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Learner Reviews & Feedback for Guitar for Beginners by Berklee

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About the Course

Grasp the essentials needed to begin playing acoustic or electric guitar. You'll learn an easy approach to get you playing quickly, through a combination of exploring the instrument, performance technique, and basic music theory. For students who have long thought about picking up the acoustic or electric guitar, this course will provide an easy-access foundation that will get you playing. When first learning guitar, it is important to have the material presented in stages, in an enjoyable way that allows you to grasp the basics of the instrument and music. The course begins simply with the parts of the guitar, the names of the strings, tuning, and technique—whether finger-style or pick. It then explores the basics of music theory with such topics as scales, triads, power chords, and fingering and shapes. At the end of this course, students will understand the structure, parts, and accessories of the instrument, in addition to an understanding of its basic maintenance. Electric guitar players will learn the operation of their instrument along with basic options for amplification, effect pedals, and sounds. Students will also learn to develop correct technique and apply theory concepts to their playing. They will have the foundational knowledge necessary to pursue most intermediate guitar courses....

Top reviews

SM

Sep 11, 2020

If you want to learn guitar no matter which guitar you want to learn acoustic or electric if you are a beginner then quickly join this course it will really help you to upgrade your skills in guitar.

MH

Apr 4, 2020

This course was a brilliant experience. My special thanks to Thadeus Hoggart for his patient and well organized course. Highly recommended for all those who are planning to start playing the Guitar.

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By Ezequiel R M

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Oct 22, 2015

Very good course and teacher, specially about notations and staff and.

By Andres M

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Sep 22, 2015

Excellent course so long as you have the time to put in some practice.

By TADAKA A

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Jul 6, 2020

Really enjoyed throughout the course. Very neat explanation.

Thank you

By Sergio D

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Jan 12, 2019

Excellent even if you are not a beginner, helps you clarify the basis

By Stefin G

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Jul 1, 2017

Very good to learn the essential concepts of guitar as well as music.

By Olivier B

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Mar 29, 2016

Great material, great teacher, it was a pleasure taking this course.

By Gio N

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Dec 20, 2016

Great elaborate starting point or refresher to guitar fundamentals!

By Tomislav L

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Sep 29, 2016

Great course for beginners. Highly recommended. Great teacher, too.

By gabriel a g e

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Sep 19, 2015

I like this course. I would like other similar about guitar. Thanks

By Ravi A V

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Aug 29, 2015

i always wanted to be a student of Berklee!!! finally it happened!!

By Maru J

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Mar 2, 2022

Es excelente, expica muy bien y claro. Aprendí muchísimo. Gracias!

By Giovanni A N M

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Sep 22, 2020

A first giant step to enter the world of guitar, excellent course.

By Tima M

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Nov 27, 2016

This course helped me fill in important gaps for my guitar playing

By Juan G V G

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Sep 7, 2015

Just what i needed to have a better understanding of guitar theory

By Melody

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Jan 18, 2016

very clear and step-by-step instruction. Thanks for your efforts!

By Bendeghost

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Sep 25, 2019

O pouco que já tive de experiência já foi muito válido para mim!

By Luiz G P

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Jan 4, 2019

Great course!! it takes you to the next level on playing guitar!

By Puilam L

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Jan 29, 2016

good, good, good!

proper balance between the theory and practice

By Dany M

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Nov 8, 2021

Very polite techer and his thought are accurate to his teaching

By Sarah B

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Dec 11, 2015

Lots of good information. Perfect for beginners and for pros. I

By David L

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Nov 14, 2015

really enjoyed this class, learned a lot and gained confidence!

By Tolulope, B

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Nov 16, 2015

great course,very enlightening and educational and fun as well

By Carlos M C V

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May 16, 2023

You can find everything you need to start playing music here.

By Sirinissara W

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Nov 4, 2022

nice course, I really like it. I know much more about guitar.

By 何玉玲

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Oct 10, 2015

Reasonable arrangement for entry level. Strongly recommended.