What you'll learn
Learn to express yourself musically through guitar with our short music courses in Sydney
The guitar is one of the worlds most popular instruments - and for a very good reason. If you've been wanting to take a step into a new passion or creative outlet, then this course is for you. Follow in the footsteps of some of the worlds greatest artists and learn how to play the guitar with other beginners in Sydney!
Our guitar for beginners course is a fun and relaxed atmosphere where you’ll get to grips with basic chords and rhythms and some easy popular songs and riffs. Our professional and experienced tutors are on hand with all the know-how and guidance to get you strumming away in no time.
Learning outcomes
By the end of these guitar lessons for beginners, you should have:
- Learned simple techniques for playing the guitar
- Performed a repertoire of simple enjoyable pieces
- Developed and improved skills of those who already play
Course content
What will be covered in this guitar lessons for beginners course?
- Basic music theory, rhythm strumming patterns and chords
- Playing techniques
- Read tablature
- Play popular songs - eg. Wild Thing, Knockin' on Heaven's Door, Come as You Are, Good Riddance (Time of Your Life), House of the Rising sun and more
Intended audience
Who is this guitar course for?
This course is for beginners. No previous knowledge of the guitar is necessary for this class.
Course venue
2A Gordon Street, Rozelle NSW 2039 (corner of Gordon St & Victoria Rd on the grounds of St. Joseph's Church)
Course materials
What to bring to class
- Your own acoustic guitar
- A blank sheet music notebook and a pencil
Course testimonials
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Julie said: The guitar teacher; Dylan was excellent. He customised for the different members in the class. He shared tips that you don’t get from an app. The songs were relatable. The class format was fun. Thank you. My husband is keen to do intermediate course. I didn’t practice enough, so need to consolidate beginners.
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Joseph said: Easy to follow instructions,very friendly and courteous teacher . Very patient and articulated
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Lea said: Learning to play some old favourite songs.
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Heather said: This is a wonderful course for beginners! I highly recommend it to anyone who has ever thought they would like to play the guitar. It’s not long before you feel very at home strumming away with your class mates.
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Anthony said: It was fun with a relaxing environment and Dillon was a great teacher. Will be going into the intermediate class with him next.
Course tutors
Dylan Hartas
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<p>Learn to express yourself musically through guitar with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/music-singing-dancing/music-instrument">short music courses</a> in Sydney</p>
...<p>Learn to express yourself musically through guitar with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/music-singing-dancing/music-instrument">short music courses</a> in Sydney</p>
...Please remember to bring your own acoustic guitar.
No class Monday 9th June due to public holiday.
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