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Course Overview
Abstract
This course is designed for intermediate high school guitar students in Phoenix, AZ, 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 60 minutes of instruction once a week on Wednesdays for 15 weeks.
Course Competencies
Perform selected songs
Perform chord progressions in multiple keys and styles
Perform with technical accuracy
Demonstrate a moderate 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. Rosie's House provides progress reporting each term.
This course is designed for intermediate high school guitar students in Phoenix, AZ, 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 60 minutes of instruction once a week on Wednesdays for 15 weeks.
Course Competencies
Perform selected songs
Perform chord progressions in multiple keys and styles
Perform with technical accuracy
Demonstrate a moderate 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. Rosie's House provides progress reporting each term.
2022 Spring Calendar
- Wednesdays at Rosie's House
- Many links to course resources are imbedded within the schedule below
Jan. 12 - 1st day of classes
Advanced
Pentatonic scale
Intro to blues
- chord voicings
- chord progression
C Jam Blues
Jan. 19
Class postponed
Jan. 26
Beginning
Intro to guitar
Technique
I-IV-V progressions
Advanced
C Jam Blues
Song reharms
Feb. 2
Beginning
Technique review
Chord diagrams
Advanced
C Jam Blues
Song reharms
Feb. 9
Beginning
Technique review
Chord diagrams
Advanced
C Jam Blues
What's Up, G
Feb. 16
Beginning
Technique review
Chord diagrams
Sight reading
Advanced
Pentatonic scale
C Jam Blues
What's Up, G
Feb. 23
Beginning
Technique review
Chord diagrams
Sight reading
Advanced
C Jam Blues
What's Up, G
Trio #2 in G Major
Mar. 2
Beginning
Technique review
Chord diagrams
- Cmaj, Gmaj
Sight reading
Ode to Joy
Advanced
Pentatonic scale
C Jam Blues
What's Up, G
Trio #2 in G Major
Mar. 9 - Spring Break (no class)
Mar. 16
Beginning
Chord diagrams
Sight reading
Ode to Joy
Happy Birthday
Advanced
Pentatonic scale
C Jam Blues
What's Up, G
Trio #2 in G Major
Imagine
Mar. 23
Beginning
Chord diagrams
Sight reading
Ode to Joy
Happy Birthday
Advanced
C Jam Blues
What's Up, G
Trio #2 in G Major
Imagine
Yesterday
Mar. 30
Beginning
Chord diagrams
Sight reading
Ode to Joy
Happy Birthday
Hallelujah
Advanced
C Jam Blues
What's Up, G
Trio #2 in G Major
Imagine
Yesterday
Apr. 6
Beginning
Ode to Joy
Happy Birthday
Hallelujah
Advanced
C Jam Blues
What's Up, G
Trio #2 in G Major
Imagine
Yesterday
Apr. 13
Beginning
Ode to Joy
Happy Birthday
Imagine
Advanced
Yesterday
Imagine
Trio #2
What's Up, G
Apr. 20
Recital prep
Apr. 27
Dress rehearsal
May 4 - Recital