10-WEEK INTENSIVE PREP COURSE
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Absolutely beginner-oriented. Bite-size lessons that are suitable for everyone.
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Your guide to reaching the intermediate level on guitar
Learn the fundamentals of rhythm and lead playing
Get personalized feedback and accountability
Build your vocabulary by learning real music
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If you've wanted to become a guitarist all of your life, now is the time. We've helped thousands of students just like you master the instrument
Designed For Beginners
This program is for beginners or those picking up the instrument again after a long time away.
10 Weeks
You'll receive detailed lessons and practice plans each week to guide you along the path.
Build Strong Foundations
Develop your foundation of rhythm guitar skills so you can play and jam along to any popular song.
Mentor & Community Collaboration
Interact with others on the same path through Zoom and our Skool group. Our team is here to support you. Submit videos of your playing and receive detailed feedback every step of the way.
Lessons
From Zero To Guitar Hero In 10 Weeks
Weeks 1-2
Understand the Basics, Open Chords, and Your First Songs
In the first few weeks of our program, we'll start from ground zero. We'll focus on understanding the basics of the guitar, including how to tune, the names of the notes and strings, and proper posture for holding and playing the guitar. We'll dive into essential technique, with a heavy emphasis on learning open chords which will enable us to begin learning songs immediately. We'll focus on learning a few popular songs to put these fundamentals into practice.
Weeks 3-4
Strumming Patterns, Simple Scales, and More Popular Songs
In weeks three to four of our program, we’ll expand our library of strumming patterns . These strumming patterns will be simple yet versatile, allowing you to play through a wider range of your favorite songs. We’ll discuss the fundamental rhythm principles that will set you on the right path for long-term growth. To complement this, we'll introduce some simple scales, including major scales and pentatonic scales, allowing you to play more melodic and “lead” guitar vocabulary. We'll continue to learn popular songs to ensure you're always applying what you've learned week-to-week.
Weeks 5-6
Rhythm and Timekeeping, Open Position Scales, and Power Chords
In weeks five to six, we’ll delve deeper into rhythm and how to develop a solid base for playing in time. This skill, alongside your ability to now make chord changes in time, will allow you to begin playing along to your favorite songs and with other people as well. Separately, we will add some new scale shapes in open position so we can access the brighter, twangier sounds of bluegrass, country, and rock records, plus layer in some power chord technique for when you really want to rock.
Weeks 7-8
Fingerstyle, Barre Chords, and Some More Challenging Songs
In weeks seven and eight, we’ll shift our focus to the picking hand, diving into fingerstyle technique. We’ll explore this through both classical guitar repertoire as well as some modern songs that heavily feature fingerstyle. These are pivotal weeks, as we also introduce barre chords, a significant addition to your chord toolbox. With barre chords, you’ll unlock the ability to play in any key, just like your favorite songwriters. Incorporating these techniques will allow us to tackle more challenging and rewarding songs, expanding both your versatility and confidence.
Weeks 9-10
Lead Guitar Licks, Articulation Techniques, and How to Jam Over Songs with Others
In the last two weeks of our beginner bootcamp, we’ll dive into foundational lead guitar techniques, focusing on licks that you can immediately incorporate into your solos. We’ll explore essential articulation methods, including hammer-ons, pull-offs, bends, slides, and vibrato, using examples from iconic songs to see how great guitarists use these techniques. Additionally, we’ll cover how to jam with other musicians and understand the guitarist's role in a band, whether playing rhythm or lead. By the end, you’ll have all the tools you need to play along confidently with your favorite songs and with other musicians as well!
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Nora B.
"I know so much more about the neck of my guitar now. I wouldn’t be the musician I am without Sonora. It’s such a good skill to have in your toolbox."
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"Joining Sonora was a game changer! It boosted my confidence, enhanced my skills, and made practice fun and creative. If you're considering it, do it—you won’t regret it!"
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"I wanted to break out of just playing chords, and Sonora delivered! The fun, high-quality curriculum and supportive community let me learn at my own pace. It's been a wonderful experience!”
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"Sonora helped me achieve my lifelong goal of fretboard fluency. Its innovative approach let me connect with the guitar like never before. It’s the best learning experience I’ve ever had!"
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“Sonora transformed my journey as a musician. It exceeded my expectations, taking me from thinking I'd missed the boat to confidently calling myself a musician. I'm so thankful!”
