Would you like to learn to play the guitar from scratch? In this beginner’s course, you’ll learn basic chords, rhythms, and techniques. No prior experience is needed – we’ll help you get started in an inspiring and fun way!
Prerequisites
This course is for those who have never played guitar before or want to review the basics.
Course Goals
The goal of this course is for you to be able to play simple songs, understand basic chords and rhythms, and gain the confidence to continue developing your skills on your own.
Course Content
- Basic chords
- Simple rhythms and strumming techniques
- Finger placement and grip
- Playing simple melodies and songs
- Tips on tuning and caring for your guitar
Course Structure
The course runs once a week for 8 weeks, totaling 16 study hours. Group lessons. The course is taught in English. No class during week 44.
Course Materials/Literature
Course literature is not included in the course fee. Information about the materials used will be provided in the course invitation. The teacher also uses supplementary materials to keep the lessons varied and engaging. Please bring your own guitar.
Continuation Opportunities
All our guitar courses offer continuation levels. Our aim is for you to keep the same schedule, teacher, and location for your follow-up course. If you want to develop your guitar playing more personally, we also offer individual lessons focused on the techniques, styles, and songs you're interested in.
Kursledare
Stefan Miladinov
Stefan Miladinov is a guitarist, music educator, and researcher of Balkan folk traditions. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Jazz and Pop Guitar Performance from UKIM - Faculty of Music Arts in Skopje.
At Folkuniversitetet, he teaches guitar with a focus on phrasing, vibrato, and blending technique with musicality, helping students develop their unique sound. He has also worked as a private guitar tutor for over a decade, providing tailored lessons for students of all levels.
Outside of teaching, Stefan has performed with acclaimed artists, including Zarina Prvasevda, whose ensemble won the UPBEAT Best New Talent Award in 2023. He has played at major festivals such as Balkan Trafik in Brussels and recorded with bands like Chromatic Point (“Sliki od Starata Kukja” (2014), “Izgrev” (2016)), Petar Malinov (“100 denari” (2014)), and Cobalt Code Unit (“Soilwork” (2020)). Passionate about folk music, he researches Macedonian musical traditions, working to adapt tambura techniques to the guitar and integrate them into contemporary genres like world music, folk rock, and metal.
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