Guitar Basics: Getting Started

What’s the right way to hold the guitar? How do I choose my starter guitar? How will I learn chords and read music? Get answers to common beginner questions in this course and even learn how to avoid mistakes beginners usually make.

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How to Tune a Guitar

What’s a good Starter Guitar?

Left Hand Thumb Placement

Finger Placement & Pressure

Sitting Position

Playing in Standing Position

Basic Guitar & Musical Terms

Reading Guitar Tabs

How to Read Guitar Chord Charts

Holding a Pick & Basic Strumming Technique

Stretches for More Flexible Hands/Fingers

Most Common Beginner Mistakes

How do you Schedule Lessons?

The best way is to inquire by email, fill in the contact form or call. We can easily inform you of instructor availability and assist in finding a time and day that suits your schedule.

Lakewood Ranch

7353 International Pl
Sarasota, FL 34240

South Sarasota

7222 South Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, FL 34231