Beginner Guitar Course

BEGINNER GUITAR COURSE Presented By: Mr. Lemuel Patterson

‘INSPIRING YOU TO INSPIRE OTHERS’ TEL: +1(868)277-4874/ +1(868)335-5578 EMAIL: lmnopmusiccompany@gmail.com BIOGRAPHY: From a young age, Lemuel was always attracted to music and as he grew, his passion did also. From sitting in a stroller, watching gospel artiste such as Alvin Slaughter and Ron Kenoly, to being the competent musician he is today, it is evident that Lemuel is deeply submerged into the Art they call Music. In his lifetime, Lemuel has been teaching Music for over 10 years. Currently he works as a Music Instructor with the Primary School Music Programme Unit. He is currently the holder of two Bachelor Degrees, one in Management Studies and the other in Performing Arts with Specialization in Music. Lemuel also holds certificates up to grade 6 Practical and up to grade 7 theory from Trinity Guildhall in London. Not only does he have the papers to prove it, but had the pleasure to play alongside some of the greatest musicians in Trinidad and Tobago. Names such as Tony Paul, Jason Bishop, Rodney Alexander, Jill Ann Walters-Morris, just to name a few. In addition, he had the privilege of playing with the All Star Cast at Jazz on the Greens (2018) and accompanied Quinton Neckles at Shangri-La in Tobago (2019). The highlight of his music career was playing bass guitar for Cuban Jazz Pianist, Janysett McPherson at Kaiso Blues, Port of Spain (2018). He calls it an unforgettable experience; one that will be forever etched in his memory. Lemuel Patterson loves the idea of inspiring people through his music. His theory is this: “You must never leave a music concert the same way you came; something in the music must change you.” This concept never left his thoughts. Whether teaching, composing, arranging, performing or music directing, the goal for him will always be “To inspire.” At present, Lemuel is currently the owner of ‘LmnoP Music Company’ where the motto is “INSPIRING YOU TO INSPIRE OTHERS.” All of this, is a result of his passion for music, helping upcoming musicians acquire the skills needed to inspire others.

‘INSPIRING YOU TO INSPIRE OTHERS’ TEL: +1(868)277-4874/ +1(868)335-5578 EMAIL: lmnopmusiccompany@gmail.com BEGINNER GUITAR COURSE: Lecturer: Mr. Lemuel Patterson (Mr. LmnoP) Course Description: This Beginner Guitar Course is designed for individuals who are starting their musical journey or have little to no experience playing the guitar. Over the course of six months, students will develop a solid foundation in both practical playing skills and essential music theory, enabling them to play confidently and musically in a variety of settings. Throughout the program, students will learn how to properly hold and play the guitar, understand the layout of the instrument, and develop clean tone through correct finger placement and technique. They will be introduced to basic chords, chord progressions, and strumming patterns, while also building coordination between both hands. In addition to practical skills, the course incorporates key elements of music theory, including the music alphabet, scales, chord construction, and rhythm. Students will also begin developing their ear through guided listening exercises, helping them recognize chord changes and play along with songs more naturally. By the end of the course, students will be able to: • Play a variety of basic chords and transition smoothly between them • Perform strumming patterns in time with music • Understand and apply fundamental music theory concepts • Play simple songs using chord charts and basic notation (TAB) • Begin playing by ear and expressing themselves musically Course Delivery: This course will be delivered once per week at a day and time agreed upon by lecturer and customer. The duration of these sessions is 50 minutes -1 hour unless stated otherwise by the lecturer. These sessions are to be administered in person unless stated otherwise.

‘INSPIRING YOU TO INSPIRE OTHERS’ TEL: +1(868)277-4874/ +1(868)335-5578 EMAIL: lmnopmusiccompany@gmail.com Course Etiquette: - Students are expected to arrive and set up their instrument before the start of sessions, at least 10mins before. This is important as it will help you to prepare your ‘field of study’ before playing a single song. N.B(for some fields, the time may vary) Mutual respect for teacher and student is crucial to the learning process. Please be well attired. Feel free to ask any questions during the course. Each student will have my number to call or message directly. My normal hours are from 9am to 8pm. Any messages or calls outside those hours will be taken up the next day. Course Outline: MONTH 1: Foundations (Postur e, Basics, Fir st Chor ds) Week 1: Introduction to Guitar Class Focus: • Parts of the guitar • How to hold the guitar properly • Finger numbering system • Picking vs strumming • Open strings (E A D G B E) Pr actical: • Plucking each string cleanly • Simple picking exercise (1 string at a time) Homewor k: • Practice naming strings daily • Play each string 10x cleanly Wor ksheets: • Label the guitar diagram • Match string names to positions Week 2: Fretting & First Notes Class Focus: • Left-hand technique • Fretting properly (no buzzing) • Notes on 1st & 2nd strings

‘INSPIRING YOU TO INSPIRE OTHERS’ TEL: +1(868)277-4874/ +1(868)335-5578 EMAIL: lmnopmusiccompany@gmail.com Pr actical: • Play simple note patterns (B–C–D, E–F–G) Homewor k: • Practice note sequences slowly • Focus on clean tone Wor ksheet: • Fill in missing notes on fretboard diagram Week 3: Reading TAB & Simple Melodies Class Focus: • Introduction to guitar TAB • Rhythmic awareness (basic counting) Pr actical: • Play simple melodies using TAB Homewor k: • Practice 2 short melodies Wor ksheet: • Read TAB and write note names Week 4: First Chords (Em, Am, C) Class Focus: • What is a chord? • Introduction to triads • Chords: Em, Am, C Pr actical: • Switching between Em → Am → C Homewor k: • Practice chord switching (slow) Wor ksheet: • Chord diagrams + finger placement

‘INSPIRING YOU TO INSPIRE OTHERS’ TEL: +1(868)277-4874/ +1(868)335-5578 EMAIL: lmnopmusiccompany@gmail.com MONTH 2: Chords + Rhythm Development Week 5: G & D Chords • Add G and D • Chord transitions Homewor k: • Practice chord cycle: G–D–Em–C Wor ksheet: • Chord matching exercise Week 6: Strumming Basics Focus: • Downstrokes • Counting: 1-2-3-4 Homewor k: • Strum along with metronome Wor ksheet: • Fill in strumming patterns Week 7: Strumming Patterns Focus: • Down-Up patterns • Groove building Homewor k: • Practice 2 patterns Week 8: First Song Application Focus: • Apply chords to a simple song Homewor k: • Practice full song

‘INSPIRING YOU TO INSPIRE OTHERS’ TEL: +1(868)277-4874/ +1(868)335-5578 EMAIL: lmnopmusiccompany@gmail.com MONTH 3: Music Theory + Control Week 9: The Music Alphabet Focus: • A–G musical system • Sharps (#) and flats (b) Wor ksheet: • Fill in chromatic scale Week 10: Major Scale (C Major) Focus: • What is a scale? Pr actical: • Play C major on 1 string Wor ksheet: • Scale formula (W-W-H-W-W-W-H) Week 11: Chords in a Key Focus: • Chords in C major Pr actical: • Play I–IV–V (C–F–G) Wor ksheet: • Build chords in key Week 12: Ear Training Intro Focus: • Recognizing chord changes Homewor k: • Listen & identify changes through audios provided.

‘INSPIRING YOU TO INSPIRE OTHERS’ TEL: +1(868)277-4874/ +1(868)335-5578 EMAIL: lmnopmusiccompany@gmail.com MONTH 4: Technique + Expansion Week 13: Finger Exercises • Dexterity drills Week 14: Minor Chor ds • Natural minor concept Week 15: Dynamics & Expr ession • Loud vs soft playing Week 16: Playing in Time • Metronome training, playing various progressions in certain keys. MONTH 5: Scales + Musical Application Week 17: Pentatonic Scale • Minor pentatonic Week 18: Basic Improvisation • Simple soloing Week 19: Riffs & Patterns • Recognizing patterns Week 20: Song Learning (By Ear + Chart) • Apply everything MONTH 6: Integration + Performance Week 21: Chord Progressions • Common progressions (I–V–vi–IV) Week 22: Playing with Others • Timing + listening Week 23: Performance Prep • Song polishing

‘INSPIRING YOU TO INSPIRE OTHERS’ TEL: +1(868)277-4874/ +1(868)335-5578 EMAIL: lmnopmusiccompany@gmail.com Week 24: Final Performance • Play 2–3 songs • Demonstrate: • Chords • Strumming • Timing • Expression Materials needed for the course: - A notebook for taking notes. Pen and pencil All other material will be given online via a google classroom. PDF’s, presentations, and Audio files will be included. Payment: The cost of this course per month is Five hundred dollars ($500.00) per student, per month. I take payments upfront to safeguard both clientele and myself. You will receive an invoice each month via email and payments must be made on or before the first of every month. If you are unable to do so, you can talk to the teacher, letting him know when payment would be made. Failure to do so, will result in the cancellation of lessons for that month. Payments can be made via cash or bank transfers. Here is my banking information. Name on Account: Lemuel Patterson Bank: FCB A/c #: 2613561 When payment is made, please send a screenshot which provides proof of payment. Upon receiving payment, your receipt will be sent via email. Feel free to ask any questions regarding the course. You can reach me at 277-4874. THE END.