LMU0150 - Acoustic Guitar for Singers (Ages 15+)
11095188
Delivery Options
WEB-Online (Self Paced w/ No campus attendance)
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Course Description
In this self-paced online course, you'll will embark on a comprehensive exploration of the acoustic guitar, tailored specifically for singers who wish to accompany themselves or others. Whether you're a seasoned vocalist looking to enhance your performances with guitar accompaniment or a beginner seeking to develop both singing and guitar skills simultaneously, this course is designed to provide you with the necessary tools and techniques to become a proficient acoustic guitarist and vocalist.
Throughout this course, we will cover a wide range of topics, including basic chord progressions, rhythmic strumming patterns, fingerstyle techniques, and song interpretation. Each week, you will have the opportunity to learn new skills, practice exercises, and apply your knowledge through hands-on activities and performance-based assignments.
Our goal is not only to help you become a skilled guitarist but also to empower you as a versatile and expressive musician. Whether you dream of performing on stage, writing your own songs, or simply enjoying music in your own home, this course will equip you with the skills and confidence to achieve your goals.
So, whether you're a singer looking to expand your musical repertoire or a guitarist eager to enhance your vocal accompaniment abilities, I invite you to join me on this exciting journey through the world of acoustic guitar for singers.
Let's unlock your musical potential together and embark on a transformative musical adventure!
Learner Outcomes
The Acoustic Guitar for Singers course offers aspiring musicians a comprehensive foundation in acoustic guitar playing and vocal accompaniment. Through hands-on instruction, practical exercises, and performance opportunities, students will develop the skills and confidence to express themselves through music. Whether you're a singer-songwriter, aspiring performer, or simply passionate about music, this course will provide you with the tools and knowledge to unlock your musical potential. Join us on this journey of creativity, expression, and discovery with the acoustic guitar!
Notes
This is a self-paced course. Students are responsible for completing the modules independently. Limited instructor support is available, with up to one hour allotted for email correspondence and virtual meetings as needed.
Bring an acoustic guitar and a tuner.
Ages 15+
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Petros Dragoumis is a multi-instrumentalist and multicultural professional musician, instructor, and author with over 35 years of experience. Throughout his international career he has performed, recorded, and collaborated within many different aspects of the music industry, such as live concerts, recording sessions, productions, TV shows, workshops, etc. As a performer, his music is influenced by Greek, Ethnic, as well as the Afro-American Jazz culture, with emphasis on odd meters and exotic scales. Petros has studied at the Macedonian Conservatory, the Bass Collective of New York, the Rotterdam Conservatory Codarts, and Arizona State University. His instructors included John Patitucci, Lincoln Goines, Mike Pope, and Matt Garrison. Petros is also the author of several music textbooks including instructional methods for bass guitar, guitar, and bouzouki, as well as music theory. Petros resides in Chicago and is involved in various music projects while teaching at Harper College and being the co-director of Odeion School of Music in Skokie.