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Introduction to Modern Guitar

An Elective For Students Not Taking Band or Chorus

Inspire the Next Generation of Guitarists

This middle school elective is designed to give students a comprehensive introduction to modern guitar. In this teacher-led course, students will:

  • Learn Chord Progressions
  • Play Popular Hits
  • Prepare for Performances
  • Learn Songwriting
  • Practice Composition and Improvisation

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“QuaverMusic has given me a strong sense of confidence in the classroom. This course has provided fantastic exercises and supporting materials that make teaching guitar easy.” — Bryan P., Tennessee

Why Choose the Quaver Guitar Course?

The Quaver Guitar Course offers 45 scaffolded, teacher-led lessons for in-person and online instruction. It aligns with the National Core Arts Standards and includes play-along videos, interactive screens, and opportunities for improvisation and composition.

  • Ideal Elective for Non-Band/Chorus Students: Perfect for students not participating in band or chorus.
  • Great for Enrichment & After-School: Ideal for extending learning beyond the classroom.
  • Ready-Made for Teachers: Provides all lessons and materials for effective instruction.
  • Enhances Educational Experience: Offers an additional option to enrich students’ learning journey.

“The Quaver Guitar Course keeps your students engaged and motivated to learn guitar. I highly recommend this course!” — Hugo A., Texas

Unlock the Joy of Learning Guitar

Snapshot from a Quaver Guitar Course lesson plan featuring Radioactive by Imagine Dragons.
Snapshot from a Quaver Guitar Course lesson plan featuring We Will Rock You by Queen
Snapshot from a Quaver Guitar Course lesson plan featuring Royals by Lorde
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Snapshot from a Quaver Guitar Course lesson plan featuring Halo by Beyonce
Snapshot from a Quaver Guitar Course lesson plan featuring Humble and Kind by Tim McGraw
Snapshot from a Quaver Guitar Course lesson plan featuring Stir it up by Bob Marley
Snapshot from a Quaver Guitar Course lesson plan featuring Diamonds by Rihanna
Snapshot from a Quaver Guitar Course lesson plan featuring Yellow Submarine by The Beatles
Snapshot from a Quaver Guitar Course lesson plan featuring Ants Marching by Dave Matthews Band
Snapshot from a Quaver Guitar Course lesson plan featuring Rock and Roll by Led Zeppelin

Teach How to Play Popular Music Confidently

Throughout the course, students will learn to play a variety of chord progressions, which allows them to play popular songs from many different decades.

Additionally, they will master single notes, major and minor chords, a pentatonic scale pattern, blues shuffle rhythms, and Standard and TAB notation.

Phil Hughley with a guitar in hand
Phil Hughley
Court Clement in the studio with a guitar
Court Clement
Larissa Maestro in the studio with a guitar
Larissa Maestro
Lindsey Miller in the studio with a guitar
Lindsey Miller
RJ Bracchitta
RJ Bracchitta
Jason Brooks
Jason Brooks

Play Along with Nashville Recording Studio Musicians

Exercises are led by professional Nashville recording studio musicians, bringing real-world experience to your classroom.

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Empower Learning Anytime, Anywhere with Student Accounts

Learning doesn’t end at school. With Student Accounts, your students can continue their lessons seamlessly from the comfort of home.

Explore Our Comprehensive Course Units

Our guitar course is divided into structured units that guide students through the basics to more advanced concepts.

  • Unit 1: Open Strings – The Basics
  • Unit 2: First String Notes and Chords
  • Unit 3: Second String Notes and D Major
  • Unit 4: Strumming and E Minor Chord
  • Unit 5: Strumming New Chords
  • Unit 6: A Minor and Songwriting
  • Unit 7: Songwriting and the Blues
  • Unit 8: Review and Practice
  • Unit 9: The Big Show

Units Include:

Interactive Lessons • Printable Practice Books and Lesson Plans • Assessment Rubrics

Quaver Guitar Course Chord frames for guitar screen

Captivate Your Students with Interactive Lessons

Each lesson includes interactive elements to make learning fun and effective. Lessons at the end of each unit include review, performance, and self-evaluations.

Beginning lessons in each unit include:

  • Welcome
  • Goals, Objectives, Daily Three
  • New Concept / Review
  • 4 Exercises with New and Previous Content
  • 1 Big Finish Song (Quaver-Written)
  • 1 Pop Song (Through the Decades)
  • Closing Concept / Review
  • Extend Section (Improvisation/Composition)
Quaver Guitar Course Exercise 2.1 a - First String E and F
Guitar Course Lessons

FAQs

The course is designed for middle school students but can be enjoyed by learners of all ages.

No prior experience is needed. The course is designed for beginners.

We provide the high-quality instructional materials, and you’ll need a guitar and an internet-connected device to follow along with the online lessons.

A one-year license for the entire course, including 45 scaffolded lessons and student admin functionality, is priced at $695. If you already have QuaverMusic, you can add a one-year license for the Introduction to Modern Guitar course for just $395.

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$695

Add on to QuaverMusic for just $395

Includes:
One-year License
45 Scaffolded Lessons
Student Admin Suite of Tools
Quality Customer Support

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