Guitar Lesson Materials

Alfred’s Kid’s Guitar Course is the best beginner guitar book there is. All of our guitar teachers love it and refer back to it at every level because it address multiple area of string technique and makes learning about guitar feel so easy for everyone.

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If you’re interested in investing in a multi-level book, Alfred’s Kids Guitar Course also has a Level 1 and 2 combined book. 

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The Hal Leonard Guitar Method Book 1 by Greg Koch and Will Schmid is the most trusted beginner guitar instruction book for learning acoustic or electric guitar. Designed for students, adult learners, and teachers, it provides a complete foundation in essential skills — from tuning and rhythm to chords and note reading. Perfect for use in private lessons, classrooms, or self-study, it helps new players start their musical journey with confidence.

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Perfect for beginners advancing to the next level, Hal Leonard Guitar Method Book 2 helps students, self-learners, and teachers build stronger technique and confidence. Ideal for home study or classroom use, it’s used for guitar lessons, skill development, and practice with structured, easy-to-follow instruction.

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Play Taylor Swift’s biggest hits with ease. The Really Easy Guitar: Taylor Swift songbook makes learning guitar fun and accessible for beginners, students, and fans alike. Featuring 22 of Taylor Swift’s most iconic songs, this collection offers simplified arrangements designed to help new players build confidence and play their favorite tracks quickly.

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When you Google “kids sized guitar” there are so many options to choose from. We’ve found that one of the most decently priced guitar and appropriately sized is the Yamaha 1/2 sized guitar. It fits kids from 5-13 (we’ve found) and provides a warm consistent sound that makes learning to use a guitar for the first time not seem daunting.

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• Body: Laminated Agathis Top with Sapele Back and Sides
• Neck Material: Nato
• Fingerboard: Walnut
• 3/4 Scale
• Includes Gig Bag!

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• Meranti neck
• Nandu Wood fretboard provides a rich and warm tone.
• Meranti top provides a warm and balanced tone.
• Meranti back and sides provide a warm and balanced tone.

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Guitar Straps are one of the things that make learning to handle a guitar much easier. One day your child may be able to do without, but we’ve found that the support of a guitar strap lets kids focus on making music without worry. Our favorite at Atlanta Music Education os the Hola! Music brand

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Guitar picks are one thing you will lose, take our word for it. We like the Fender guitar picks because they have different weights of guitar picks, which makes finding a suitable pick much easier for kids! Go ahead and stock up.

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Guitar tuners are a necessity, especially for beginners players. Tuners not only help you just tune your guitar, they enable your child to start listening and training their ears to recognize when instruments are in and out of tune as a bonus. Our favorite tuner is the Snark Clip-On Tuner for Guitar.

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Capos are a necessary tool as your child advances through their guitar curriculum. Please discuss with your teacher when your child can add a capo to their materials for their lessons. We love the GUITARX capo but how easy it is to use.

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