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Guitar online: from your first chord to your first song

The first weeks of guitar need patience, because fingers must learn new shapes. A teacher who shows each chord and keeps songs fun helps beginners stay with it.

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What it covers

Topics and skills

Holding and tuning

Posture, picking hand and tuning the guitar.

Chords

Open chords and smooth changes.

Strumming

Rhythm patterns and timing.

Songs

Simple songs for practice and joy.

Tabs and notes

Reading guitar tabs and basic notes.

Next steps

Barre chords, scales and lead playing.

Where learners get stuck

Common struggles, and what helps

Sore fingers

Short daily sessions build calluses. Rest if it hurts.

Chord changes

Slow practice of two chords at a time.

Timing

A metronome app helps.

Choosing a guitar

A well-set-up beginner guitar matters more than a brand.

How an online class works

Camera on the fretting hand
The teacher plays and the student copies
Backing tracks for songs
Weekly practice goals

Who teaches it

Teachers in our network teach this. Tell us the age and level and we match a teacher and confirm the schedule before anything is booked.

We do not promise marks, grades, ranks or fluency. We help with understanding, practice and steady habits.

A path

How learning Guitar goes, step by step

01
Step 1: Setup
Tune and learn three chords.
02
Step 2: Strum
Simple strumming patterns practised slowly with a metronome, then sped up as they get smooth.
03
Step 3: Songs
Play along with simple songs.
04
Step 4: Grow
New chords, tabs and style.

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Live online course

Guitar: 16 live classes

8 weeks, 2 a week, from ₹599 a class in India (one-to-one). See the week-by-week plan, the price for your country and how the demo class works.

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FAQ

Guitar: questions parents ask

Which guitar should a beginner buy?

A decent acoustic or classical guitar with low action. Ask the teacher before buying.

How long before I play songs?

Many beginners play simple songs within weeks of regular practice.

Is online guitar effective?

Yes, with a good camera angle and regular practice.

Can children learn guitar?

From about 8, depending on hand size and interest.

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Interested in Guitar?

Share the class, board and what feels hard. We suggest a starting point and confirm the format and schedule before anything is booked.

Tell us the learner’s age or grade and goals
We’ll suggest a suitable class or learning path
We’ll confirm format, timing and fees with a parent or guardian

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