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Beginners 1: Guitar for Absolute Beginners

Unlock your musical potential with a guitar course designed for absolute beginners. Students will learn basic chords, practice with real songs, and connect with classmates at the New York City Guitar School. Guitars are provided, so all you need to bring is your desire to rock!

  • Beginner
  • 18 and older
  • $357
  • 251 W 30th St, New York, NY
  • 12 hours over 12 sessions
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  • $357
  • NYCGS - Midtown @ 251 W 30th St 7th Fl, New York, NY 10001
  • 12 hours over 12 sessions
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Class Description

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What you'll learn in this guitar class:

Absolute and Total Beginners start here!

Starting from zero, learn basic chords like D, G, Em, C, D7, Am, C, A and E, with super broken down step-by-step explanations of chord diagrams, strings and fingers--and real songs by artists like John Legend, Sublime, Taylor Swift, Coldplay and more.

Yes, you really can and will learn to play guitar in this class!

Here's how it works:

  1. Attend class weekly. In every class you'll connect with your classmates, practice new skills step by step, and learn a new and fun song. Guitars are provided in NYC! (Need to miss a session? No problem--make it up with another group session for free or a discounted private lesson.)
  2. Practice is easy with comprehensive video tutorials, including a simple 2-minute Level 1 warm-up video. (Students will receive link after registration.)
  3. Graduate. Your teacher will let you know when you're ready to move to Level 2—or you can record a video of yourself playing along with that graduation video. (Students will receive link after registration.)
Most absolute beginner students feel ready for the next level after 6-8 sessions. But faster or slower is OK! You do you!

Prerequisites: None! Just bring your desire to rock!

Instruments: Guitars are available for use in the classroom but students are welcome to bring their own guitar.

Refund Policy

We have a strict 3 business days cancellation policy and there are no refunds with fewer than 3 business days. There's a 5% non-refundable fee per student.

  • You can withdraw from a class at any time after it begins by notifying us for a one hundred percent credit (not a refund) for future sessions which are scheduled after your drop date.
  • You can use that credit towards any other class session.
  • Please note that you can't get credit for sessions which ran before you contacted us.

Make-up Policy:

There are three great options to go over missed materials.

  • First, every student gets free lifetime access to hundreds of video tutorials and practice sessions, so you can simply take the online version of the session you missed.
  • Secondly, you can drop in on the same session of a different section of your class--for free.
  • Finally, we offer discounted private make-up lessons for students who want to go over their missed class one-on-one.

In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

Reviews of Classes at New York City Guitar School (60)

(4.8-star rating across 60 reviews)
  • Beginners 1: Guitar for Absolute Beginners

    Anonymous review on 5/25/2020
    Friendliest staff in town!
  • Beginners 1: Guitar for Absolute Beginners

    Anonymous review on 5/15/2020
    It was super fun! Learned so much and glad I did it.
  • Beginners 1: Guitar for Absolute Beginners

    Reviewed by edwin l. on 4/7/2020
    Emily was great had alot of enthusiasm energy and made each class exciting and engaging even when we had to go remote due to Corona!
  • Beginners 1: Guitar for Absolute Beginners

    Anonymous review on 3/13/2020
    I really enjoyed the class and always wanted to learn how to play, but found it difficult to start on my own. I am truly an absolute beginner, and it was nice to take a class with peers that were at the same level. If you’ve always dreamed of playing guitar, I would recommend this class to turn the dream into reality. With a little commitment, it’s not as hard as you would think. Have fun!
  • Beginners 1: Guitar for Absolute Beginners

    Reviewed by Linda H. on 9/27/2019
    The teacher was very professional, upbeat, patient, knowledgeable, and personable. He was encouraging and gave the right amount of challenge during the course.
  • Beginners 1: Guitar for Absolute Beginners

    Reviewed by Alyssa B. on 8/7/2019
    Tia was the best!
  • Beginners 1: Guitar for Absolute Beginners

    Reviewed by Alexis T. on 4/25/2019
    Vincent aka Vinnie’s class is the best! It’s the perfect class if you’ve wanted to play guitar but didn’t know where to start and want some accountability. It’s a very inviting space - you’ll want to make sure to rent or have a guitar at home to practice. It makes a world of difference when you really do practice 10-15 minutes even just a couple times a week.
  • Beginners 1: Guitar for Absolute Beginners

    Reviewed by sara k. on 3/14/2019
    Wish I’d done it sooner!
  • Beginners 1: Guitar for Absolute Beginners

    Reviewed by Kate B. on 2/27/2019
    Excellent class...!! I can finally play a guitar, after years of trying by myself here and there, which got me nowhere, but with this class I feel the confidence that I can play. Issac was an excellent teacher and the pace was totally manageable for working professionals. I highly recommend this class.
  • Beginners 1: Guitar for Absolute Beginners

    Anonymous review on 2/3/2018
    I can’t believe how much I already know after just 10 weeks!
  • Beginners 1: Guitar for Absolute Beginners

    Reviewed by Juan R. on 3/30/2017
    Great class structure, great online resources and Shane Chapman is a wonderful teacher!
  • Beginners 1: Guitar for Absolute Beginners

    Reviewed by Sydney S. on 5/9/2016
    Great class
  • Beginners 1: Guitar for Absolute Beginners

    Anonymous review on 1/21/2016
    Loved this class and have signed up for another course with the school
  • Beginners 1: Guitar for Absolute Beginners

    Reviewed by Doug H. on 6/9/2015
    Tia is a great teacher...very informative, supportive, patient, and helpful.
  • Beginners 1: Guitar for Absolute Beginners

    Anonymous review on 3/27/2015
    I learned so much in the last ten weeks, and it is broken down in a way that makes it easy to learn. I tried teaching myself originally, but that didn't work very well, so I decided to take these classes. From the first class, you play actual songs and gain confidence in your playing. I would highly recommend this class to any beginner or anyone who is thinking of beginning guitar lessons.
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Review Summary by CourseHorse

Students report very positive experiences at Beginners 1: Guitar for Absolute Beginners, praising the friendly and professional nature of the staff and teachers as well as the enjoyable and engaging structure of the classes. Many of the students emphasized the effectiveness of the courses, as they struggled to learn guitar on their own prior to enrolling, but felt a significant boost in confidence and ability during and after the course. They enjoyed the practical approach of the lessons, where emphasis was put on learning and playing actual songs from the very first lesson. The class size and composition were also appreciated by students who liked learning with peers with similar skill levels. Many students found the pace and structure of the course manageable, even alongside professional commitments. Quotes: 1. "I am truly an absolute beginner, and it was nice to take a class with peers that were at the same level." 2. "From the first class, you play actual songs and gain confidence in your playing." 3. "It’s a very inviting space - you’ll want to make sure to rent or have a guitar at home to practice. It makes a world of difference when you really do practice 10-15 minutes even just a couple times a week."

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Question from Philip V.
Can you bring a left handed electric guitar or do they have left handed guitars?
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Question from Bob l.
Hi. I have played guitar before but it has been a long time.I would like to learn the basics and would enjoy playing with other people. It sounds like I could learn a lot from this class. What do you think? Bob
Answer from Georgia C. CourseHorse StaffCourseHorse Staff
Hi Bob! This is a good refresher course for your guitar skills.
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Question from Virginia E.
Hello, I just signed up for a beginner guitar course and realized that I won’t be able to make the first class. My question is: should I cancel all of the sessions and try to find a better fit? Or is it possible to sit in on another *first* class to make it up? Thank you for your time! Warmly Virginia
Answer from Jenn C. CourseHorse StaffCourseHorse Staff
Hi Virginia! There are three great options to go over missed materials. First, every student gets free lifetime access to hundreds of video tutorials and practice sessions, so you can simply take the online version of the session you missed. Secondly, you can drop in on the same session of a different section of your class--for free. Finally, the school offers discounted private make-up lessons for students who want to go over their missed class one-on-one. To book a make-up group class or private lesson, please let us know and we'll be glad to help set you up with the school!
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Question from Caitlin C.
Do I need to purchase a guitar before the first class?
Answer from Kristle C. CourseHorse StaffCourseHorse Staff
Hi Caitlin! If you'd like to bring your own guitar, you're welcome to do so. Otherwise, guitars available for use in the classroom. Hope that helps!
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Question from Anonymous
Hi, I see just the start dates. Can we know in advance what are all the other 10/11 dates? Would it be every week the same date and the same time for 10/11 weeks?
Answer from Brenda L. CourseHorse StaffCourseHorse Staff
Hi there! Just above this question, you'll see a red bar. All you need to do is click the red bar that says, "This course consists of multiple sessions, view schedule for sessions" and the dates will drop down. You can select which date you'd like to check. I hope this helps!
Answer from Roberta R. Verified Student
I'm looking for the Thursday night Feb. 22nd start date for Guitar 3/intermediate beginner class with Dylan at 7pm for 10 weeks. I'd like to join to continue my studies. I don't see it on your site. Please advise.
Answer from Billy C. CourseHorse StaffCourseHorse Staff
Hello Roberta, Please follow the link below for the Guitar 3 Class. https://coursehorse.com/nyc/classes/performing-arts/music/guitar/guitar-iii-guitar-for-intermediate-beginners
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