Fingerpicking for Folk Guitar Pt. 1 (May 2025)

Taught by Jake Sucher.

In Fingerpicking for Folk Guitar, we will explore the rich and diverse world of folk music past and present. Rather than hone in on one specific style, we will focus on a variety of picking-patterns and rhythmic feels, as well as proper fingerpicking technique. This course is perfect for students looking to break out of basic chord strumming, as well as songwriters looking to elevate their guitar arrangements. Weekly recording prompts and in-class discussions give students the benefit of participating in a community of avid guitarists.

Topics covered:

• Proper fingerpicking technique
• Common picking patterns to apply to any song
• Identifying common time signatures and rhythmic feels
• Expanding chord vocabulary
• Creating melody within chord shapes
• Learning classic folk repertoire

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Eight (8) 75-minute classes, twice a week. Limited enrollment.

Taught in a live, interactive classroom setting on Zoom 

Classes are recorded and sent out after class. You do not have to be able to attend every class live to sign up.

Class Dates (Pacific Time):

• Monday, April 28, 2025 at 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM
• Friday, May 2, 2025 at 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM
• Monday, May 5, 2025 at 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM
• Friday, May 9, 2025 at 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM
• Monday, May 12, 2025 at 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM
• Friday, May 16, 2025 at 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM
• Monday, May 19, 2025 at 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM
• Friday, May 23, 2025 at 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM

Sign up with a friend and you’ll both receive a 20% discount! clicking here.

If after the first two classes you feel the course is not a good fit for any reason, you are welcome to a refund on the rest of the course classes.