3. Chords & Rhythm

Chords are 2 or more notes from a scale played together.  You’ll learn to play chords right away, scales come soon after.  Playing a sequence of chords together is another way to say ‘play a song’.  You’ll learn how chords are built from scales and how they fit together.

Hard, classic or alternative rock, blues, bluegrass, jazz and classical and flamenco are all defined by their rhythm.  As a beginning guitar player, you will be introduced to as many of these styles as you choose.  If there is a specific direction you want to go, we can focus on that.  I teach harmony or chord theory as it applies to the music we are playing.  In other words, not just playing tunes, but understanding what you are playing. 

4. Melody & Ear Training