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    • Berklee

      How to Play Guitar

      Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Music Performance, Instrumental Music, Performing Arts, Musical Composition, Creativity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2.6K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Berklee

      Guitar for Beginners

      Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Instrumental Music, Music Performance, Creativity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2.3K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Berklee

      Guitar Scales and Chord Progressions

      Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Instrumental Music, Music Performance

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      390 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Edinburgh

      Fundamentals of Music Theory

      Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Classical Music, Musical Composition

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      1.8K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Free

      Berklee

      Introducción a la guitarra

      Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Musical Composition, Instrumental Music, Music Performance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      455 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Berklee

      The Singer Songwriter

      Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, File Management, Music, Music Performance, Musical Composition, Peer Review, Instrumental Music, Self-Awareness, Performing Arts, Creativity, Automation, Storytelling, Writing, Editing, Software Installation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      4.2K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    • Berklee

      Guitar Chord Voicings: Playing Up The Neck

      Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Musical Composition, Music, Music Performance

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      54 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Berklee

      Guitar Performance Techniques

      Skills you'll gain: Music Performance, Instrumental Music, Music Theory, Music, Performing Arts

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      50 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Berklee

      The Art of Music Production

      Skills you'll gain: Music, Musical Composition, Peer Review, Active Listening, Constructive Feedback, Post-Production, Media Production, Creativity, Self-Awareness

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Berklee

      Songwriting: Writing, Arranging, and Producing Music

      Skills you'll gain: File Management, Music Theory, Musical Composition, Music, Peer Review, Instrumental Music, Storytelling, Music Performance, Creativity, Performing Arts, Automation, Writing, Editing, Software Installation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2.1K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Berklee

      The DIY Musician

      Skills you'll gain: Music, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Musical Composition, Brand Awareness, Music Theory, Peer Review, Brand Strategy, Professional Networking, Social Media, Branding, Active Listening, Music Performance, Production Planning, Team Leadership, Constructive Feedback, Leadership, Campaign Management, Creativity, Instrumental Music, Media Production

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      3.5K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Berklee

      Jazz Improvisation

      Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Musical Composition, Music, Music Performance, Oral Expression, Creativity, Storytelling

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      786 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular guitar courses

    • How to Play Guitar: Berklee
    • Guitar for Beginners: Berklee
    • Guitar Scales and Chord Progressions: Berklee
    • Fundamentals of Music Theory: The University of Edinburgh
    • Introducción a la guitarra: Berklee
    • The Singer Songwriter: Berklee
    • Guitar Chord Voicings: Playing Up The Neck: Berklee
    • Guitar Performance Techniques: Berklee
    • The Art of Music Production: Berklee
    • Songwriting: Writing, Arranging, and Producing Music: Berklee

    Frequently Asked Questions about Guitar

    Knowing why you want to learn guitar, whether for personal enjoyment, performance, or creation, can motivate your practice. Regular practice is crucial for developing finger strength and muscle memory. Engaging in communities like Ultimate Guitar or Reddit’s r/guitar can provide helpful tips and encouragement. Work on real projects like learning full songs or composing your own music. Guitar for Beginners by Berklee College of Music is a perfect starting point.‎

    Learning to play the guitar has positive benefits for your mind and body. Playing the guitar requires mindfulness and concentration that are similar to meditation. Physically strumming the strings and playing music is soothing and helps you unwind. Mastering a challenging chord progression or song gives you a sense of accomplishment and boosts your self-esteem. As you feel more confident in your guitar playing, you may connect with other musicians for jam sessions and expand your social circle.‎

    Online guitar courses help you learn how to play guitar because they make it possible to study and practice when it’s convenient for you. Learning to play the guitar requires consistency, and you're more likely to keep up with regular practice when you can work your music study around your schedule. Having the ability to learn and practice anywhere you have an internet connection is helpful since you can find a place where you feel comfortable playing the instrument.‎

    You don't need any skills or experience before starting to learn to play guitar. A beginning guitar class includes basic lessons like the names and numbers of guitar strings, how to pick and strum, and how to read music notation and chord block diagrams. If you already know how to read musical notation or tablature, you may choose to review those early lessons or skip over them to get to more advanced lessons.‎

    Learning to play the guitar is a suitable hobby for you when you like the sound of the guitar and music written for it. Being interested in the instrument increases your motivation to learn and practice your technique.‎

    Online Guitar courses offer a convenient and flexible way to enhance your knowledge or learn new Guitar skills. Choose from a wide range of Guitar courses offered by top universities and industry leaders tailored to various skill levels.‎

    When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in Guitar, it's crucial to select a course that aligns with their current abilities and learning objectives. Our Skills Dashboard is an invaluable tool for identifying skill gaps and choosing the most appropriate course for effective upskilling. For a comprehensive understanding of how our courses can benefit your employees, explore the enterprise solutions we offer. Discover more about our tailored programs at Coursera for Business here.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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