Abstract
This course is designed for beginning to intermediate guitar students at Phoenix College, but the resources can be used by anyone who wants to grow as a musician. Enrolled students are expected to follow the course timeline and regularly participate in all course activities to maintain adequate progress. The timeline assumes a schedule of a 2.5 hour class once a week on Mondays for 15 weeks.

Course Competencies
Perform selected songs
Perform chord progressions in multiple keys and styles
Use digital recording software to create and record music
Perform with technical accuracy
Demonstrate a basic understanding of music theory
Improvise solos over multiple chord progressions
Compose and perform your own music
Connect music to your personal experiences and life

Progress Reporting
Success in this course will be measured primarily by growth and meeting course competancies.

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​2021 Fall Calendar (under construction)
 
- Monday evenings, 7:00-9:30
- Many links to course resources are imbedded within the schedule below


Aug. 23: 1st day of classes


Aug. 30


Sep. 6: No Class - Labor Day


Sep. 13


Sep. 20


Sep. 27


Oct. 4


Oct. 11


Oct. 18


Oct. 25


Nov. 1


Nov. 8 


Nov. 15


Nov. 22


Nov. 29


Dec. 6


​Dec. 13: Final Exam