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A Beginner’s Guide to Rhythm & Lead Guitar: Amp Up Your Rock

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A Beginner’s Guide to Rhythm & Lead Guitar: Amp Up Your Rock

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Instructor: Skillshare

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level
No prior experience required
5 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level
No prior experience required
5 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

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September 2026

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4 assignments¹

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There are 4 modules in this course

Start building your rock guitar foundation with Martin Miller. You’ll get oriented to the course, prepare your guitar, and explore the fundamentals of rhythm guitar through “High Voltage.” You’ll develop your strumming and open-chord skills while seeing how these techniques come together in a professional rock performance.

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4 videos1 reading1 assignment

Build on your rhythm guitar foundation by adding power chords, melodic playing, and more advanced chord techniques. Martin breaks down the sounds and techniques behind “Amped Up,” helping you understand how rhythm and lead parts work together to create a complete rock guitar performance.

What's included

4 videos1 assignment1 discussion prompt

Take your rock guitar playing further by developing the techniques that give rock its energy and personality. You’ll explore palm muting, single-note riffs, lead guitar techniques, and soloing, building the skills and confidence to move beyond basic guitar parts and play with greater expression.

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4 videos1 assignment1 discussion prompt

Put everything you’ve learned into practice. Use the slow playthroughs of “High Voltage” and “Amped Up” to improve your accuracy and confidence, then challenge yourself with the extreme solo from “Amped Up.” This final module gives you the opportunity to bring your rhythm, lead, and soloing skills together in performance.

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4 videos1 assignment1 peer review1 discussion prompt

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