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Introduction To Playing The Acoustic Guitar

This course is designed for those interested to learn the basics of learning to play the acoustic guitar, how to play the instrument in a lead role, and how to play in the supportive role or accompaniment. Read more.

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Course Skill Level
Beginner
Time Estimate
3h 6m

Multi-instrumentalist Todd Porter has been teaching music on several instruments for the past 15 years.

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About This Course

Who this course is for:

  • This course is designed for complete beginners. You don’t need any prior experience with the guitar or music to get started.

What you’ll learn: 

  • Play the acoustic guitar in a lead role or melody
  • Improvise or solo over a basic form
  • Play the acoustic guitar in a supportive role or accompaniment

Requirements: 

  • You will need an acoustic guitar to play.

This is the perfect place to start for beginner acoustic guitar players! Take all the guesswork out of how and what to practice. This program comes with specially designed practice videos for each lesson.

You will learn everything you need to know about the acoustic guitar, from how to put it together and make your first sound, to how to play the acoustic guitar in a band! This course also focuses on how to express yourself through music by teaching beginner improvisation or soloing. The goal of the course is for you to fully express who you are through the instrument.

I designed this program to help you begin your musical journey on the acoustic guitar in the most efficient and fun way. This program is suitable for anyone who has a desire to play and has a working acoustic guitar. There are over 2.5 hours of video lessons and practice videos.

The layout of the course uses a simple format:

  • 1 lesson video that explains a new concept/technique,
  • 1 practice video that has voice overs and graphics to help you play along with the teacher on the screen in real time.

There are twelve sets of lessons and practice videos that help you learn melody, rhythm, harmony, and improvising. This program also contains a Jam Room with a virtual band that you can play along with at different speeds. As an added bonus, there are also five music theory made easy animated videos that explain the basic building blocks of music.

At the end of this course, you will have the confidence to play the acoustic guitar both on your own and with others in different musical situations.

Our Promise to You

By the end of this course, you will have learned how to play the acoustic guitar.

10 Day Money Back Guarantee. If you are unsatisfied for any reason, simply contact us and we’ll give you a full refund. No questions asked.

Get started today and learn more about acoustic guitar playing.

Course Curriculum

Section 1 - Welcome To The Program
How To Use The Music Coach Program 00:00:00
The Four Essential Elements Of Music 00:00:00
Acoustic Guitar Setup And Buyers Guide 00:00:00
Electric Guitar Setup And Buyers Guide 00:00:00
Music Theory Made Easy: Notes, And The Musical Alphabet 00:00:00
Music Theory Made Easy: Melody 00:00:00
Music Theory Made Easy: Rhythm 00:00:00
Music Theory Made Easy: Harmony And Chords 00:00:00
Section 2 - Learn How To Hold The Guitar And The Names Of All The Strings
Learn How To Hold The Guitar And The Names Of All The Strings 00:00:00
Week 1: Practice Video 00:00:00
Section 3 - Learn The Four Most Common Chords (G, D, E Minor, C)
Learn The Four Most Common Chords (G, D, E Minor, C) 00:00:00
Week 2: Practice Video 00:00:00
Section 4 - Learn How To Switch Between The Chords Of The Song
Learn How To Switch Between The Chords Of The Song 00:00:00
Week 3: Practice Video 00:00:00
Section 5 - Learn How To Play The Chord Structure Of The A Section Of The Song
Week 4: Lesson Video 00:00:00
Week 4: Practice Video 00:00:00
Section 6 - Learn How To Play The Chord Structure Of The B Section Of The Song
Week 5: Lesson Video 00:00:00
Week 5: Practice Video 00:00:00
Section 7 - Learn How To Alternate Up And Down Strumming
Week 6: Lesson 00:00:00
Week 6: Practice Video 00:00:00
Section 8 - Learn How To Play The G Major Scale
Week 7: Lesson Video 00:00:00
Week 7: Practice Video 00:00:00
Section 9: Learn How To Play The G Major Scale On The G String
Week 8: Lesson Video 00:00:00
Week 8: Practice Video 00:00:00
Section 10 - Learn How To Play The A Section Melody
Week 9: Lesson Video 00:00:00
Week 9: Practice Video 00:00:00
Section 11 - Learn How To Play The B Section Melody
Week 10: Lesson Video 00:00:00
Week 10: Practice Video 00:00:00
Section 12 - Learn How To Connect Both Melodies And Chord Sections Together
Week 11: Lesson Video 00:00:00
Week 11: Practice Video 00:00:00
Section 13 - Learn How To Take A Guitar Solo
Week 12: Lesson Video 00:00:00
Week 12: Practice Video 00:00:00
Section 14 - Jam Room - Play With The Virtual Band
Jam Room Slow 60bpm 00:00:00
Jam Room Medium 80bpm 00:00:00
Jam Room Fast 100bpm 00:00:00
Section 15 - Bonus: The Music Coach Duo Series
Welcome To The Music Coach Duo Series 00:00:00
Music Coach Duo Series - Guitar And Piano Level 1 00:00:00
Music Coach Duo Series - Guitar And Piano Level 2 00:00:00
Music Coach Duo Series - Guitar And Piano Level 3 00:00:00

About This Course

Who this course is for:

  • This course is designed for complete beginners. You don’t need any prior experience with the guitar or music to get started.

What you’ll learn: 

  • Play the acoustic guitar in a lead role or melody
  • Improvise or solo over a basic form
  • Play the acoustic guitar in a supportive role or accompaniment

Requirements: 

  • You will need an acoustic guitar to play.

This is the perfect place to start for beginner acoustic guitar players! Take all the guesswork out of how and what to practice. This program comes with specially designed practice videos for each lesson.

You will learn everything you need to know about the acoustic guitar, from how to put it together and make your first sound, to how to play the acoustic guitar in a band! This course also focuses on how to express yourself through music by teaching beginner improvisation or soloing. The goal of the course is for you to fully express who you are through the instrument.

I designed this program to help you begin your musical journey on the acoustic guitar in the most efficient and fun way. This program is suitable for anyone who has a desire to play and has a working acoustic guitar. There are over 2.5 hours of video lessons and practice videos.

The layout of the course uses a simple format:

  • 1 lesson video that explains a new concept/technique,
  • 1 practice video that has voice overs and graphics to help you play along with the teacher on the screen in real time.

There are twelve sets of lessons and practice videos that help you learn melody, rhythm, harmony, and improvising. This program also contains a Jam Room with a virtual band that you can play along with at different speeds. As an added bonus, there are also five music theory made easy animated videos that explain the basic building blocks of music.

At the end of this course, you will have the confidence to play the acoustic guitar both on your own and with others in different musical situations.

Our Promise to You

By the end of this course, you will have learned how to play the acoustic guitar.

10 Day Money Back Guarantee. If you are unsatisfied for any reason, simply contact us and we’ll give you a full refund. No questions asked.

Get started today and learn more about acoustic guitar playing.

Course Curriculum

Section 1 - Welcome To The Program
How To Use The Music Coach Program 00:00:00
The Four Essential Elements Of Music 00:00:00
Acoustic Guitar Setup And Buyers Guide 00:00:00
Electric Guitar Setup And Buyers Guide 00:00:00
Music Theory Made Easy: Notes, And The Musical Alphabet 00:00:00
Music Theory Made Easy: Melody 00:00:00
Music Theory Made Easy: Rhythm 00:00:00
Music Theory Made Easy: Harmony And Chords 00:00:00
Section 2 - Learn How To Hold The Guitar And The Names Of All The Strings
Learn How To Hold The Guitar And The Names Of All The Strings 00:00:00
Week 1: Practice Video 00:00:00
Section 3 - Learn The Four Most Common Chords (G, D, E Minor, C)
Learn The Four Most Common Chords (G, D, E Minor, C) 00:00:00
Week 2: Practice Video 00:00:00
Section 4 - Learn How To Switch Between The Chords Of The Song
Learn How To Switch Between The Chords Of The Song 00:00:00
Week 3: Practice Video 00:00:00
Section 5 - Learn How To Play The Chord Structure Of The A Section Of The Song
Week 4: Lesson Video 00:00:00
Week 4: Practice Video 00:00:00
Section 6 - Learn How To Play The Chord Structure Of The B Section Of The Song
Week 5: Lesson Video 00:00:00
Week 5: Practice Video 00:00:00
Section 7 - Learn How To Alternate Up And Down Strumming
Week 6: Lesson 00:00:00
Week 6: Practice Video 00:00:00
Section 8 - Learn How To Play The G Major Scale
Week 7: Lesson Video 00:00:00
Week 7: Practice Video 00:00:00
Section 9: Learn How To Play The G Major Scale On The G String
Week 8: Lesson Video 00:00:00
Week 8: Practice Video 00:00:00
Section 10 - Learn How To Play The A Section Melody
Week 9: Lesson Video 00:00:00
Week 9: Practice Video 00:00:00
Section 11 - Learn How To Play The B Section Melody
Week 10: Lesson Video 00:00:00
Week 10: Practice Video 00:00:00
Section 12 - Learn How To Connect Both Melodies And Chord Sections Together
Week 11: Lesson Video 00:00:00
Week 11: Practice Video 00:00:00
Section 13 - Learn How To Take A Guitar Solo
Week 12: Lesson Video 00:00:00
Week 12: Practice Video 00:00:00
Section 14 - Jam Room - Play With The Virtual Band
Jam Room Slow 60bpm 00:00:00
Jam Room Medium 80bpm 00:00:00
Jam Room Fast 100bpm 00:00:00
Section 15 - Bonus: The Music Coach Duo Series
Welcome To The Music Coach Duo Series 00:00:00
Music Coach Duo Series - Guitar And Piano Level 1 00:00:00
Music Coach Duo Series - Guitar And Piano Level 2 00:00:00
Music Coach Duo Series - Guitar And Piano Level 3 00:00:00

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