Guitar Expressions is a complete class guitar curriculum that incorporates multiple learning styles -- combining music literacy-based learning with creative rote and aural learning. In addition to core guitar skills, students are exposed to a variety of musical styles and to the cultures from which those styles originated. Assessments are embedded throughout, and the integration of art, internet searches, and cross-curricular activities provides for a complete learning experience.

Utilizing the unique elements in this method the student will:

• Read music and play by ear
• Play solos, duets, and ensembles
• Explore a variety of musical styles, including flamenco, folk, traditional, classical, jazz, rock, blues, and bluegrass
• Explore a variety of musical cultures
• Play melodies and chords
• Play with a pick and fingerstyle
• Explore music theory