What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
This course is designed to help young musicians learn how to read music with a relaxed approach, play melodies on the guitar and begin playing simple chords. Students will need to purchase a guitar book for this class. Each week students will learn and review music terms and symbols that will help them become more fluent with reading music. As a group, students will work on melodies and chords, but students will be encouraged to also choose a song to work on during the week and play for the teacher and or the class. Over the course of the semester students will learn familiar songs and through daily practice grow as a musician. This class is for a beginning guitarist ready to start reading music. Example of weekly topics: Week: 1, June 7: Play songs using the 1st and/or 2nd string Week 2, June 14: Composing & learn new music theory symbols/terms Week 3, June 21: Learn new songs & ear training Week 4, June 28: Learn Jazz Blues beginning guitar songs & scales (playing and listening) Week 5, July 5: Begin a new note & name that rhythm
Learning Goals
Students will learn music symbols, how to read guitar music, and how to play chords.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Parents may need to remain close by if their child is playing an electric guitar (for safety).
Supply List
The FJH Young Beginner Guitar Method Book 1 OR 2 Lesson Book The FJH Young Beginner Guitar Method Book 1 OR 2 Theory Book A Notebook and pencil. 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
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
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
$15
weekly1x per week
45 min
Completed by 19 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-10
2-7 learners per class