Beginner Guitar Lessons: Guitar Lesson 1

Are you interested in learning how to play the guitar? Then you've come to the right place. This lesson is the first lesson in a series of 10 guitar lessons by GuitArmy. This lesson is designed to be your first ever guitar lesson. If you've never played guitar before and would like to learn this lesson is perfect for you. 

What will you learn in this lesson?

• The basics of playing the guitar - how to hold the guitar
• The basics of playing the guitar - how to hold a guitar pick
• The basics of playing the guitar - how to strum
• The basics of playing the guitar - how to play a note
• The basics of playing the guitar -  finger numbering
• The basics of playing the guitar - guitar straps

• Parts of the guitar

• How to tune your guitar

• The names of the strings

• How to read notes on the staff

• Playing your first open chord

• 16 of the greatest guitar riffs of all time

Why should you sign up for my lesson?

• My name is Chris Rupp and I'm the founder of the GuitArmy.

• I've been teaching guitar full time for over 18 years.

• I have taught more then 30,000 individual private guitar lessons.

• I teach guitar students online all over the world.

• I have a bachelors of music degree from the world renowned Berklee College of Music where I studied with some of the best guitar players on earth. 

• I created a successful line of guitar instruction DVDs that sold very well and garnered the attention of the "As Seen on TV" folks.

• I love teaching guitar and helping students become better musicians through the guitar.

• I will answer your personal questions and help you with learning the material in this lesson.

With GuitArmy guitar lessons on Skillshare you will learn: basic open chords, power chords, barre chords, scales, major scales, minor scales, learn to solo, improvisation, beginner guitar lessons, intermediate guitar lessons, advanced guitar lessons, guitar riffs, rock licks, guitar licks, rhythm guitar, songwriting, modes on guitar, how to read guitar tablature, play a guitar solo, triads for guitar, and much more. 

Why should I take your class and not just learn from YouTube?

You can try to learn guitar from YouTube but eventually you'll figure out there's so many videos out there is very hard to put the information together in a coherent way. I have students come to me all the time that are tired of watching random guitar videos on YouTube and don't know how to put the information together. With this lesson you can get started playing the guitar and follow the next 9 lessons to end up with a full 10 lessons for beginners on guitar. 

Student Testimonial

Hi Chris, thanks so much for reaching out! I'm about half way through lesson 10 of your Beginner lessons via Skillshare, so I was researching more of your teaching, and what's next... and found your GuitArmy! I've gotta tell ya, something about your explanations, your method of teaching, and the detailed resources provided, you've connected so many dots for me -- it's appreciated beyond words! I'm mostly self-taught, regret that I started so late in life, and have tried other online resources, but yours has been the most comprehensive! As a corporate facilitator to adult learners myself, I just wanted to express my gratitude!

Mel