What you'll learn
- Play through ten well-known guitar riffs
- Overall Musicianship Development
- Learn to read tabs and interpret them on the guitar
- Learn popular chord shapes and play note melodies along with chords
Requirements
- Basic guitar fundamentals will help you in this course, but are not necessary.
Description
Have you ever wanted to be able to play those classic acoustic riffs that everyone recognizes? This is the course for you! In this class we'll cover twelve of the most iconic acoustic riffs together. From "Banana Pancakes" to "Blackbird," you'll start on your journey to playing along with your favorite songs.
We'll be using TABs in each lesson to learn our songs. Not sure what TABs are or how to read TABs? No problem! We'll be covering TABs in our first lesson together so you're all set up to learn.
We'll be going over "Banana Pancakes" by Jack Johnson, "Hurt" by Nine Inch Nails (made popular by Johnny cash), "Free Fallin'" by Tom Petty, "Wish You Were Here" by Pink Floyd, "Fast Car" by Tracy Chapman, "Drive" by Incubus, "Time of Your Life" by Green Day, "Stairway to Heaven" by Led Zeppelin, "Here Comes the Sun" by The Beatles, and "Blackbird" also by The Beatles.
Each lesson includes video tutorials with multiple angles, close views of the hands, comprehensive tabs, and clear instruction. You can also see moving graphics that show the notes we're playing for detailed learning. There is a free TAB worksheet download to enable practice between lessons.
Who this course is for:
- Semi-beginner guitarists who want application practice to turn their chords and single notes into popular songs.
Instructor
- 4.6 Instructor Rating
- 37 Reviews
- 2,975 Students
- 16 Courses
Hey there!
My name is Jacob, I'm an audio/visual producer and teacher on the East Coast of the USA. I have been self-employed since 2014 working both as a musician and photographer/cinematographer.
I have found so many uses with the tools to create your own music, shoot great video and take great photos. Starting a small business? You can create your own cinematic advertisement, company jingle and nail your Instagram feed. Just want to have fun and capture memories? Playing an instrument is the greatest hobby, and the perfect photo is timeless.
THE QUALIFICATIONS:
I attended Berklee College of Music in 2014 and began teaching multiple instruments in a local music studio. I then became an audio engineer at that same studio, eventually partnering with companies such as PreSonus and opening my own space in 2020. During this I was heavily engaged in cinema - filming commercials for businesses, music videos, and taking engagement/real estate shoots.
I'm always available for questions and comments at my website or my socials. Send a message and say hello!