Electric Guitar Beginners to Intermediate

When & Where

16 January 2025 - 13 March 2025 ( 12 hours, 8 weeks )
Evening, Thursday
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North Kensington Centre

Quick Facts

Availability Yes
Tutor TBC MCA HPL - Grade H
Course Code K24MCAB03B
Suitable For 19 year olds and up are permitted on this course

What you will learn

Are you looking to kick-start your guitar playing? Learn electric guitar in a small group setting at a fraction of the price of one-to-one tuition. If you are an absolute beginner, or if you have learned a few chords already, this is the course for you. After learning how to tune your guitar, you will learn your first chords, scales, rhythms and songs this term. The Electric Guitar Beginners class is a good, fun, dynamic group learning experience for all ages.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Tune your guitar
Operate an amplifier and pickup and tone controls
Play open chords, strum simple rhythms and play simple songs
Play three simple scales, pick single notes and identify the notes on 3 of the 6 strings
Play barre chords and understand hand positions Understand FX pedals

Cost

Full fee

£115

Concession fee

£85

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Class format and activities

Talks, listening assignments, demonstrations, note taking, practical workshops, group work, in-class group performances.

Entry requirements

You will have a strong interest in electric guitar playing and a desire to improve.

What you need to know before you enrol

Homework will be given every week and students must be prepared to spend time doing the given assignments and preparing tunes for performance in class.