Guitar for Complete Beginners Vol. 1
Learn the fundamentals of guitar playing.
Develop the skills to play any simple pop or rock song and even write your own!
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An immersive online class for beginners
Become a versatile guitarist in three weeks
Join your mentor Jamey Arent as he breaks down everything from simple chords and melodies to rhythm and lead playing. By the end of this Master Class, you’ll be able to play any simple pop or rock song and even write your own!
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Learn through a step-by-step curriculum
This is an entry-level class for beginners. The curriculum was crafted by our team of master's-level and pro-touring musicians to give you the best possible beginner’s pathway for learning the guitar.
Part I. Getting to Know Your Guitar
Part II. First Chords
Part III. Single Notes and the C Major Scale
Part IV. Open Chords
Part V. 7th Chords and the Blues
Part VI. SongSquad

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Jamey Arent
Jamey is an expert educator with a Master's degree in studio/jazz guitar from the world-renowned Thornton School of Music.
As a sideman, Jamey has performed and recorded with artists like Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, Matthew Morrison, B. Slade, Spencer Day, Raquel Rodriguez, and Nigel Hall. You can hear his guitar playing on soundtracks for Netflix, TBS, and Comedy Central shows. He released his debut EP The Back Burner in 2019.
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- 5 Minute Lessons
- Jam Tracks
- New lessons added every week
- Interactive TAB that you can slow down
- PDF class notes
- Artist Toolkit
- Members-only forum
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- 70+ Lick Packages
- 5 Minute Lessons
- Artist Toolkit
- Jam Tracks
- Members-only forum access
- Enter in the Emerging Artist Fund