Learning session details
Course Duration: 32 sessions
Age: Kids - 4 to 19 Adult - 20 to 70+
Each Session: 1 Hour
Type: Individual Classes & Group
Guitar Level 2 (32 Sessions)
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Notebook
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Pen
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Instrument
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Session 1: Major Scale and Notes
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Formation of the major scale
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Understanding notes in different positions
Session 2: Sequencing Patterns
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Explore 3 notes per string patterns for scale sequences
Session 3: Minor Scale and Relation to Major Scale
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Introduction to the minor scale and its relationship with the major scale
Session 4: Initial Grade Exam and Songs
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Introduction to the Initial Grade Exam (TCL)
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Start learning and practicing songs
Session 5: Dynamic Marks
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Introduction to dynamic marks in music notation
Session 6: Basic Note Reading with Dynamics
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Begin reading sheet music with dynamics
Session 7: Song Practice
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Introduction of Initial Grade Song 1 - "Amazing Grace"
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Start practicing and making corrections
Session 8: Scales and Arpeggios
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Introduction to scales and arpeggios
Session 9: Scale Practice
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Practice scales, starting with C major and D minor
Session 10: Arpeggio Practice
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Practice arpeggios, starting with G major and D minor
Session 11: Song Practice
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Introduction of Initial Grade Song 2 - "Oh When the Saints"
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Start practicing and making corrections
Session 12: Improvisation Scale
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Introduction to an improvisation scale for chord progressions
Session 13: Improvisation Practice
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Practice improvisation using the major scale with backing tracks
Session 14: Song Practice
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Introduction of Initial Grade Song 3 - "Rockin’ the Country"
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Start practicing and making corrections
Session 15: Blues and Rhythm
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Learn about types of blues chord progressions and swing rhythm
Session 16: Blues Techniques
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Explore basic blues riffs, licks, and pentatonic scale shapes
Session 17: Theory and Advanced Tabs
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Detailed study of advanced music theory, including the introduction of advanced tablature (tabs).
Session 18: Notation and Note Types
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In-depth notation study covering all types of notes and their counts.
Session 19: Musical Notation
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Exploring different kinds of musical notation and learning how to read them effectively.
Session 20: Rests and Playing Rests
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Understanding different types of rests and how to read and play them in music.
Session 21: Slide, Hammer-On, Pull-Off, and More
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Study and practice slides, hammer-ons, pull-offs, vibrato, legato exercises, and bending techniques.
Session 22: Modes and Improvisation
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Detailed study of musical modes and practicing improvisation using these modes.
Session 23: Improvisation with Major Scale
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Further work on improvisation skills, focusing on the major scale.
Session 24: Grade 1 Exam Introduction
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Introduction to the Grade 1 Exam (TCL) and the songs that will be part of it.
Session 25: Grade 1 Song 1 - "A Fistful of Pesos"
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Begin learning and practicing Grade 1 Song 1 and making corrections as needed.
Session 26: Grade 1 Song 2 - "Photography"
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Introduction of Grade 1 Song 2, followed by practice and corrections.
Session 27: Scales and Arpeggios
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Introduction to scales and arpeggios, focusing on C major and A natural minor.
Session 28: Arpeggios Practice
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Practice arpeggios in G major and A minor.
Session 29: Chord Sequences (Set A)
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Introduction to chord sequences, starting with C major (I-V7-I).
Session 30: Grade 1 Song 3 - "Sailor’s Hornpipe"
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Introduction of Grade 1 Song 3 and practice with corrections.
Session 31: Chord Sequences (Set B)
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Introduction of chord sequences, this time with D major (I-V7-I).
Session 32: Final Pre-Exam Practice
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Intensive practice of all Grade 1 songs with the backing track and last-minute revisions for the TCL exam.
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