Key details
- Date: 8th September - 15th December 2025 - (No lessons will take place during the academic half term, 20 & 27th October)
- Sessions: Weekly, Mondays - 2:45 pm - 3.45 pm
- Venue: Mansfield Central Library, Four Seasons Centre, W Gate, Mansfield NG18 1NH
- For ages: Adults and Families wishing to learn together. All young people under 16 years must be accompanied by an adult.
- Group size: 6 - 13
- Cost: £39.38 per academic term
About this course
This is a practical, introductory course to playing the guitar (acoustic or electric) in a group setting. Suitable for complete beginners or those who have not picked up a guitar in a long time, we will start with the basics and develop to play a range of songs and musical exercises.
This course is suitable for those with no previous experience, starting with the absolute basics of -
- String names
- Playing ‘open’ strings
- Learning about and playing to the beat / pulse
- Fretting notes
- Leaning about and playing very simple melodies
- Learning and playing chord shapes
- Beginner strumming / rhythm guitar playing exercises using the above chord knowledge
Resources required by attendees
Guitar - if you do not own a guitar, these can be hired from Inspire Music. Please email imt@inspireculture.org.uk for more information and to hire an instrument
