Guitar Elevate

1. Refresher + Dexterity Drills

 

• Recap open chords: C, G, D, Am, Em 

• Finger independence and right-hand control drills 

• Strength-building with simple picking/strumming patterns 

• Start Song 1 – Part A: Learn intro & verse with focus on chord recognition and strumming pattern 

 

2. New Chords – A Major, E Major, D Minor

 

• Introduce chord shapes and finger placement tips 

• Practice smooth chord switching and transitions 

• Short chord progression drills for fluency 

• Continue Song 1 – Part B: Apply new chords in chorus or bridge 

 

3. Strumming Variations & Rhythm Exercises

 

• Explore accents, syncopation, ghost strums 

• Practice dynamic strumming (variation in volume and attack) 

• Groove-based practice with backing track 

• Finalize Song 1: Combine all parts with rhythm and expressive playing 

 

4. Fingerpicking Basics

 

• Learn finger-numbering and PIMA technique 

• Practice basic fingerpicking patterns with Am, C, G 

• Start Song 2 – Part A: Practice intro & verse with fingerpicking focus 
   

5. Chord Families & Progressions

 

• Learn I–IV–V and vi–IV–I–V in C, G, D major keys 

• Practice strumming and picking through progressions 

• Compose a short rhythm loop using progressions 

• Continue Song 2 – Part B: Focus on transitions in chorus or bridge 

 

6. Barre Chords (Intro) 

• Understand moveable shapes: E-based and A-based 

• Practice F major and B minor barre chords 

• Build finger strength, reduce strain with technique tips 
   

• Finalize Song 2: Integrate barre chords and full fingerpicked arrangement 
   

7. Muted Strums & Percussive Playing 

• Learn right-hand muting and slap technique 

• Create rhythmic textures using muted strums 

• Play reggae or funk-inspired groove 

• Start Song 3 – Part A: Emphasize rhythm in intro or verse

 

8. Melody + Chord Integration

 

• Practice simple melody lines over strummed chords 

• Introduce embellishments: hammer-ons and pull-offs 

• Continue Song 3 – Part B: Combine melody phrasing and rhythm in chorus or bridge 
   

9. Improvisation Basics 

• Learn major and minor pentatonic scale patterns 

• Improvise over simple chord loops 

• Call-and-response: Practice mimicking melodic phrases 

• Finalize Song 3: Add a short solo or improvisational touch 

 

10. Genre Focus – Pop & Bollywood

 

• Learn one Western pop and one Indian film song 

• Apply fingerstyle, strumming, and chord transitions 

• Discuss stylistic elements and groove feel 

• Start Song 4 – Part A: Begin learning intro & verse in genre-specific style 

 

11. Song Creation + Practice Loop

 

• Compose or arrange a short original or mashup piece 

• Include song structure with verse and chorus 

• Focus on expression, clean transitions, timing 

• Continue + Finalize Song 4: Polish genre-based performance for showcase 

 

12. Performance + Certification 

• Final performance (recorded or live) 

• Receive peer and mentor feedback 

• Certification + roadmap for Guitar Pro course