Beginning Guitar

MIN2247.01, section 1
Course System Home Terms Spring 2026 Beginning Guitar

Course Description

Summary

Introduces the fundamentals of guitar playing, including: posture, hand positions, tuning, chords, strumming, finger-picking, songs and tunes, major scales, and beginning to read music. History of the guitar and its past and current artists will be shared.

Learning Outcomes

  • Learning personal music making skills through daily practice.
  • Learning to teach yourself how to write, play, and practice as a life long art.
  • Expanding awareness of music repertoire played on guitar.

Cross List

  • Education
  • Instrumental

Instructor

  • John Kirk

Day and Time

Th 10:00AM-10:50AM

Delivery Method

Fully in-person

Length of Course

Full Term

Academic Term

Spring 2026

Credits

2

Course Level

2000

Maximum Enrollment

5

Course Frequency

Every term