I ask all beginners to reach a certain level within 9 lessons.

If you are not able to reach this level in time, it’s fine! - But we’ll take a break from lessons until you do.

By the 2nd lesson all beginners must:

memorize string names
know the majority of beginner vocabulary
(If there was trouble with pitch and/or rhythm recognition at your trial lesson, you should show significant improvement.)

By the 9th lesson all beginners should:

know all beginner vocabulary
memorize all 9 common chords and be able to play the majority of transitions
play the C major scale in tempo and be able to name each note
(If there was trouble with pitch and/or rhythm recognition, this should be “solved” by the 9th lesson.)

In addition to lessons, here you’ll find flash cards and certain recordings to help you learn all of this information.

Absolute Beginner Vocabulary

Absolute Beginner Chords

Find audio recordings of the C scale in 3 different tempos below:

Find audio recordings of the chord transitions below: