Guitar Method: Tunes & Techniques

In this class we’ll examine the songs, techniques, licks and tricks from the greatest guitar music in history. Dive into chords and voicings, picking, strumming, and lead playing. Understand those unique elements that make every song special and instantly recognizable.

We’ll cover modern, contemporary guitar playing from the 60’s through the present, focusing on tunes that have common chord progressions, picking and strumming patterns, and basic lead concepts. Attendees will receive highly accurate and detailed transcriptions of songs, written by the instructor.

In each class, one to two songs will be examined in-depth. Get a better understanding of progressions, fingering patterns, and the hot licks and techniques used by some of the guitar greats. Power chords, major and minor chords, palm muting, and picking techniques will be discussed. A blend of tab and chord charts will be used, and these transcriptions, highly accurate and custom-made for the class, will be available to download.

This is a great way to build repertoire, master guitar techniques, and learn some of the best songs in modern guitar music history. Use what you know and learn some new skills along the way. It’s not as complicated or as hard as you think.

Topics covered include: Power chords, major chords, minor chords, palm muting, picking techniques, strumming patterns, song form. Chord charts for example song(s) will also be provided for practice.

This class is perfect for: Guitar players who have some basic experience but want to improve, and want to play tunes! Learn riffs, licks, chords, and everything that goes into playing some of the most iconic songs of the last 50 years.

After this class, you will be able to: Play iconic rock songs from the 60s through the 90s and today. You will learn both right and left hand techniques to simplify guitar playing, be able to play the famous licks and chords that make up iconic songs, and gain an understanding of song form to be able to play songs from beginning to end.

Skills required: (scale from 1-low to 5-high)

• Fretboard Knowledge = 2
• Chord Knowledge = 2
• Picking Technique = 2
• Strumming Technique = 3
• Enthusiasm = 5