Course Description
This course is designed for complete beginners, those who have never before played guitar. In this course, you will learn the fundamentals of guitar. Topics covered include chords, scales, and reading music. In addition, you will learn musical terminology and basic music theory.Learning Outcomes
- Tune a guitar using a tuner
- Read guitar music in standard notation
- Play first-position chords
- Play two-octave scales
- Understand basic music terminology
Instructor
- Director of Guitar StudiesScott Plato, M.M.Ed.
- Gordon State College
Teaching:SummerSpring Instructor info hasn’t been posted yet.
January
6
Spring
2026
Start Date
April
30
Spring
2026
End DateUpcoming refers to the next academic term after the current one.
May
1
Summer
2026
Start Date
August
31
Summer
2026
End DateDuration
16 weeks
Instruction Method