Beginner Guitar Lessons

Lesson Details

 

There will be 9 levels in the 12 & Up class with 6-8 lessons per level (see below). As the student masters one level, we go to the next. Each level introduces a new skill set that builds upon what we have already learned.​ 

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For the 5-12 age range, we will be using a guitar curriculum that is perfect for beginning children, and for the parents that will be helping their children learn. Beginner Guitar Lessons for Kids Book: with Online Video and Audio Access (click to buy on amazon)

 

We go through how to play the guitar, beginner music theory, and some lessons in the area of worship. Both learning tracks are open for anyone, but the skill level of the individual will determine the best path for them.

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Price:

$20 per individual 30 min session 

$35 per individual 1hr session 

$15 Per Sibling 30 min sessions each (2 or more siblings)

$30 Per Sibling 1hr session each (2 or more siblings)

$30 Per College student 1 hr Session 

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How to pay: 

In-person through Cash App, Venmo, or Zelle prior to or immediately after to scheduled lesson.

• Venmo: @Tyrone-Watson-5

• CashApp: $TyroneJr84

• Zelle: (910) 538-2302

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Available Times:

• Monday 10 AM - 4 PM 

• Tuesday 10 AM - 4 PM

• Wednesday 11 AM - 5 PM 

• Friday 12 AM - 5 PM

• (Other times not included here may be available upon request, I am flexible :-)

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Location & Address:

Garner Christian Fellowship Church

4820 Guy Rd, Clayton, NC 27520, United States

 

Materials Needed:

Students will need the following material for the lessons, or request a loan from Tyrone if necessary. These things will be provided in-lesson for students to use, in the incident that they aren't able to bring their own.

• Guitar (two available for loan)

• Capo

• Guitar case

• Guitar strap

• Tuner

• Here are links to great guitar bundles for kids: Kids Size Guitar Bundle

• Pencils

• A loose-paper folder to hold printed material Tyrone may give.

• For ages 5-12: Beginner Guitar Lessons for Kids Book: with Online Video and Audio Access (click to buy on amazon)

  • For parents helping children with practice, it would be helpful to be in at least the first few lessons so that you can know how to get your children started with learning and practicing.

  • Beginner books make it easy to help with kids' musical learning at home.

• Access to the internet

  • For ages above 12, complete lesson material will be provided in class and on the website as I continue to develop it. Some lessons may include videos for the student to watch and pictures to help them remember. However, if students aren't able to access the internet, they will be asked to write the lesson in their practice journal at the end of each lesson. This may take away from in-lesson time, but will likely help students with the retention of material learned.

  • Students will be given the website address for that week's lesson, to access online and practice each week.

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The following is what Tyrone will provide for students at no additional cost:

• A music journal

• Extra Printed material, if necessary

• Picks (if needed in class)

 

Equipment Loans:

Tyrone will have two spare guitars available to be loaned to students for $0 a week. This will include the guitar, picks, case, tuner, and strap, strings already on the guitar, but will not include amps, or pedals. The student is responsible for any damages rendering rented equipment unusable without a repair: including broken pieces of the guitar, cases, or strap. Students will not be held accountable for minor nicks on rented material due to wear and tear.

 

 

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In-Lesson schedule:

 

3 Min: Icebreaker for the student

5 Min: Set-Up and First warm-up

10 Min: Review and Present Homework

10 Min: working on that day’s lesson

2 Min: Review Lesson and Give Homework Assignment

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(Times are doubled for 1 hr lesson.)

 

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Class Curriculum (Ages 12 & Up):

 

Level 1 (Click to get a preview)

Lesson 1 - Guitar Anatomy & Essential Knowledge

Lesson 2 - Amplifier Controls

Lesson 3 - Open String Names

Lesson 4 - How To Tune Your Guitar

Lesson 5 - How to hold (and choose) and pick

Lesson 6 - How To Read Guitar TAB and Neck Diagrams

 

Level 2:

Review - Level 1

Lesson 1 - The C chord

Lesson 2 - The G Chord

Lesson 3 - Chord Changes for Level 2

Lesson 4 - The Beat and 4th Strumming

Lesson 5 - Fingers hurt? Try THIS! (Top tips to AVOID finger pain while playing guitar)

Lesson 6 - Essential Songs for Level 2

Lesson 7 - Practice Routine for Level 2

Lesson 8 - How To Use A 'Capo'

 

Level 3:

Review

Lesson 1 - The D Chord

Lesson 2 - C, G, & D chord changes

Lesson 3 - 8ths All Down Strumming

Lesson 4 - Easy Finger Stretching Warmup

Lesson 5 - Essential Songs for Level 3

Lesson 6 - Practice Routine for Level 3

Lesson 7 - Improve your rhythm and timing with a Metronome

 

Level 4:

Review

Lesson 1 - The G Chord

Lesson 2 - Chord Changes for Level 4

Lesson 3 - 8ths D and U Strumming

Lesson 4 - Play the G and C chords the add9 way (from G6 & C7)!

Lesson 5 - 3 string warm-up

Lesson 6 - Essential Songs for Level 4

Lesson 7 - Practice Routine for Level 4

Lesson 8 - How to Play Guitar Guitar Standing Up

 

Level 5

Review

Lesson 1 - Minor Chords Em, Am, and Dm

Lesson 2 - Off Beat Strumming

Lesson 3 - Emadd9 Chords

Lesson 4 - D/F# add9 Chords

Lesson 5 - Add 9 chords with the build my life chorus

Lesson 6 - Essential Songs For Level 5

Lesson 7 - Practice Routine for Level 5

 

Level 6

Review

Lesson 1 - The Modified Bm Chord (Am slide)

Lesson 2 - Make the F Chord EASY with Fmaj7

Lesson 3 - Music Theory: What is a 'Key'?

Lesson 4 - The First Scale for Acoustic Guitar - C major scale

Lesson 5 - Essential Songs For Level 6

Lesson 6 - Practice Routine for Level 6

Lesson 7 - How to Play and Sing at the SAME TIME for Beginners

 

Level 7

Review

Lesson 1 - Introduction to fingerpicking Pt. 1

Lesson 2 - Introduction to ‘Slash’ chords: G/B, G/F#, C/B, D/F#

Lesson 3 - The G Major Pentatonic Scale

Lesson 4 - Introduction to the notes on Guitar

Lesson 5 - Essential Songs For Level 7

Lesson 6 - Practice Routine for Level 7

Lesson 7 - Beautiful Chord Embellishments (hammers)

 

Level 8

Review

Lesson 1 - Worship Lesson

Lesson 2 - Introduction to Fingerpicking Pt. 2

Lesson 3 - Choosing songs for worship leading

Lesson 4 - Practice Routine for Level 8

 

Level 9

Review

Lesson 1 - Future Guitar exploration

Lesson 2 - Worship Lesson

Lesson 3 - Worship Leading

Lesson 4 - Preparing a Worship Set

 

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