Guitar curriculum

A guitar path for chords, rhythm, strumming, fretboard knowledge, reading, theory, improvisation, and repertoire.

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Beginner to intermediate musicianship

Guitar curriculum

A guitar path for chords, rhythm, strumming, fretboard knowledge, reading, theory, improvisation, and repertoire.

Pacing

7 units, ongoing self-paced

Units

7 unit sequence

Practice

14 checked answers

Support

Self-paced or tutor-guided

Outcomes

Play common chord progressions with steady rhythm and clean tone.
Understand fretboard patterns, scales, and harmony.
Build a repertoire and practice system that keeps improving.

Unit sequence

Built for independent progress first, then tutor support where the student gets stuck.

01
Setup, tuning, and technique
- Tune reliably and use ergonomic posture.
- Coordinate fretting and picking hands.
Practice: Record chord changes slowly and identify buzzes or muted strings.
Original practice checks
Answer in PeerTutor, then use the explanation or bring the miss to a tutor.
2 checked answers
Unit readiness
Which target best matches the Guitar unit "Setup, tuning, and technique"?
Play common open chords.Strum steady quarter, eighth, and syncopated patterns.Coordinate fretting and picking hands.Tune reliably and use ergonomic posture.
Practice artifact
Which practice artifact should you produce for "Setup, tuning, and technique" before asking a tutor for help?
Record chord changes slowly and identify buzzes or muted strings.Skip the unit and start a new subject.Memorize vocabulary without checking any examples.Watch videos without writing or solving anything.
02
Open chords and rhythm
- Play common open chords.
- Strum steady quarter, eighth, and syncopated patterns.
Practice: Play a four-chord progression with a metronome for two minutes.
Original practice checks
Answer in PeerTutor, then use the explanation or bring the miss to a tutor.
2 checked answers
Unit readiness
Which target best matches the Guitar unit "Open chords and rhythm"?
Tune reliably and use ergonomic posture.Play common open chords.Coordinate fretting and picking hands.Strum steady quarter, eighth, and syncopated patterns.
Practice artifact
Which practice artifact should you produce for "Open chords and rhythm" before asking a tutor for help?
Memorize vocabulary without checking any examples.Watch videos without writing or solving anything.Skip the unit and start a new subject.Play a four-chord progression with a metronome for two minutes.
03
Fretboard foundations
- Find notes on strings 6 and 5, then across the neck.
- Use octave shapes and position markers.
Practice: Name and play random notes across the fretboard without guessing.
Original practice checks
Answer in PeerTutor, then use the explanation or bring the miss to a tutor.
2 checked answers
Unit readiness
Which target best matches the Guitar unit "Fretboard foundations"?
Coordinate fretting and picking hands.Play common open chords.Tune reliably and use ergonomic posture.Find notes on strings 6 and 5, then across the neck.
Practice artifact
Which practice artifact should you produce for "Fretboard foundations" before asking a tutor for help?
Name and play random notes across the fretboard without guessing.Watch videos without writing or solving anything.Memorize vocabulary without checking any examples.Skip the unit and start a new subject.
04
Scales and riffs
- Use pentatonic and major scale patterns.
- Play simple riffs with clean timing.
Practice: Create a short riff using a limited scale box.
Original practice checks
Answer in PeerTutor, then use the explanation or bring the miss to a tutor.
2 checked answers
Unit readiness
Which target best matches the Guitar unit "Scales and riffs"?
Coordinate fretting and picking hands.Play common open chords.Play simple riffs with clean timing.Tune reliably and use ergonomic posture.
Practice artifact
Which practice artifact should you produce for "Scales and riffs" before asking a tutor for help?
Watch videos without writing or solving anything.Memorize vocabulary without checking any examples.Create a short riff using a limited scale box.Skip the unit and start a new subject.
05
Barre chords and movable shapes
- Use E-shape and A-shape barre chords.
- Transpose progressions.
Practice: Move one progression through three keys using barre shapes.
Original practice checks
Answer in PeerTutor, then use the explanation or bring the miss to a tutor.
2 checked answers
Unit readiness
Which target best matches the Guitar unit "Barre chords and movable shapes"?
Use E-shape and A-shape barre chords.Tune reliably and use ergonomic posture.Coordinate fretting and picking hands.Play common open chords.
Practice artifact
Which practice artifact should you produce for "Barre chords and movable shapes" before asking a tutor for help?
Memorize vocabulary without checking any examples.Skip the unit and start a new subject.Move one progression through three keys using barre shapes.Watch videos without writing or solving anything.
06
Theory and improvisation
- Use key, chord function, and progression analysis.
- Improvise with target notes.
Practice: Solo over a backing progression and land on chord tones.
Original practice checks
Answer in PeerTutor, then use the explanation or bring the miss to a tutor.
2 checked answers
Unit readiness
Which target best matches the Guitar unit "Theory and improvisation"?
Play common open chords.Tune reliably and use ergonomic posture.Coordinate fretting and picking hands.Improvise with target notes.
Practice artifact
Which practice artifact should you produce for "Theory and improvisation" before asking a tutor for help?
Skip the unit and start a new subject.Solo over a backing progression and land on chord tones.Watch videos without writing or solving anything.Memorize vocabulary without checking any examples.
07
Repertoire project
- Prepare a complete song or study.
- Use recordings to refine timing and tone.
Practice: Submit a final recording with chord chart, practice notes, and next goals.
Original practice checks
Answer in PeerTutor, then use the explanation or bring the miss to a tutor.
2 checked answers
Unit readiness
Which target best matches the Guitar unit "Repertoire project"?
Coordinate fretting and picking hands.Play common open chords.Prepare a complete song or study.Tune reliably and use ergonomic posture.
Practice artifact
Which practice artifact should you produce for "Repertoire project" before asking a tutor for help?
Submit a final recording with chord chart, practice notes, and next goals.Skip the unit and start a new subject.Watch videos without writing or solving anything.Memorize vocabulary without checking any examples.