Beginners Guitar Courses - 8 Weeks

Dates, times and location

Mondays Summer term 

Monday 1st of June 6pm. Monday 8th of June 6pm. Monday 15th of June 6pm. Monday 22nd of June 6pm. Monday 29th of June 6pm. Monday 6th of July 6pm. Monday 13th of July 6pm. Monday 20th of July 6pm at 25-27 Curtain Road, EC2A 3LT

Saturdays Summer term

Saturday 6th of June 10.30am. Saturday 13th of June 10.30am. Saturday 20th of June 10.30am. Saturday  27th of June 10.30am. Saturday 4th of July 10.30am. Saturday 11th of July 10.30am. Saturday 18th of June 10.30am. Saturday 25th of June 10.30am  at 25-27 Curtain Road, EC2A 3LT

Tuesdays Autumn term 

Tuesday 1st of September 7.30pm. Tuesday 8th of September 7.30pm. Tuesday 15th of September 7.30pm. Tuesday 22nd of September 7.30pm. Tuesday 29th of September 7.30pm.  Tuesday 6th of October. Tuesday 13th of October. Tuesday 20th of October at a venue TBC in Primrose Hill

Sundays Autumn term

Sunday 6th of September at 11am, Sunday 13th of September at 11am, Sunday 20th of September at 11am, Sunday 27th of September at 11am, Sunday 4th of October at 11am, Sunday 11th of September at 11am, Sunday 18th of September at 11am, Sunday 25th of September at 11am at a venue TBC in Primrose Hill

Each session lasts between 70 and 90 minutes.

Course Overview 

This is a course for people that have never played guitar before and it is Thomas’ absolute  favourite, writing this himself, in third person, to make himself seem more important.

 I have delivered this to thousands of people, and most of them are still with The Guitar Social to this day.  I  LOVE this course.  I'm sure you will too. 

Where it takes place 

25-27 Curtain Road, EC2A 3LT

Learning outcomes 

By the end of the course you’ll be playing more than eight songs, you’ll be able to read tab, you’ll know all the chords you need to play many more songs and you’ll feel like a guitarist.

Our full outcomes are a bit of a secret. Like the KFC spice mix or whatever it was that was in the suitcase in pulp fiction, but here's an overview 

Chords-C, Dm, Em, Am, F, G, Am, A, D, E, A7, D7, E7 

Songs- the list changes term by term, but classics that we keep returning to include Ain't No Sunshine by Bill Withers, Prayer in C by Lilly Wood and the Prick, Free Fallin' by Tom Petty and Linger by The Cranberries along with loads more. You can also request your own songs suggestions. 

Reading-Chord boxes, tabs and rhythms 

Riffs and melodies- You'll be working towards playing iconic riffs like that riff from Fleetwood Mac's The Chain, Bob Marley's Redemption Song and lead lines to accompany the songs listed above. 

Electric or acoustic? 

You should always bring whatever you have the most playing. Electric players are expected to bring their own amps and leads. If you need help buying your first guitar, get in touch. 

Can't make every session?

This is very common. If you miss up to a third of your program, we can keep you up to speed with video and email support.  We are also flexible with our schedule. If you need to jump on another session on a different date, the answer is always yes.

Course includes 

• Eight sessions lasting between 70 and 90 minutes
• A course book full of guidance and resources 
• Access to a YouTube playlist to assist you in your at home practice 
• An opportunity to play live with your group, backed by The Guitar Social house band, at the end of term party
• An invite to join our WhatsApp community made up of multiple groups assisting practice, building connections and talking all things music and the guitar 
• Entry to all of The Guitar Socials events including an event just for your group where you'll get to know your jam buddy's outside of the session room.