weekly
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Guitar Star Rookies: Guitar Basics for Beginners
Ages 8-12
Live Group Course
Live video meetings
1x per week, 10 weeks
1-6 learners per class
30 min
What's included
10 live meetings
5 in-class hoursAssignments
2-4 hours per week. includedCertificate of Completion
includedClass Experience
Rock Star Rookies Guitar: 10-Week Fundamentals introduces young musicians to essential rock guitar techniques. Students will learn foundational skills, explore classic riffs, and develop confidence through fun, engaging instruction. Class Experience: In this 30-minute guitar journey, students will: Lesson Structure: 15 minutes technique instruction 10 minutes hands-on practice 5 minutes Q&A and feedback Teaching Approach: Step-by-step guitar technique lessons Live demonstration and guided practice Personalized, encouraging instruction Focus on making learning enjoyable Interaction Methods: Live video instruction Close-up technique demonstrations Interactive chord and riff practice Performance feedback Materials Needed: Guitar (acoustic or electric) Guitar pick Tuner Enthusiasm for learning music!
Learning Goals
Play 3 classic rock-inspired riffs, demonstrating proper finger placement, rhythm, and basic musical expressionMaster 5 fundamental rock guitar techniques (slides, pull-offs, hammer-ons, vibrato, and note bends) with smooth, confident executionSyllabus
10 Lessons
over 10 WeeksLesson 1:
Guitar Foundations: Your First Rock Riff
My Lesson is about guitar basics, tuning, and exploring the first classic rock-inspired single-note melody. Students will learn proper guitar holding technique and discover the exciting world of rock guitar. 30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Sliding Techniques: Connecting Notes with Smooth Style
My Lesson is about mastering guitar slides, learning classic riff sliding techniques, and introducing two-finger chord progressions. Students will explore how slides create fluid, dynamic guitar sounds. 30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Pull-Off Technique: Adding Musical Layers
My Lesson is about developing pull-off skills, exploring iconic rock riff pull-off patterns, and expanding chord transitions. Students will learn how to create smooth, expressive guitar lines. 30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Hammer-On Technique: Unlocking Guitar Dynamics
My Lesson is about mastering hammer-on techniques, diving into classic rock hammer-on riffs, and refining chord progressions. Students will discover how to add punch and energy to their playing. 30 mins online live lesson
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Meet the teacher
Teacher expertise and credentials
With over 20 years of experience teaching private lessons, group classes, and directing bands, Geoff is dedicated to helping students of all levels, from absolute beginners to advanced players, achieve their music-playing goals.
Hi, I'm Geoff! I've been teaching guitar, bass, ukulele, and drums for 25 years, and I absolutely love helping people find their groove.
My musical journey began at age 6, when I first saw AC/DC and Van Halen on stage. I knew right then I had to be a part of that world. Fast forward through a lot of lessons, garage bands, and gigs, and I'm still living and breathing music every day.
In my lessons, I'm all about helping you achieve your musical dreams, no matter what they look like. Whether you're into classic rock legends like AC/DC and Van Halen, grunge icons like Nirvana, metal masters like Metallica, indie favorites like Cage the Elephant, or anything in between - we'll dig into the songs and styles that excite you. Blues, jazz, rock, pop, you name it! We'll master techniques to help you sound your best, and most importantly, have a ton of fun along the way.
Because really, that's what music is all about - the joy, the self-expression, and the awesome feeling of rocking out. And I'm here to help you experience all of that and more.
So, ready to make some serious noise? Let's jam!Reviews
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