Introduction to guitar
Have you ever wanted to play guitar? Fancied yourself as a rockstar? Maybe you would just like to learn a new skill for yourself? Now’s your chance! From ‘What is a guitar?’ to ‘Look, I know songs!’, we’ve got you covered with this introductory course for aspiring guitarists. Join this small musical group and sign up now, grab a guitar and let’s play some music!
Gregg Brennan (under his guitarist/songwriter stage name Bastion Highwalk) has been teaching music for 27 years and is a graduate of Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts USA. He has taught, toured, performed and recorded internationally and is a mainstay in London’s music scene as a sideman, guest artist and with his own band Black King Crow.
Beginner course and ‘advanced beginners’ course available. See below.
Start Date : Tue 20th Sep 2022
Time : 18:15 - 19:15
Location : Cirencester College
Duration : 10 Weeks
Spaces : 8
Code : 09/22_GUI_10W_BG
Start Date : Tue 20th Sep 2022
Time : 19:30 - 20:30
Location : Cirencester College
Duration : 10 Weeks
Spaces : 7
Code : 09/22_GUI_10W_AB
What topics are covered?
Instrument basics, technique, simple melodies (to begin with), chords, songs, song structure and form.
Potentially culminating in an optional performance of the class at the end of term.
How will I learn?
via demonstration, hand outs.
You will play various parts of a song (i.e. some will play melody, some will play the chords, then you switch so you all learn the same things).
What do I need to bring?
an acoustic guitar
summary
5 out of 5 stars (based on 1 review)
Recent Reviews
Brilliant!
2022-03-30
I’d never picked up a guitar before. Didn’t even know how to hold one correctly. Now, with the help of Bastion and a small but friendly group, I’m playing songs with ease and loving every minute.
Very much worthwhile.
