Guitar: Beginners
Date: Wednesday 9 September - Wednesday 2 December 2026
Time: 17.30 - 18.30
Venue: Crescent Arts Center, Belfast
Price: 102 £102 | £96
Weeks: 12
Tutor: Steven Jones
Level: Beginners
Half Term: 26 October - 1 November
Book NowThis course is designed for complete beginners who want to start their guitar journey the right way. We’ll cover all the essentials — from how to hold the guitar and place your fingers, to learning your first chords, strumming patterns, and songs.
You don’t need any previous experience — just a guitar, some curiosity, and a willingness to have fun. By the end of the course, you’ll be confidently playing full songs and have a solid foundation to keep improving.
Prerequisites:
None — this class is perfect for absolute beginners.
What You’ll Cover
- How to hold the guitar, tune it, and get a good tone
- Finger placement and fretting technique
- Essential beginner chords
- Smooth chord changes
- Basic strumming patterns and rhythm
- Playing simple, recognisable songs
- Building confidence playing with others
By the end of the course, you’ll be able to play multiple songs and understand how everything fits together.
Meet the Tutor
Hi, I'm Steven, I have 20 years experience playing guitar, 15 years of gigging and ten years of teaching experience under my belt. I play all sorts of music from bluegrass to jazz and everything in between. We will learn all about the guitar, chords, scales, mapping and understanding the guitar and how to use music theory as a tool to learn and progress on the instrument.
If you're a beginner or intermediate, there's something for you to learn. Let's get picking!
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