Beginner training plan
Your first lessonWe’ll start off getting to know each other a little bit! In our first lesson we will focus on hand position, how to hold the instrument, our first 3-4 chords (G, C, D, Em), and basic strumming patterns. We’ll end the lesson playing your first song!
Lesson 2-3We’ll begin by reviewing our first chords and then move on to the Am and F chords and play in the key of C a bit. We’ll introduce some more strumming patterns and pick a song or two to focus on learning. The third lesson we’ll introduce Dm, E, and A, and from there we’ll be able to play pretty much any basic song! We’ll continue to practice strumming patterns.
Lesson 4-10We’ll refine technique, learn how to read chord notation and tablature if desired We’ll polish and be able to perform our first couple of songs! More complex strumming patterns, playing with more dynamics, playing with a band. Beginner soloing and scales!
Lesson 11+This is really up to you! Some concepts we can focus on and continue to polish:
• Bar chords, Major7th chords, Minor seventh chords, triads, jazz harmony
• Advanced soloing, riffs, and leads!
• Ear training, learning songs by ear.
• Arrangement and playing with a band
• Fingerpicking, finger style guitar.
• Etc.
Youth players
Working with kidsWith kids, I like to focus on developing rapport and having fun throughout our lessons. Parents are encouraged to stay during our lesson times, but if that’s not possible I give lessons at a local church in the main sanctuary with doors open and people present throughout the building for safety and accountability.
