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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 Thursdays for 15 weeks.

Course Competencies
Perform selected songs
Perform chord progressions in multiple keys and styles
Perform simple songs by reading Western notation
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. Rosie's House provides progress reporting each term.


​2020 Calendar
 
- Thursdays at 6:00 via Zoom
- Many links to course resources are imbedded within the schedule below



Sep. 3 - 1st day of classes
- Intro
- Warm Up
- Chords in C major

- Progressive Progressions
     - C major

Sep. 10
- Warm Up
- Progressive Progressions
     - C major
- Notation

Sep. 17
- Progressive Progressions
     - C Major
- Notation

Sep. 24
- Progressive Progressions
     - G Major
- Notation
- Audio Examples

Oct. 1
- C major scale patterns
- Three string voicings
- Small groups
     - song selection


Oct. 8
- C major scale patterns
- Three string voicings
- C Major Loop #1
- Small groups
     - song rehearsals

Oct. 15
- Recording intro
- 
C major scale patterns
- Three string voicings
- C Major Loop #1
   
 - form
- Small groups
     - song rehearsals

Oct. 22
- Recording prep
- 
C major scale patterns
- Three string voicings
     - Progressive Progressions
- C Major Loop #1
- Small groups
     - song rehearsals

Oct. 29
- Riff of the day
- C major scale patterns
- Three string voicings
     - Progressive Progressions
- C Major Loop #1
     - chords
     - scales
- Melodic h.o.r.s.e.


Nov. 5
- Riff of the day
- C major scale patterns
- Three string voicings
     - Progressive Progressions
- C Major Loop #1
     - chords
     - scales

- Melodic h.o.r.s.e.   

Nov. 12

- C pentatonic scale patterns
- C Major Loop #1
     - chords
     - scales
- A Minor Loop #1

     - chords
     - scales
- Informance info
- Recording info


Nov. 19 - Evaluations & Recording
- Informance rehearsal
- Recording prep

Nov. 26 - Thanksgiving Week (no class)

Dec. 3
- Riffs

Dec. 10 - Last Class
- Bandlab/Holiday songs

Dec. 17 - Recital Week (no class)
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      • Another One Bites the Dust
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      • Don't Fear the Reaper
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      • Soothsayer
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