Small Group Guitar for Beginners
Big Universe Music
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Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(880)
In this 8-week course, students will learn the basics of music theory, note reading, writing skills, guitar technique, and how to play 3-4 familiar songs!
Class experience
In this 8-week course, students will learn the basics of music theory, note reading, writing skills, guitar technique, and how to play 3-4 familiar songs! We will cover: - Parts of the guitar - How to hold the guitar - Finger numbers and how to hold a pick - A simple warm up to use at the beginning of each practice session - How to play a simple song with fret numbers - Rhythm notation: quarter, half, whole notes, and quarter rests. - Musical symbols and writing skills: How to draw a...
This class is taught in English.
By the end of the 8 weeks, each student should be able to: - Play the melody of a simple song using fret numbers - Read simple rhythms - Play a major scale using the major scale pattern or fret numbers - Play the chords of a popular song of their choice - Record a song of students' choice to culminate the 8 weeks!
All Big Universe Music teachers have Bachelors, Masters, or PhDs in music from accredited universities, or comparable experience in the music industry. For more information on each teacher, please visit our teacher biographies at www.biguniversemusic.com/teachers
Homework Offered
Each student is expected to spend at least one hour of practice time outside of the weekly 45-minute session. Class will move forward at the speed of the students, so it is imperative that each student spend time mastering the songs and topics assigned each week.1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
A formal written report can be provided at the end of the session if requested by the parent.Grades Offered
Students must have their own acoustic or electric guitar at home to participate in this class. It is also recommended that each student have a clip-on tuner and guitar picks. Please come to each class with your guitar ready, as well as a pen and paper to take notes. There may be worksheets that need to be printed out at home for students to use during class and for homework.
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Popular
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(880)
At Big Universe Music, we deliver out of this world music lessons on voice, guitar, piano, ukulele, songwriting, and music production. Our teaching style uses contemporary music to teach the basics and fundamentals of technique and music theory....
Group Class
$25
weekly or $200 for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
45 min
Completed by 130 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-13
2-6 learners per class
