Guitar Training Course by Pranabjyoti Deka

This Beginner to Intermediate Guitar Training Course is designed for students who want to learn guitar step by step with strong fundamentals and practical skills. The course covers acoustic and electric guitar basics, including proper posture, tuning, chord formation, strumming patterns, rhythm control, and finger techniques.

Students will gradually move to advanced topics such as barre chords, power chords, scales, lead guitar techniques, improvisation basics, and applied music theory. Song-based learning and real-time practice help learners connect theory with performance.

Classes are conducted through live online interactive sessions, allowing personalized guidance, technique correction, and continuous progress tracking. This course is suitable for beginners, hobby learners, and aspiring musicians who want to build confidence, improve musical understanding, and perform with better accuracy and expression.

LEVEL 1 – BEGINNER (FOUNDATION)

Module 1: Guitar Basics

• Parts of the guitar (body, neck, frets, pickups)

• Electric vs Acoustic guitar differences

• String names (E A D G B E)

• How to hold the guitar (sitting & standing)

• Using a pick (angle, grip)

• Basic guitar care & tuning

• How to use a tuner (clip-on / app)

Module 2: Right & Left Hand Technique

• Finger placement behind the fret

• One-finger-per-fret concept

• Basic alternate picking

• Downstroke vs upstroke

• Muting unwanted strings

• Simple finger independence exercises

Module 3: Open Chords

• Major open chords:

  • C, G, D, A, E

• Minor open chords:

  • Am, Em, Dm

• Chord switching exercises

• Common beginner chord progressions

• Strumming slowly with a metronome

Module 4: Strumming Basics

• Understanding time & rhythm

• Downstroke strumming

• Basic strumming patterns:

  • 4/4 basic pattern

  • Ballad strum

• Muted strumming

• Playing along with simple songs

Module 5: Introduction to Music Theory

• What is a note?

• Natural notes (A–G)

• Sharps & flats

• Whole step & half step

• Chromatic scale on one string

• Notes on the 6th & 5th strings

Module 6: Basic Scales

• C major scale (single position)

• Minor pentatonic scale (box 1)

• Finger numbering system

• Scale practice with metronome

• Simple melody playing

Module 7: Beginner Songs & Performance

• Playing full songs with open chords

• Singing + playing basics

• Basic dynamics (soft / loud)

• Timing consistency

• Beginner performance confidence

LEVEL 2 – LOWER INTERMEDIATE

Module 8: Barre Chords

• What are barre chords?

• Major barre shapes (E shape, A shape)

• Minor barre shapes

• Strength & endurance exercises

• Smooth chord transitions

Module 9: Power Chords

• 5th chords concept

• Root note identification

• Power chord shapes (E & A string)

• Palm muting

• Rock / punk rhythm styles

Module 10: Rhythm Expansion

• 8th-note strumming

• 16th-note feel (basic)

• Syncopated rhythms

• Playing with a drummer / backing track

• Groove awareness

Module 11: Scales – Expanded

• Major scale (multiple positions)

• Minor pentatonic (5 positions – intro)

• Blues scale

• Scale sequencing exercises

• Connecting scale positions

Module 12: Basic Lead Guitar Techniques

• Hammer-ons & pull-offs

• Slides

• String bending (half & full)

• Vibrato (intro)

• Simple lead licks

Module 13: Music Theory – Applied

• What is a key?

• Major & minor keys

• Chord construction (triads)

• I – IV – V progression

• Understanding chord progressions in songs

LEVEL 3 – INTERMEDIATE

Module 14: Modes (Intro Level)

• What are modes?

• Major scale vs modes

• Ionian & Aeolian focus

• Modal sound recognition

• Simple modal improvisation

Module 15: Improvisation

• Improvising using pentatonic scale

• Call & response phrasing

• Targeting chord tones

• Playing over backing tracks

• Developing musical ideas

Module 16: Chords Beyond Basics

• 7th chords (Maj7, min7, dom7)

• Basic jazz & blues chord shapes

• Sus chords & add9 chords

• Chord embellishments

• Smooth chord voicings

Module 17: Rhythm Guitar – Advanced Concepts

• Funk strumming

• Ghost notes

• Accents & dynamics

• Tight rhythm playing

• Locking with bass & drums

Module 18: Guitar Tone & Gear Basics

• Guitar tone controls

• Amp basics (gain, EQ, presence)

• Clean vs overdrive vs distortion

• Basic effects:

  • Delay

  • Reverb

  • Overdrive

• Building a simple signal chain

Module 19: Song Analysis & Composition

• Analyzing song structure

• Writing chord progressions

• Creating riffs

• Melody over chords

• Intro to songwriting

Module 20: Performance & Musicianship

• Playing in a band

• Stage confidence

• Timing discipline

• Listening skills

• Preparing for live performance

Teaching Method:

• Mode: Online Live Interactive Guitar Classes

• Step-by-step progressive learning structure

• Demonstration-based teaching with guided practice

• Metronome and backing track training

• Technique correction and personalized feedback

• Song-based learning approach

• Practice routines for consistency and improvement

Why This Tutor:

Pranabjyoti Deka focuses on strong technical foundations and musical understanding rather than shortcut learning. His teaching approach emphasizes correct posture, clean technique, rhythm accuracy, and applied theory. The structured level-wise method helps students gain confidence while developing long-term guitar skills that support advanced learning and performance readiness.

Benefits / Outcomes:

• Strong beginner-to-intermediate guitar foundation

• Improved rhythm, timing, and coordination

• Confident chord transitions and strumming control

• Ability to play rhythm and lead guitar parts

• Better understanding of music theory on guitar

• Improved improvisation skills

• Performance confidence and musical discipline

• Ability to learn songs independently