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Guitar 1- Complete Beginners - FREE Taster
THIS IS A HYBRID COURSE - PLEASE SEE BELOW FOR FURTHER DETAILS
Try this free taster session to see if learning the guitar is for you.

Over the whole of the follow-on course you will learn to play at least 12 chords comfortably, strum chords and use bass / strum and simple finger picking styles, read very simple guitar tablature, read and play notes from the treble clef for the top 3 strings and begin to play open bass strings, play in a very simple ensemble.

You will need to practice for at least 15 minutes a day.

By the end of the course you will feel comfortable playing 12 chords, reading simple guitar tabs and play in a simple ensemble.
Prosp User 3
This course is for absolute beginners who want to play guitar for the first time Prosp User 4
Please bring your own guitar, music stand, tuner, pen, pencil and ring binder. If you decide to join the full course you will need the Complete Guitar Player Book 1- (take care to get this exact title) and the Guitarist Way Book 1 (books will cost approx. £15).
Prosp User 5
This is a hybrid course. This means you have a choice in how you particiapte. You don’t have to decide now, in fact you can decide on a week by week basis depending on your personal circumstances, eg weather, transport etc. You can either join the class in person at Huntington School or from anywhere you like online via Zoom!
Please note that if you are attending in person all guitar classes will take place in the main school hall this term to allow for more social distancing. Please report to the community learning reception in the purple block and you will be shown where to go. Please ensure you bring your own stand and tuner.
Prosp User 6
Local employers in York have put together a list of skills that they like their employers to have. As part of your learning, you will develop skills such as problem solving, team working, communication, digital skills, resilience and reliability. Local employers in York have put together a list of skills that they like their employers to have. As part of your learning, you will develop skills such as problem solving, team working, communication, digital skills, resilience and reliability.
Prosp User 8

Learners who live in devolved authorities

Learners who live in devolved authorities
York Learning receives government funding which allows us to offer courses at a lower cost. The guidelines relating to devolution means that we cannot apply this funding to learners who live in devolved areas such as the West Yorkshire Combined Authority. York Learning receives government funding which allows us to offer courses at a lower cost. The guidelines relating to devolution means that we cannot apply this funding to learners who live in devolved areas such as the West Yorkshire Combined Authority.
If you live in one of these areas we would recommend that , before committing to a course with York Learning, you explore options to study the course in your local area. If you live in one of these areas we would recommend that , before committing to a course with York Learning, you explore options to study the course in your local area.
If you would prefer to continue your learning with York Learning please note that the price of the course could be double the advertised cost. If you would prefer to continue your learning with York Learning please note that the price of the course could be double the advertised cost.
In this case, please contact us on 01904 554277 to complete your enrolment. In this case, please contact us on 01904 554277 to complete your enrolment.

Learners under the age of 19

Learners under the age of 19
Please note that Adult Education funding is for individuals who are over the age of 19 on the 31st of August prior to the start date of their course. Please note that Adult Education funding is for individuals who are over the age of 19 on the 31st of August prior to the start date of their course.
This means that there will be an additional cost for learners who are under 19 who wish to access funded courses. This means that there will be an additional cost for learners who are under 19 who wish to access funded courses.
For safeguarding reasons, we cannot accept learners who are under 18 on courses except by prior arrangement. This does not apply to programmes which are designed for 16-18s. For safeguarding reasons, we cannot accept learners who are under 18 on courses except by prior arrangement. This does not apply to programmes which are designed for 16-18s.
If you are under the age of 19, please contact us on 01904 554277 before booking. If you are under the age of 19, please contact us on 01904 554277 before booking.
BT1/BJ2
21/09/2021
21/09/2021
18:25 - 19:45
Tuesday
1.20 hrs per wk
1 weeks
Martin Morse
0.00
Free