OGS Basics Textbook
20 years experience of teaching complete beginners cleanly laid out into one original textbook.
OGS Basics is an original, step-by-step guitar method designed for beginners who want a clear, practical path through the basic fundamentals of guitar.
Many beginners struggle because they don’t know what to practice or in what order. OGS Basics removes that confusion by focusing on the essentials. Chords, and single notes.
It teaches the basics while building hand strength and hand coordination in a structured, easy-to-follow format.
Curriculum includes:
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Basic open chords✔
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Common strumming patterns✔
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Basic scale training✔
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Power chords✔
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Fretboard note names (5th & 6th strings)✔
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Introduction to improvisation✔
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Introduction to 12-bar blues✔
Total: 12 units
OGS Basics is provided to Ontario Guitar Studio students for free as part of their lessons.
"My goal is always to provide encouragement and coaching to beginner students as they become more familiar with their instrument, as well as provide a clear path to any student’s particular goal. Students will also learn basic care for their instrument such as tuning, and storage tips." - Ryan
“Ryan is an excellent and patient teacher. As an adult student wanting to play for fun, he helped me lock down the basics so that I can learn on my own. Ryan was so amazing that he continued to teach me over Skype when he moved to Japan." - 40 year old banker