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    Learn to play the guitar with lessons on chords, scales, and techniques. Understand music theory and practice for beginners and advanced players.

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      Berklee

      Electronic Music Performance Techniques

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

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
      ·
      29 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • B

      Berklee

      The Art of Vocal Production

      Skills you'll gain: Music Performance, Music, Post-Production, Editing, Performance Tuning, Peer Review

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      371 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • B

      Berklee

      Piano Scales for Modern Music

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

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • M

      Michigan State University

      Cameras, Exposure, and Photography

      Skills you'll gain: Photography, Peer Review, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Creativity, File Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      5.3K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • B

      Berklee

      Developing Your Musicianship: Final Project

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

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
      ·
      115 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • B

      Berklee

      Developing Your Musicianship

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

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • B

      Berklee

      Musicianship: Chord Charts, Diatonic Chords, and Minor Keys

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

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
      ·
      552 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • B

      Berklee

      Touring 101 for Musicians

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Budgets, Marketing Planning, Performance Measurement, Sales Presentations, Marketing Strategies, Music Performance, Booking (Sales), Goal Setting, Customer Engagement, Event Marketing, Content Marketing, Event Management, Professional Networking

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • T

      The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

      The American South: Its Stories, Music, and Art

      Skills you'll gain: Music History, Music, Oral Expression, Culture, World History, Social Studies, Liberal Arts, Performing Arts, Public History, Art History, Storytelling, Cultural Diversity, Writing

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      405 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • B

      Berklee

      Music Production Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Post-Production, Music, Peer Review, Media Production, Music Performance, Editing, Timelines, Creativity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      124 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • B

      Berklee

      FL Studio Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Music, Media Production, Automation, Editing, Multimedia, Creativity

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
      ·
      15 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of California, Irvine

      Consonants of American English Pronunciation

      Skills you'll gain: Grammar, English Language, Oral Comprehension, Language Learning

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      899 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Electronic Music Performance Techniques: Berklee
    • The Art of Vocal Production: Berklee
    • Piano Scales for Modern Music: Berklee
    • Cameras, Exposure, and Photography: Michigan State University
    • Developing Your Musicianship: Final Project: Berklee
    • Developing Your Musicianship: Berklee
    • Musicianship: Chord Charts, Diatonic Chords, and Minor Keys: Berklee
    • Touring 101 for Musicians: Berklee
    • The American South: Its Stories, Music, and Art: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
    • Music Production Capstone: 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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