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    Guitar course for beginners: learn to play from scratch

    A course by Charly ReyGuitarist, producer and musical director

    Guitar course for beginners: learn to play from scratch

    What will you learn in this online course?

    13 lessons & 14 downloads

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    • 7 days ago

      definitivamente el mejor curso q he tenido durante años ✨🥺

    • 1 month ago

      excelente curso de iniciacion para la correcta ejecucion de la guitarra.

    • Estoy aprendiendo a tocar guitarra con el guitarrista de RBD... amo... excelente curso...

    • 2 months ago

      Me encantó la forma de explicar !!! Estaré atento para comprar el proximo nivel

    • 3 months ago

      Idolo de idolos Charly, super recomendado

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    Charly  Rey

    Charly Rey

    Teacher
    Plus

    Guitarist, producer and musical director

    Joined May 2025

    Charly Rey is a guitarist, producer, composer, and musical director with over 30 years of experience in the music industry. Originally from Argentina and based in Mexico, he has developed a solid career as a session musician, participating in the recording of more than 500 albums for artists such as Beto Cuevas, RBD, OV7, Yuri, Lucero, Belinda, Alejandra Guzmán, Aleks Syntek, and Ricardo Montaner, among many others.

    He has performed in over 1,500 concerts worldwide, appearing on iconic stages such as Madison Square Garden, Azteca Stadium, and Maracanã, before millions of people. He is currently the musical director and guitarist for Beto Cuevas, and leads GENESIS11GUITARLAB, his own studio specializing in guitar production and recording.

    His career combines studio experience, live performance and production, constantly evolving within the music industry.

    Content

    • U1

      Introduction

      • Presentation
      • Influences
    • U2

      Basic Guitar Fundamentals

      • Types of guitars
      • Parts of the guitar
      • How to tune your guitar?
    • U3

      Ideal posture and basic technique

      • Ideal posture
      • Use of the pick and fingers P1
      • Use of the pick and fingers P2
      • Basic theory of notes
      • Chord exercises P1
      • Chord exercises P2
    • U4

      Play a song

      • How to choose your first song
      • Listening like a guitarist
    • FP

      Final project

      • "Guitar course for beginners: learn to play from scratch"

    What to expect from a Domestika course

    • Learn at your own pace

      Enjoy learning from home without a set schedule and with an easy-to-follow method. You set your own pace.

    • Learn from the best professionals

      Learn valuable methods and techniques explained by top experts in the creative sector.

    • Meet expert teachers

      Each expert teaches what they do best, with clear guidelines, true passion, and professional insight in every lesson.

    • Certificates

      PLUS

      If you're a Plus member, get a custom certificate signed by your teacher for every course. Share it on your portfolio, social media, or wherever you like.

    • Get front-row seats

      Videos of the highest quality, so you don't miss a single detail. With unlimited access, you can watch them as many times as you need to perfect your technique.

    • Share knowledge and ideas

      Ask questions, request feedback, or offer solutions. Share your learning experience with other students in the community who are as passionate about creativity as you are.

    • Connect with a global creative community

      The community is home to millions of people from around the world who are curious and passionate about exploring and expressing their creativity.

    • Watch professionally produced courses

      Domestika curates its teacher roster and produces every course in-house to ensure a high-quality online learning experience.

    FAQs

    This course is designed for beginners and requires no prior experience. You'll start from scratch, learning tuning, posture, basic chords, and initial techniques to play your first songs.

    All you need is a guitar—classical, acoustic, or electric. A tuner and a pick are recommended but not essential to begin.

    You'll learn to identify parts of the guitar, tune your instrument, adopt the right posture, play basic chords, switch between chords, accompany songs, and recognize musical rhythms.

    Yes, the course includes examples and popular songs, including Beatles tunes, adapted for beginners.

    You'll learn to name each string, tune manually and with electronic tuners, developing both your ear and tuning skills.

    Yes, the course emphasizes ergonomic posture and proper hand and wrist placement to make playing easier and prevent injuries.

    You'll discover the differences between classical, acoustic, and electric guitars, including their sounds and uses, helping you choose the right one.

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