- Age Group7–18 years
- Course Duration3 months
- Session Duration1 Hour
- CompletionYes
- Sessions25 Sessions
- FrequencyTwice a Week
- Course Valid TillForever
About The Course
The Guitar Wizards course comprises a logical, step-by-step method to play songs and master chords, scales and the guitar theory. It is specifically designed to help you learn the basics of the music theory and assist you in becoming a proficient and confident guitar player through a series of interactive lessons, activities and downloadable resources. The course also comprises exercises that will sharpen your chord transitioning, strumming, fretting, picking, fingerpicking and singing techniques. Begin your musical journey with Guitar Wizards and enjoy strumming!
Who Is This Course For?
This Live Guitar Wizards course is specifically designed for students aged 7–18 who are keen on playing the guitar and want to learn to play songs in a 3-month crash course.
Course Objectives
The Guitar Wizards course will help you:
- Play a repertoire of iconic riffs and songs from both classical and modern music
- Learn the concepts of leads, chords, rhythm, plucking, fingerstyle picking, flamenco and percussive techniques
- Enhance your guitar playing abilities
- Acquire the skills required to play solo
- Gain theoretical knowledge of chords, compositions, staff notation, harmonization and understand melody and beats
Curriculum
Introduction to Guitars
- 01:00:00
Introduction to Guitars
- 00:05:00
Introduction to Guitars- Quiz
Using the Pick / Plectrum
- 01:00:00
Using the Pick/Plectrum
- 00:05:00
Using the Pick/Plectrum- Quiz
Reading Guitar Chord Charts
- 01:00:00
Reading Guitar Chord Charts
- 00:05:00
Reading Guitar Chord Charts- Quiz
Fret Hand Techniques: Building a Solid Foundation
- 01:00:00
Fret Hand Techniques: Building a Solid Foundation
- 00:05:00
Fret Hand Techniques: Building a Solid Foundation- Quiz
Learning Guitar Chords
- 01:00:00
Learning Guitar Chords
- 00:05:00
Learning Guitar Chords- Quiz
Guitar: Practice Tips
- 01:00:00
Guitar: Practice Tips
Playing ‘Happy Birthday’ Notes
- 01:00:00
Playing ‘Happy Birthday’ Notes
- 00:05:00
Playing ‘Happy Birthday’ Notes- Quiz
Playing ‘Happy Birthday’ Using Chords
- 01:00:00
Playing ‘Happy Birthday’ Using Chords
Strumming and Rhythm Patterns - Part 1
- 01:00:00
Strumming and Rhythm Patterns - Part 1
Strumming and Rhythm Patterns - Part 2
- 01:00:00
Strumming and Rhythm Patterns - Part 2
- 00:05:00
Strumming and Rhythm Patterns (Part 2)- Quiz
Practice Songs - Part 1
- 01:00:00
Practice Songs - Part 1
- 00:05:00
Practice Songs (Part 1)- Quiz
Practice Songs - Part 2
- 01:00:00
Practice Songs - Part 2
- 00:05:00
Practice Songs (Part 2)- Quiz
Plucking and Fingerpicking Techniques
- 01:00:00
Plucking and Fingerpicking Techniques
- 00:05:00
Plucking and Fingerpicking Techniques- Quiz
F Major Chord
- 00:00:00
F Major Chord
The G Major Scale
- 01:00:00
The G Major Scale
- 00:05:00
The G Major Scale- Quiz
Notes on the Fretboard
- 01:00:00
Notes on the Fretboard
- 00:05:00
Notes on the Fretboard- Quiz
Practice Songs - Part 3
- 01:00:00
Practice Songs - Part 3
Practice Songs - Part 4
- 01:00:00
Practice Songs - Part 4
Practice Songs - Part 5
- 01:00:00
Practice Songs - Part 5
Practice Songs - Part 6
- 01:00:00
Practice Songs - Part 6
Practice Songs - Part 7
- 01:00:00
Practice Songs - Part 7
Practice Songs - Part 8
- 01:00:00
Practice Songs - Part 8
Practice Songs - Part 9
- 01:00:00
Practice Songs - Part 9
Practice Songs - Part 10
- 01:00:00
Practice Songs - Part 10
Assessment
- 01:00:00
Assessment
Instructor
Shantanu Arora
Vocalist, Guitarist, Founder, Shan’s School of MusicShantanu Arora is a professional singer and guitarist based out of New Delhi, India. He started playing the guitar at eight and gave his first stage performance when he was ten. He founded Shan’s School of Music in 2003 and provides training in different musical instruments, such as the keyboard, guitar, violin and flute, along with vocal training. Shantanu is a disciple of Ustad Sabri Khan in Hindustani Classical Music.
