Free Online Guitar Courses & MOOCs

Coursera

Berklee College of Music

Guitar for Beginners (Coursera)

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Discover the joy of playing guitar with our comprehensive beginner's course. Designed for those new to the instrument, this course covers essential skills such as understanding your guitar, basic chords, strumming patterns, and reading musical notation. Whether you're drawn to the rich sound of an acoustic or the versatility of an electric guitar, we'll provide a solid foundation that will have you playing your favorite tunes in no time.

Jun 8th 2026

5-12 Weeks

Music Guitar Scales

Coursera

University of Rochester

Fundamentals of Audio and Music Engineering: Part 1 Musical Sound & Electronics (Coursera)

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Dive into the world of audio and music engineering with our foundational course designed for beginners. Explore the science behind sound waves, understand musical sound, and get acquainted with essential electronics principles that form the backbone of modern music production. This course is perfect for aspiring musicians, audio enthusiasts, and anyone curious about how electronic instruments work.

Jun 8th 2026

5-12 Weeks

Sound Music Signal

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Berklee College of Music

Guitar Performance Techniques (Coursera)

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Unlock your full potential as a guitarist by mastering the crucial skill of performing effectively in any ensemble. The 'Guitar Performance Techniques' course offers practical guidance to help you play harmoniously with other musicians, enhancing your rhythm coordination, musicality, and overall performance quality.

Jun 8th 2026

4 Weeks

Music Art Guitar

Coursera

Berklee College of Music

Introducción a la guitarra (Coursera)

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Este curso te introduce al mundo de la guitarra, ya sea acústica o eléctrica. Con un enfoque práctico y fácil de seguir, aprenderás los conceptos básicos para comenzar a tocar desde cero. Exploraremos el instrumento, desarrollaremos tus habilidades técnicas y te introduciremos a la teoría musical esencial.

Jun 1st 2026

5-12 Weeks

Music Guitar Music Theory

Coursera

Berklee College of Music

Guitar Chord Voicings: Playing Up The Neck (Coursera)

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Are you ready to take your guitar playing to new heights? Our 'Guitar Chord Voicings: Playing Up The Neck' course is designed for both beginners and experienced players who want to delve deeper into chord construction and expand their repertoire. Discover Berklee's innovative method of understanding chords, focusing on the notes that form the foundation of any style of music.

Jun 1st 2026

4 Weeks

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Coursera

Berklee College of Music

Introdução à Guitarra (Coursera)

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Este curso de introdução à guitarra oferece uma jornada completa desde o básico até habilidades intermediárias. Aprenda a lidar com seu instrumento preferido e desenvolva técnicas de execução essenciais, enquanto se familiariza com a teoria musical básica.

May 25th 2026

5-12 Weeks

Music Guitar Music Theory

Coursera

Berklee College of Music

Guitar Scales and Chord Progressions (Coursera)

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Take your guitar skills to new heights with our Guitar Scales and Chord Progressions course. Whether you're an aspiring guitarist or someone who's let their passion wane, this course will help you expand your knowledge of scales, improve your chord fingerings, and master common progressions. Learn essential techniques for soloing, creating melodies, and adding depth to your playing.

May 25th 2026

4 Weeks

Music Guitar Scales

Skillshare

15 Essential Blues Guitar Licks (Skillshare)

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Unlock the secrets to playing soulful blues guitar with our FREE online course! Dive into 15 essential blues licks taught by Absolute Blues Guitar's Bobby Harrison. This course includes TABs, standard notation, fretboard diagrams, and two professional backing tracks to help you practice and perfect your skills in the key of A.

Self Paced

Self-Paced

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Skillshare

Day 1. Play Your First Song using just 2 Fingers. (Skillshare)

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Discover the magic of playing a full song on the guitar within 10 minutes, even if you've never picked up a guitar before. This concise Skillshare class is designed to teach you how to play a song using just two fingers, making it accessible for everyone, regardless of finger size or musical background. With minimal talking and maximum playing time, this course is ideal for busy individuals looking to quickly enhance their musical abilities.

Self Paced

Self-Paced

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