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Guitar 1- Complete Beginners
THIS IS A HYBRID COURSE - PLEASE SEE FURTHER DETAILS
During the 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. This course leads to further stages of learning guitar skills, which in turn could lead to work as professional musician
Prosp User 4
Please bring your own guitar, pen, pencil and ring binder. You will also 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). If possible, we recommend you have your own music stand and tuner.
If you are joining the class on Zoom please make sure you have a suitable space and that you can view your screen easily.
Prosp User 5
This is a hybrid course. This means you have a choice in how you participate. 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!
There is no class on Tuesday 31st October 2023. & Tuesday 7th November 2023
Please note that if you are attending in person please come to the community learning reception in the purple block and you will be shown where to go. Please bring your own stand and tuner where possible.
Prosp User 6

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As well as learning many exciting skills specific to your course, you will also be evidencing and practising a range of transferable skills.
As well as learning many exciting skills specific to your course, you will also be evidencing and practising a range of transferable skills.
Being able to demonstrate transferable skills will improve your confidence and self-awareness, make you more employable, and help you with further learning and volunteering.
Being able to demonstrate transferable skills will improve your confidence and self-awareness, make you more employable, and help you with further learning and volunteering.
Employers value employees who have strong transferable skills, as they tend to have the tools to help them go beyond their job description.
Employers value employees who have strong transferable skills, as they tend to have the tools to help them go beyond their job description.
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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/KC9
19/09/2023
12/12/2023
18:25 - 19:45
Tuesday
1.30 hrs per wk
11 weeks
Martin Morse
110.00
No reductions apply