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    • Berklee

      Desarrollando tu musicalidad

      Skills you'll gain:

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      505 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free

      The University of Sydney

      The Place of Music in 21st Century Education

      Skills you'll gain: Formal Learning, Creativity, Innovation, Cultural Diversity, Multimedia, Technology Strategies, Content Creation, Information Technology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      71 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • University of Colorado Boulder

      Building Your Artistic Brand

      Skills you'll gain: Brand Strategy, Market Research, Branding, Target Audience, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Market Analysis, Brand Management, Customer Engagement, Social Media Strategy, Newsletters, Email Marketing, Marketing Channel

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free

      Universiteit Leiden

      The Importance and Power of Music in our Society

      Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Culture, Social Sciences, Media and Communications, Liberal Arts, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Political Sciences, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Psychology, Creativity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      70 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Berklee

      Introducción a la producción de música

      Skills you'll gain: Media Production, Post-Production, File Management, Editing, Performance Tuning, Automation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      263 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
      New
      Status: Free
      Free

      Coursera Instructor Network

      Introduction to Mobile Phone Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Mobile Security, End User Training and Support, Calendar Management, Wireless Networks, Personal Development, Information Privacy, Communication, System Configuration

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • University of Michigan

      Anatomy: Musculoskeletal and Integumentary Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Anatomy, Kinesiology, Structural Analysis, Medical Terminology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2.3K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • University of Colorado Boulder

      Launching Your Music Career

      Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Business Planning, Recruitment, Event Management, Portfolio Management, Business Management, Entrepreneurship, Professional Networking, Business Marketing, Booking (Sales), Value Propositions, Marketing Strategies, Branding, Target Market

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Packt

      Advanced 3D Printing with Fusion 360: Design Your Phone Case

      Skills you'll gain: Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphics, Technical Design, Prototyping, Mockups, Functional Design, Design, Conceptual Design, Usability

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

      The American South: Its Stories, Music, and Art

      Skills you'll gain: Culture, Social Studies, Liberal Arts, Storytelling, Cultural Diversity, Qualitative Research, Sociology, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Writing

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      405 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
      New

      SAE Institute México

      Bulletproof 2. Networking Autopsy

      Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Relationship Building, Resilience, Collaboration, Growth Mindedness, Overcoming Obstacles, Patience, Personal Development, Adaptability, Empathy, Open Mindset, Interpersonal Communications, Proactivity, Communication

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free

      The University of Melbourne

      How Music Can Change Your Life

      Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Cultural Responsiveness, Community Development, Behavioral Health, Community Mental Health Services, Psychotherapy, Creativity, Mental Health, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Education and Training, Human Learning, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Interpersonal Communications, Clinical Psychology, Research, Program Evaluation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      177 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular guitar courses

    • Desarrollando tu musicalidad: Berklee
    • The Place of Music in 21st Century Education: The University of Sydney
    • Building Your Artistic Brand: University of Colorado Boulder
    • The Importance and Power of Music in our Society: Universiteit Leiden
    • Introducción a la producción de música: Berklee
    • Introduction to Mobile Phone Basics: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Anatomy: Musculoskeletal and Integumentary Systems: University of Michigan
    • Launching Your Music Career: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Advanced 3D Printing with Fusion 360: Design Your Phone Case: Packt
    • The American South: Its Stories, Music, and Art: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    Frequently Asked Questions about Guitar

    Knowing why you want to learn guitar, whether for personal enjoyment, performance, or creation, can motivate your practice. Regular practice is crucial for developing finger strength and muscle memory. Engaging in communities like Ultimate Guitar or Reddit’s r/guitar can provide helpful tips and encouragement. Work on real projects like learning full songs or composing your own music. Guitar for Beginners by Berklee College of Music is a perfect starting point.‎

    Learning to play the guitar has positive benefits for your mind and body. Playing the guitar requires mindfulness and concentration that are similar to meditation. Physically strumming the strings and playing music is soothing and helps you unwind. Mastering a challenging chord progression or song gives you a sense of accomplishment and boosts your self-esteem. As you feel more confident in your guitar playing, you may connect with other musicians for jam sessions and expand your social circle.‎

    Online guitar courses help you learn how to play guitar because they make it possible to study and practice when it’s convenient for you. Learning to play the guitar requires consistency, and you're more likely to keep up with regular practice when you can work your music study around your schedule. Having the ability to learn and practice anywhere you have an internet connection is helpful since you can find a place where you feel comfortable playing the instrument.‎

    You don't need any skills or experience before starting to learn to play guitar. A beginning guitar class includes basic lessons like the names and numbers of guitar strings, how to pick and strum, and how to read music notation and chord block diagrams. If you already know how to read musical notation or tablature, you may choose to review those early lessons or skip over them to get to more advanced lessons.‎

    Learning to play the guitar is a suitable hobby for you when you like the sound of the guitar and music written for it. Being interested in the instrument increases your motivation to learn and practice your technique.‎

    Online Guitar courses offer a convenient and flexible way to enhance your knowledge or learn new Guitar skills. Choose from a wide range of Guitar courses offered by top universities and industry leaders tailored to various skill levels.‎

    When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in Guitar, it's crucial to select a course that aligns with their current abilities and learning objectives. Our Skills Dashboard is an invaluable tool for identifying skill gaps and choosing the most appropriate course for effective upskilling. For a comprehensive understanding of how our courses can benefit your employees, explore the enterprise solutions we offer. Discover more about our tailored programs at Coursera for Business here.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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