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Acoustic & Electric Guitar Classes
What is the difference between the levels of Acoustic Guitar Classes at Girl Guitar? Great question! Everyone learns at a different pace and it's important to find the spot that's right for you. There is plenty of overlap between these classes, but here are a few specifics to help you out.
Total Beginner
This class will cover how to tune, hold a pick, hold the guitar, and play 3-4 basic chords. It's truly for someone who has never picked up a guitar, or who needs a serious refresher on the basics. If you want to join, but can't make a six week commitment, check out our Workshops & Events page where we have Total Beginner workshops. Need guitar accessories? Click here.
Beginner II
This class assumes you have some familiarity with G, C, D, A, E, Am, and Em and are comfortable holding a pick. You will dig deeper into strum patterns and songs with more chords than in Total Beginner. Beginner II is a great place to spend as many sessions as you need in order to log hours getting the basics under your belt!
Intermediate
In order to excel in an Intermediate class you'll want to be comfortable changing seamlessly between G, C, D, A, E, Am and Em, and be familiar with (and open to) barre chords. These classes will focus on adding layers on top of basic chord changes in order to enhance your playing and get you mobile, capable, and confident around the neck of the guitar. This class moves fast and optimal success is largely dependent on outside practice time. Intermediate class is ideal for women who are playing a good deal already and want to enhance their current skills.
