BEGINNING ROCK & BLUES GUITAR (Ages 12-ADULT)

BEGINNING ROCK & BLUES GUITAR FOR TEENS & ADULTS Ages 12+

Students will enjoy a fun, easy to follow introduction to playing Rock & Blues guitar. This class covers essential basics based on rock, metal and blues styles including the 12 bar blues progression, basic rhythm patterns through eighth notes including the shuffle feel, open position chords, power chords, power chord extensions, rock & blues comping, minor and major pentatonic and blues scales, improvisation and song structure.

Unlike other beginning guitar courses that teach students to play songs like “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star,” “Jingle Bells” and “This Old Man,” students are intoduced to jamming on simple rhythm and lead patterns featuring cool riffs and licks that sound like METALLICA, GUNS N’ ROSES, NIRVANA and TRADITIONAL & MODERN BLUES.

Students are required to provide an electric guitar and amplifier. Acoustic guitars are welcome!