Jonathan C.

1.) Beginner Guitar Lessons – Foundations & Fundamentals A. Introduction to the Instrument • Anatomy of the guitar: Headstock, tuners, nut, frets, fretboard, neck, body, bridge, pickups (electric), sound hole (acoustic), etc. • Types of guitars: Acoustic vs Electric vs Classical • How to hold the guitar properly (sitting and standing) • Pick vs fingers vs thumb technique B. Tuning & Maintenance • How to tune the guitar (by ear and with a tuner) • Introduction to standard tuning (EADGBE) • How to restring the guitar (both acoustic and electric basics) • Proper care and maintenance tips C. First Sounds • Open string exercises (picking and timing) • Finger placement and pressure awareness • Basic finger exercises for dexterity (spider walk, chromatic exercises) • Basic rhythm exercises (whole, half, quarter, eighth notes) D. Chords & Strumming • Open chords: C, D, G, E, A, Em, Am, Dm • Simple chord progressions (I–IV–V, etc.) • Basic strumming patterns • Changing chords smoothly E. First Songs • Playing simple 2-and 3-chord songs • Introduction to tabs • Introduction to the capo ⸻ 2.) Intermediate Guitar Lessons – Technique & Theory A. Expanding Chords • Barre chords (E-shape and A-shape) • Power chords and root-based movement • 7th chords, suspended chords, and extended chords (add9, sus2, etc.) • Inversions and chord voice leading B. Scales & Modes • Major and minor scale shapes across the neck • Pentatonic and blues scales (minor and major) • Basic modal theory: Ionian, Dorian, Phrygian, etc. • Application of scales in lead playing and improvisation C. Arpeggios & Root Note Awareness • Major, minor, and diminished arpeggios • Linking chords and scales via root notes • Playing arpeggios in chord progressions • Sweep picking intro (slow, controlled motion) D. Technique Building • Alternate picking and downpicking control • Hammer-ons, pull-offs, slides, and bends • Vibrato and muting techniques • Rhythmic accuracy and metronome practice E. Theory & Application • Intervals and how chords/scales are built • Circle of Fifths and key changes • Reading chord charts and basic sheet music • Playing by ear and developing improvisation skills ⸻