A week with Richard Perkins to start playing some great classic tunes.

No one can ever learn to play the guitar in a day no matter that the books and DVDs promise. Our week long beginner guitar course will give you the time to really get to grips with the basic techniques while enjoy playing your guitar and making music.

During the week you will study:

• The basics: tuning your guitar, knowing your instrument and warm ups
• The essential chords
• Simple rhythm strumming patterns
• How to put it all together and make music
• Songs from the great guitar song book

Structure

The course is structured so that the morning tutorials are relaxed and informal creating a supportive group atmosphere with plenty of time set aside in the afternoon for you to practice and consolidate what you have been learning. One of the UK’s foremost guitar tutors, Richard Perkins, is always on hand to help, giving of advice and expert tips.

Level

If you have any questions about the level of this course please do not hesitate to contact us. The typical level for a student best suited for this course is a beginner who is ready to learn how to play full songs (e.g. Lola, Knockin’ On Heavens Door, Free Fallin’) or someone who is looking for a confidence boost and to recap the basics.

What to bring

You'll need to bring – guitar (acoustic or electric), amp, lead and note book. Please feel free to use audio and video recording equipment during the day. Headphones are recommended for your own playback. You will be provided with course material as well as blank tab and chord box sheets.

Location

The Charente Maritime is a largely undiscovered area of France, south of the Loire and north of Bordeaux. The gulf stream ensures a good climate and the region is second only to the Cote D'Azure with regard to the house of sunshine. It is a rare day when we don't see the sun at some point.

La Moreau is a small hamlet in the heart of the French countryside. Almost equidistant between the historic towns of Saintes, Cognac and St Jean d'Angely we are in an ideal location for a relaxing holiday with plenty to visit close by.

The area is famous for its Cognac and oysters but wherever you go there is an abundance of fresh local produce.

Please visit the Creative Vacances website for more information about the location.

Booking

Please visit the Creative Vacances website for further information regarding cost, travel and booking enquiries.

Cost: Â£575

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