Guitar For Kids!

This is a perfect class to teach kids how to play guitar. We start with the basics and learn about the instrument, what makes it special, how it works, and what goes into playing songs. In this step by step approach, get the instruction you need to start building your guitar skills.

What are the building blocks of songs and how will I use them on guitar? What are chords and how are they different than single notes? What is the difference between strumming and picking?

We go in depth into the parts and pieces that make the guitar special. Practice playing notes, picking techniques, building chords, and learning strumming patterns so we can dissect easy songs and have fun playing them!

Even with little to no experience, this class is a great way to explore your passion for guitar and start building your skills. We learn simple chords shapes and basic melodies that will be easy to execute, and best of all.... we keep it FUN.

We'll look at songs like Baby Shark, themes to Fortnite and Minecraft, and more!

Topics covered include: Guitar Parts, Finger Numberings, String/Fret Numberings, Styles (Pop, Rock, Folk, Country), Picking, Strumming, Songs, 3-String Chords, Open Chords, Chord Progressions, Chord Diagrams

This class is perfect for: This class is perfect for kids, including those with zero experience to those who have some limited experience that just want a more help, a refresher, or well-rounded instruction.

After this class, you will be able to: After completing this class, you (or your child) will be able to identify the parts of the guitar, how to play individual notes, and strum chords. You will also learn how to read chord diagrams as well as all the easy-to-play 3-string chords that make up these songs. Basic techniques such as fretting notes and strumming with a pick will be covered as well.

Skills required: (scale from 1-low to 5-high)

• Posture & Position = 1
• Chord Knowledge = 1
• Enthusiasm = 5