: Communication Breakdown - Led Zeppelin ๐ต The week of March 2nd - 8th: Good Times Bad Times - Led Zeppelin ๐ต The week of March 9th - 15th: Ticket to Ride - The Beatles ๐ต The week of March 16th - 22nd: I Want to Hold Your Hand - The Beatles ๐ต The week of March 23rd - 29th: Helter Skelter - The Beatles ๐ต The week of March 30th - April 5th: The Ocean - Led Zeppelin ๐ต The week of April 6th - 12th: Over the Hills and Far Away - Led Zeppelin ๐ต The week of April 13th - 19th: Rock and Roll - Led Zeppelin ๐ต The week of April 20th - 26th: Ramble On - Led Zeppelin ๐ต The week of April 27th - May 3rd: You Really Got Me - The Kinks ๐ต The week of May 4th - 10th: Wild Thing - The Troggs ๐ต The week of May 11th - 17th: Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison ๐ต The week of May 18th - 24th: Good Times Bad Times - Led Zeppelin ๐ต The week of May 25th - 31st: Sunshine of Your Love - Cream ๐ต The week of June 1st - 7th: My Generation - The Who ๐ต The week of June 8th - 14th: Smoke on the Water - Deep Purple ๐ต The week of June 15th - 21st: Seven Nation Army - The White Stripes ๐ต The week of June 22nd - 28th: Paranoid - Black Sabbath ๐ต The week of June 29th - July 5th: Day Tripper - The Beatles ๐ต The week of July 6th - 12th: Back in Black - AC/DC ๐ต The week of July 13th - 19th: Sweet Home Alabama - Lynyrd Skynyrd
Learning Goals
Learn techniques needed for rock guitar playing
Learn a collection of popular riffs and songs
Other Details
Pre-Requisites
๐ถHow to read tabs
๐ถHow to tune the guitar
๐ถHow to hold the guitar
๐ถHow to identify frets quickly
๐ถHow to identify names of strings (Low E, A, D, G, B, and high E string)
๐ถComfortability with basic strumming and picking techniques
Supply List
โ Guitar: Acoustic or electric (plugged into an amp). โ Notebook and Pen: For taking notes. โ Handouts and Sheet Music: Provided by the instructor. โ 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.
Teacher expertise and credentials
6 teachers have teaching certificates
New York Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Washington Teaching Certificate in Foreign Language
Washington Teaching Certificate in Social Studies/History
Washington Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
North Carolina Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Missouri Teaching Certificate
Tennessee Teaching Certificate in Science
2 teachers have a Graduate degree
Master's Degree in Education from Liberty University
Master's Degree in Education from Western Governors University
11 teachers have a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree from Purdue University
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Philadelphia College of Bible
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Millersville University
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Liberty University
Bachelor's Degree in English from Florida State University
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Catawba College
Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education from Missouri State University
Bachelor's Degree in Music from Western Connecticut State University
Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and Government from Patrick Henry College
Bachelor's Degree in Biology/Biological Sciences from Middle Tennessee State University
Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics from University of Northwestern - St. Paul
I've been producing, performing, and teaching music to people of all ages for over 10 years. In addition to teaching, I regularly perform, write, record, produce, and mix various music projects of my own and for other artists and clients. I'm deeply passionate about music and creating, and love to share the joy and knowledge of how to express oneself musically with my students.
Reviews
Live Group Class
$19
weekly1x per week
45 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 14-18
5-12 learners per class