This is a monthly class designed for guitar players of all levels to fine tune their technique while learning essential skills and concepts. Every month the class will cover new topics on a level that is accessible, creating a good foundation for further exploration and practice. Topics will include:
- Right hand technique for strumming and picking
- Right hand technique for fingerpicking
- Essential open position scales
- Chord inversions
- Improvisation strategies
- The CAGED System
- Jazz Chords
- and More!
Each class will start with some basic warmup exercises and move into specifics with a focus on healthy technique, practicing strategies, and producing the best possible sound. This is a live zoom lesson where students will have opportunities to ask questions and receive feedback. PDFs will be provided and student are encouraged to record the meeting of future reference.
Online Classes are on the 1st Tuesday of the month from 8-9 pm Eastern Standard Time. Register here and get the zoom link at checkout.
In-Person Classes are on the 2nd Monday of the month from 7:15-8:15pm at the School of Musical Traditions in Takoma Park MD.
For the best possible sound quality students should use the “Original Sound for Musicians” feature in the Zoom’s Audio Settings.
Justin Heath 