Get in the Groove ~ Pre-recorded online guitar course video lessons.
The course includes:
- 6 Teaching videos that introduce each week’s song and materials all in a private link on youtube.
- 6 Play it with me videos all in a private link on youtube
- Handouts with chord shapes, everything you’ll need.
“Thanks so much Lauren! Loved the class and will keep playing. Might join you in April too :)” ~ Suzie H.
“Thank you so much for creating a wonderful guitar course that not only transferred valuable lessons, but also provided a fun experience in your Groove Classes. I love your enthusiasm, insights and your passion for music and your ability to share your knowledge as genuine as you are. ” ~ Mary D.
Find out more about the course below.
Guitar Insights ~ Get in the Groove
One of the most exciting things about guitar is that we can play chords and rhythm. Guitar is one of the very few instruments on the planet that can play more than one note at the same time!
Before there were guitar gods known for their single note, lead solos the guitar was considered part of the rhythm section with the bass and drums.
Inspiring listeners to get up and dance with your guitar playing alone because you have a solid groove is a fabulous, fun result when you learn about controlling your pick, time, pocket, groove and how to place your strums within the tempo. You’ll become a stronger band member, and a better solo artist.
THIS CLASS IS FOR YOU
- because you love guitar
- because you want to learn more chords
- because you want to strengthen your rhythmic abilities
- because everything you strum sounds the same
- because you want to build a repertoire
- because you want guitar inspiration
- because you want creative company
- because you’re already confident and love learning more
- because you’re mostly a lead guitar player
YOU”LL LEARN
- How to control your pick
- How to build accuracy in your strumming hand
- What to practice to improve
- How to remember chords
- How to listen
- How to build your musicianship
- How to build a repertoire
- How to be in the pocket of the groove
- How to be the groove
- You won’t need to buy any books. You’ll receive everything that you need in the course to support and develop your playing.
If you have always wanted to improve your guitar abilities, especially rhythm guitar, this course is for you.
I’ve been in love with guitar since I’m two years old when I received a plastic guitar for Christmas. The Beatles happened and my future was born. I received a better plastic guitar every Christmas, and real guitar lessons started when I was nine years old. I studied out of great books with and excellent teacher, Lou Sabini.
I started writing songs and playing with tape recorders soon after and I fell in love with sound, chords, and melodies.
I was a performance major at Berklee College of Music and graduated in 1982. I joined the guitar faculty in 1984. I started the first Beatle playing classes at Berklee: The Beatles’ Guitar Lab, and The Beatles’ Ensemble, that later became The Beatles’ Recording Ensemble. I also started Berklee’s Pop/Rock Guitar Lab, Songwriting Guitar Lab and I am planning a new course, The Guitarist-Songwriter-Producer Guitar Lab for Berklee’s guitar dept.
I love playing rhythm guitar, playing lead guitar and playing slide guitar; strumming with a pick, with a hybrid technique of pick & fingers, and fingerpicking. I love writing songs and playing in alternate tunings. I play acoustic, electric, solid bodies, archtop guitars, semi hollow guitars, any guitar! And you can bring any guitar you like to our class meetings.
I have taught over 10,000 students at Berklee alone. It’s exciting for me to connect with like minded, passionate guitar lovers who desire too grow and build their skills.
FAQ
What if I’m a complete beginner?
That’s great. May you get super inspired and find a hunger rise in you to jump in the materials with gusto that will propel you to begin.
I recommend you get my:
Guitar Essentials video course that explains the physical hand training you need to play guitar well. It’s an excellent resource to have as you begin guitar.
Also get my two Guitar Insights ebooks with tips and ideas for a healthy mindset to insure your success.
Should I use an acoustic guitar or electric guitar?
Both are great!
What if I am an intermediate or advanced guitar player?
Rhythm guitar playing is so overlooked and overshadowed. Often a guitarist’s fretting hand is much more developed than their picking hand. It is so essential and the ability to really play rhythm guitar well, greatly improves your lead guitar playing skills because your time, phrasing, feel, and your understanding will deepen from everything you practice when you play great materials with mindfulness. Your whole playing world opens up. I’m sure some of these rhythms, songs and chords will be new to you.
What if I don’t read music?
You’re in the majority. Most people do not read music. You will receive handouts with universal guitar notation containing chord boxes, guitar tab, musical notation, chord symbols, and all the handouts are in English.