Why Study This Course?
Have you always dreamed of playing the guitar? This course is your chance to make that dream a reality! Join us for an unforgettable experience exploring our Guitar courses. You’ll learn the basics in a creative and relaxed environment, building confidence and having fun. This course is perfect for complete beginners who want to learn to play some tunes.
This workshop is aimed at would-be guitarists who have always wanted to get to grips with the instrument. You will learn the fundamentals of playing acoustic guitar, from tuning to strumming. You will also learn to read guitar tablature and build a repertoire of simple pieces.
This course covers:
Correct posture and tuning your instrument
Basic strumming and picking techniques
Reading guitar tablature and basic rhythmic notation
The four chord songbook, common chord progression and building a repertoire of simple pieces
This is a practical, hands-on course. An experienced tutor with real industry expertise will share their knowledge and skills. You'll receive personalised feedback to help you improve. You will work with your tutor to develop your Personal Learning Plan (PLP) to focus your learning goals and measure your progress throughout the course.
Please bring an acoustic guitar or contact us if you need assistance sourcing an instrument.
There is no formal assessment on this course. However, you will receive specific feedback linked to your own goals. You will learn as a group, but each learner will develop at their own pace. You will explore a range of music from simple pieces to some more challenging ones arranged as appropriate to your level.
We are here to support you throughout your learning journey. Please don't hesitate to ask if you have any questions.
Please note that tutors may occasionally be changed at short notice. While teaching styles may vary, we ensure consistent quality across all of our courses. For this reason, a change of tutor does not qualify for a refund.