Learn to Play the Guitar at School and Home

Free Online Guitar Video Lessons

Welcome to Swansea Virtual School’s free guitar lessons, where you can learn to play guitar, no matter your level! Our fun and easy-to-follow video lessons are perfect for anyone in Swansea.

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Learning an instrument can open doors

How can learning to play the guitar help me in the future?

Learning to play the guitar can open up a world of career possibilities, whether you want to make music your full-time job or use your skills in other exciting ways.

If you’re passionate about playing, you could become a professional musician, performing in bands, recording albums, or even composing your own music.

For those who enjoy teaching, you could become a guitar tutor, either online or in person, helping others learn and improve their skills. There are also opportunities in music production, where you can work behind the scenes to produce and mix music for artists.

Aside from music-related careers, guitar skills can also be a great asset in many other industries. For example, you could use your creativity in fields like film, television, or advertising, where music is key to setting the mood. And, if you’re into digital media, there’s a growing demand for musicians to create content for YouTube, social media, and streaming platforms. Plus, being a skilled guitarist could even lead to work in video game soundtracks or music for apps.

No matter what path you choose, guitar is a skill that can set you apart and open doors to a range of exciting careers. The best part is that you don’t need to be famous to have a successful career with a guitar in your hands – there’s a place for musicians in all sorts of industries!

Getting Started with the Guitar

How to Tune a Guitar

How to Tune a Guitar Using an Electronic Device

How to Read Tablature

Warming Up on the Guitar

Beginner's Guitar Lessons

Learn to Play Chords A, D, & E

Hammer Ons and Pull Offs

Guitar Rhythms

Scales & Arpeggios - A Minor, Pentatonic Scale

Compose Your Own Guitar Music

Lesson 1 - Compose Your Own Piece - Rhythms​

Lesson 2 - Compose Your Own Piece

Twelve Bar Blues for Guitar

Guitar - 12 Bar Blues - A, D & E Riffs 

12 Bar Blues for Bass Guitars

Pieces to Play on Your Guitar

How to Play 'Ode to Joy' on Your Guitar

How to Play 'Dead or Alive' on Your Guitar

How to Play 'Bellyache' on Your Guitar

How to Play 'Paint it Black' on Your Guitar

How to Play 'Elanor Rigby' on Your Guitar

How to Play 'House of the Rising Sun'

How to Play 'I Got a Feeling' on Your Guitar

How to Play 'Fake Plastic Trees' on Your Guitar

How to Play 'Impossible' on Your Guitar

How to Play 'Shape of You' on Your Guitar

How to Play 'Take Me To Church' on Your Guitar

Cool Riffs to Play on Your Guitar

Lesson 1 - Lockdown Licks and Riffs

Lesson 2 - Lockdown Licks and Riffs

Cool Riffs and Licks to Play on Your Guitar

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