Indie Guitar

About this course

The course examines music released by Creation Records, Rough Trade and Matador Records, using songs by artists including Oasis, Primal Scream, The Smiths, Pavement and Yo La Tengo as material for guitar study. Participants break down selected tracks and work on their riffs, solos and other guitar parts, then practise them between sessions. Alongside playing, the course introduces the artists, label founders and cultural scenes connected with this music, including the wider social and artistic impact of the records.

What you'll learn

• Play selected guitar parts from songs associated with key independent record labels
• Develop riffs, solos and other guitar sections from the course repertoire
• Break down songs to identify and practise their constituent guitar parts
• Describe selected artists, record labels and cultural moments connected with indie music

Is this course right for you?

This course is labelled Improver, suggesting it is intended for learners developing beyond fundamental guitar techniques. Participants need to bring a guitar and be willing to practise between sessions. Previous knowledge of indie music history is not required.

• Designed for improver-level guitarists
• Requires practice between sessions
• No previous knowledge of indie history is required

Before you go

• Participants need to bring a guitar.
• Missed sessions can be made up by attending another session in the provider's weekly schedule.