Guitar: Beginners Level 1 - Northern Beaches Community College

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Guitar: Beginners Level 1

Course Outline:

This guitar course is designed for those whose knowledge of guitar ranges from zero to less than five chords. Students will learn to play the primary chords in the most commonly used keys, develop an understanding of the principles of simple rhythm reading and learn to read and write music in both chord chart and tablature forms. Each week we will learn to play a new song using the appropriate strum techniques. For Mosman classes please bring a plectrum and a capo. Download a free smartphone tuner in advance if possible.

What to Bring:

  • Guitar and pick
  • Pencil
  • Notebook

About the Tutors:

Brenton White

Brenton is a guitarist of many years' experience. Involved in workshops and seminars at the Conservatorium of Music in the late 1970s, he played music professionally in clubs, backing artists and at band gigs.
In the early to mid-1980s Brenton toured with many artists and bands, including; Roberta Flack, Renee Geyer, Leon Berger Band, Doug Parkinson, Marcia Hines, Julie Anthony, The Seekers, The Sydney Symphony Orchestra with James Galway and many others, while at the same time working as a session musician for jingle and record producers in Sydney. He has been involved in composing/producing music for Advertising and TV for the last 30 years. Brenton has experience teaching beginners through to professional level electric guitar and acoustic guitar

Mark Broughton

As a lead vocalist and guitarist of many years Mark is a true professional and a proven performer in live venues large and small throughout Australia. In addition for the past decade he has successfully taught a number of different groups from complete beginners and beyond with Northern Beaches Community college. His classes always remain very popular with an emphasis on the fun and enjoyment people receive from creating music.

This course has no current classes. Please the waiting list.

Course testimonials:

  • Mark is an excellent teacher! he takes the time to ensure each student understands the content and knows how to keep it fun and interesting at the same time.
  • It was very easy to follow the classes and learn. :)
  • Learning in a group environment with no pressure, just lots of encouragement from our teacher Mark.
  • The mix of guidance and the ability to listen to the wishes of the class while remaining on task was great. A wonderful learning environment.
  • Enjoyed course more than I was expecting. It has inspired me to continue learning. Teacher made it very pleasant and not a chore. Would definitely recommend it to a beginner.
  • Great course! Thoroughly enjoyed it. I learnt more then I expected and it wasn’t in any way stressful. Mark is a great teacher and went out of his way to find music for everyone in the class, to make sure we were learning songs we enjoyed as well. I look forward to term 2!
  • MARK IS A BRILLIANT TEACHER. I'm coming back next term!!!
  • I learnt a lot about how to play guitar from knowing absolutely nothing at the beginning of the course. I still have a lot to learn but I have a start I can practice and build on. This has been a very challenging and stimulating experience, good for the brain and the body.
  • The teacher is excellent. So knowledgeable and so encouraging. Learned so much in just one term! Looking forward to stage 2 next year :)
  • Really enjoyed Mark’s guitar lessons. He is very knowledgeable and covered a vast range of information for me to work on and expand my knowledge. Great teacher!