Beginner Guitar Lessons
Whether you’re brand new to guitar or just need a solid foundation, this four-session three-session beginner class is a welcoming place to start.
Ages 14 to 94.
Enrollment limited to 10 students.
$15 recommended donation per session.
Bring your own guitar.
Practice materials provided by the instructor.
To enroll please email glennellenmusic@gmail.com
Syllabus
Session I: Stringing You Along
Staying in Tune
Strumming Patterns
Your First Major Chords: G / C/ D
Basic Major Chords Handout
Practice Songs
Session II: A Minor Consideration
Your First Minor Chords: Am / Dm/ Em
Basic Minor Chords Handout
Finger Picking Good Basics
Practice Songs
Session III: Passing Your Barre Exam
Finger Torture Exercises
Basic Barre Chords: A–E
Practice Songs
Session IV: Will the Circle Be Unbroken
Basic Chord Relationships: Circle of Fifths
Putting it Altogether
Songbook Handout