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  • Associate Professor of Guitar Performance, Berklee College of Music

Beginner's Guide to Rock Guitar with Kevin Barry

Plug in and start playing with a structured approach covering power chords, riffs, rock technique, and tone-building.

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100+
Video lessons
30+ hours
Content
Beginner
Skill range
10+
Video exchanges

About this course

Discover the electrifying world of rock guitar with the Beginner Rock Guitar Lessons by ArtistWorks, led by the seasoned guitarist, Kevin Barry. This course is an ideal introduction for beginners and budding rockstars, delivering an engaging and immersive online experience to hone your guitar skills. Kevin Barry, a virtuoso in rock guitar, takes you on a step-by-step journey into the fundamentals of rock guitar playing. From power chords and riffs to iconic rock solos, Kevin's extensive experience in the genre ensures you're learning from a true expert.

What you’ll learn

  • Power chords
  • Basic riffs
  • Rock rhythm
  • Tone & gear
  • Fretboard basics

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100+ lessons · 10 levels

10+ video exchanges. All yours.

Video exchanges are lessons between the educator and student. Every student has access to the full library of exchanges recorded in this school. Learn from real feedback on real playing, even when it isn't your own.

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About the educator

Kevin Barry

An Associate Professor at Berklee College of Music, he's an experienced touring and session guitarist and educator. He has performed with David Crosby, Bonnie Raitt, and Sarah McLachlan, and recorded with Rosanne Cash, Ray LaMontagne, and Susan Tedeschi.

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