Guitar Lessons - Beginners

About this course

The course introduces acoustic or classical guitar playing through group exercises and songs, with individual feedback during the sessions. Participants work on holding and tuning the instrument, fundamental chords and chord changes, rhythm reading, guitar tablature, strumming patterns and fingerpicking. The teaching also covers ways to approach learning a song, including applying chords, rhythms and riffs, and begins work towards playing a complete song.

What you'll learn

• Hold and tune a guitar using appropriate basic techniques
• Play fundamental chords and change between them
• Read basic rhythms and guitar tablature
• Use introductory strumming patterns and fingerpicking techniques
• Apply chords, rhythms and riffs while beginning to learn a complete song

Is this course right for you?

The course is designed for complete beginners learning guitar in an adult group setting. Participation includes working through exercises and songs with individual feedback, making it suitable for learners who are starting their study of the instrument.

• Suitable for complete beginners
• Taught through group exercises and songs
• Includes individual feedback during the course

Before you go

• Participants must bring their own guitar.
• Bring a pen, notebook and water.