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Course Description

Course Description:This non-credit section of Guitar introduces beginning guitar techniques in a supportive setting for community members and non-students. Over eight weeks, participants will explore fundamental guitar techniques, including basic chords, strumming patterns, and music literacy in a supportive setting. No prior experience is necessary.

Course Outline

Objectives:

  • Develop proper hand positioning, posture, and strumming technique

  • Learn fundamental chords, scales, and basic music literacy for guitar

  • Build confidence in solo and ensemble playing

Topics:

  • Guitar tuning, basic chords, rhythm, reading tabs/notation, recital prep

Assessment:

  • Participation and final recital performance

Course Outline

Course Outline

Objectives:

  • Develop proper hand positioning, posture, and strumming technique

  • Learn fundamental chords, scales, and basic music literacy for guitar

  • Build confidence in solo and ensemble playing

Topics:

  • Guitar tuning, basic chords, rhythm, reading tabs/notation, recital prep

Assessment:

  • Participation and final recital performance

Learner Outcomes

Course Outline

Objectives:

  • Develop proper hand positioning, posture, and strumming technique

  • Learn fundamental chords, scales, and basic music literacy for guitar

  • Build confidence in solo and ensemble playing

Topics:

  • Guitar tuning, basic chords, rhythm, reading tabs/notation, recital prep

Assessment:

  • Participation and final recital performance

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Type
Hybrid
Days
T, Th
Time
10:30AM to 11:45AM
Dates
Aug 25, 2026 to Oct 15, 2026
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
20.0
Location
Delivery Options
Hybrid (Online and In-Person on Maui)  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $131.00
CEUs
2 CEUs

Section Notes

This is a non-credit course for MUS 121B/122B.

Complete your health form before the first day of class. 

 

This class is in KLMA 104B and is taught hyflex, meaning students can participate online or in person synchronously. The instructor is Joel Katz.

Course Description: This non-credit section of Guitar introduces beginning guitar techniques in a supportive setting for community members and non-students. Over eight weeks, participants will explore fundamental guitar techniques, including basic chords, strumming patterns, and music literacy in a supportive setting. No prior experience is necessary.

Course Outline

Objectives:

  • Develop proper hand positioning, posture, and strumming technique

  • Learn fundamental chords, scales, and basic music literacy for guitar

  • Build confidence in solo and ensemble playing

Topics:

  • Guitar tuning, basic chords, rhythm, reading tabs/notation, recital prep

Assessment:

  • Participation and final recital performance

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