Guitar I

Do you want to play guitar, but don’t know where to begin? This is a great introductory course for those without musical training or the ability to read music, but who would like to learn guitar while having fun with it.

In this easy, step-by-step approach—designed for adult beginners but appropriate for students of all ages—you will acquire a basic, solid technique that will provide the foundation for your future progress.

This course will help you acquire beginner-level guitar playing techniques in a supportive and enjoyable classroom environment.

What You Will Learn: Basic skills and techniques for playing the guitar.

How to read music.

History of guitar.

Various styles and approaches to playing.

Quarters Offered: Winter | Spring | Summer | Fall Prerequisite: None; no musical training required.

Course Materials: Acoustic guitar (preferably nylon string), and course textbook.

Next Course: Guitar II