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Can I teach myself to play the guitar?
With proper instruction, you can teach yourself to play the guitar. MusicProfessor’s step-by-step process will not only assist you in teaching yourself, it will provide you with techniques to get you playing the songs you love in no time.
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Is guitar easy to learn?
With proper instruction, the guitar is easy to learn. All instruments require practice to develop good sound and technique, and guitar is no exception. MusicProfessor’s guitar library is easy to follow, provides expert demonstrations, and is self-paced, which means you can watch videos when it is convenient for you, and rewatch lessons as often as you need to until you fully absorb the content.
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Can I learn guitar without a teacher?
It can be challenging to learn an instrument without proper guidance. This is why MusicProfessor is a great way to get started learning the guitar. Not only is MusicProfessor more affordable than in-person lessons, the teacher is an expert in guitar education and will guide you step-by-step, at your own pace and on your own schedule.
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Can you be too old to play the guitar?
You cannot be too old to learn to play the guitar. In fact, learning to play the guitar can help your body maintain its precision dexterity and keep your mind malleable. Learning to play an instrument is a great way to keep your body and mind young.
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Can I learn guitar from home?
You can learn guitar from home on any device with a browser. Simply login to MusicProfessor and practice along with the easy to follow video curriculum.
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Can I really learn guitar online?
You really can learn guitar online! Learning online is affordable, and the curriculum is self paced, which means you can watch videos when it is convenient for you, and rewatch lessons as often as you need to until you fully absorb the content.
Overview
Learn to play one of the most ubiquitous and enjoyable instruments around: the guitar! Whether you're picking up an acoustic or rocking out on an electric, this library will get you started right.
This course was developed in partnership with the Little Kids Rock organization. Please visit their website at littlekidsrock.org to learn more about their mission to get relevant music in the hands of all music students.
This video library is perfect for:
- Beginning guitarists of all ages
- Anyone ready to start playing guitar easily and quickly today
- Individuals who want to learn guitar at home
- Guitar students wanting to expand their knowledge of solos and chords
In this library you’ll learn:
- Beginning guitar strumming and picking techniques
- Chords and progressions that will get you playing the songs you love
- Your first solos and how to create your own tunes
- How to tune your guitar
- How to read tablature
- Tips for beginners of all ages
Curriculum
Instructors
Alé Vilarrasa-Corriero
With a new sound reminiscent of the modern hyperpop genre, 21-year-old Manhattan native, Alé is a musical triple-threat. Multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, and producer, Alé only needs a few instruments and a laptop to execute his vision, bringing live instrumentation and pop, hip-hop, and rock influences, to the digital world. Alé grew up performing around New York City and has shared the stage with iconic artists such as Green Day, Joan Jett, Alice Cooper, Bonnie Raitt, Paul Shaffer, Usher, and Wiz Khalifa. He has spent the past few years playing and collaborating with many young, up-and-coming artists in the indie, pop, and hyperpop scenes. With a strong emphasis on his live show, Alé has been playing shows around the city and has been getting ready for his next project.
Cameron Coday
Cameron Coday is a Band Director at Victory Lakes Intermediate in Houston, Texas. Cameron graduated High Honors with a Bachelor of Music and Minor in Leadership from the University of Colorado Boulder. She earned her Master of Music Education with Summa Cum Laude Honors from Central Washington University at the American Band College. Cameron has presented as a clinician for The Assisted Director and loves fostering conversation on teacher health and wellbeing. She is active in the pageantry arts, serving as brass staff for Arizona Academy Drum and Bugle Corps. She performed on baritone with The Troopers (2013, 2014), Phantom Regiment (2015), and The Cadets (2016). Outside of teaching, Cameron enjoys weightlifting and CrossFit. She coaches adult barbell classes, and loves her cat, Benjamin.