Class Schedule

Class information

MUS191 Class Guitar I

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  • CRN: 12151
  • Credits: 2
  • Locations, days, times, and instructors:
    • Online (no scheduled meetings), Available 24/7
      From January 5 through March 21, 2026, Julia L Banzi

Class materials

Textbooks

No textbooks required

Details about this class

This is a beginner class to learn to play guitar and read music on the guitar.  We will cover learning to read music, fingerpicking, chord strumming and, some practical music theory.

You will need to have a guitar for this class.  Any type of guitar can work, but I highly recommend a classical (nylon string) guitar.   Classical and some flamenco guitar techniques are taught. The coursework is broken up into weekly modules with weekly quizzes and assignments to help you to learn better. 

You will need to have a functioning camera and microphone to submit your weekly assignments.

The class begins with classical guitar technique, standard notation, finger-picking.  It later moves to tablature, chords and strumming.

You should plan to practice at least 20-30 every day.

Technology

 Guitar, Camera with microphone required for this class.  

No show policy

Your instructor can mark you as a "no show" if you do not participate in your class during the first week. This will remove you from the class. It is important to log in as soon as the class starts to see what the participation requirements are.

Online technical requirements

Please be sure to read the quick guide to Online Learning technical requirements.

Students with disabilities

Students with disabilities should notify their instructor if accommodations are needed to take this class. For information about technologies that help people with disabilities taking Online based classes please visit the Disability Services website.

Prerequisite for online classes

Before you take your first online class at PCC, you must complete the start guide. The start guide will help you decide if these classes are right for you. Once you complete the start guide, you will be able to register for these classes.