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The guitar is one of the most popular musical instruments to learn. Inexpensive to buy and extremely versatile, it has long been the mainstay for popular music, whether folk, jazz or rock and pop.

Open to everyone, this adult education course is ideal for those wishing to learn the acoustic guitar from scratch or to build confidence in early-stage playing.

Taught by acclaimed jazz guitarist Antonio Marzinotto, this course offers an entry-level programme that will help you develop your knowledge and skills in a practical and effective way.

Over two terms, you will develop foundational skills in tuning, strumming, picking techniques, and playing simple chords for popular songs. You will also gain an understanding of scales and chord symbols.

This introductory course is designed for any acoustic guitar and includes styles from pop, rock, blues, and folk music. No previous experience of music is necessary.

We strongly advise you to practice regularly outside of the classroom, even if only for 15 or 20 minutes a day (more if you can!) as this will improve your playing very rapidly.

Special equipment needed

You will need an acoustic guitar for the sessions. Advice on purchasing a suitable instrument will be given on request. We also advise you to have short nails to play properly.

Course term dates

•  Autumn Term: week beginning 12 October 2026 until week ending 11 December 2026

•  Spring Term: week beginning 4 January 2027 until week ending 19 March 2027

For course content enquiries: Contact the Course tutor, Antonio Marzinotto, at antoniomarzinottomusic@gmail.com

For enrolment and booking enquiries: Contact Christian Jacobi at c.jacobi@imperial.ac.uk

Class recordings

These classes are not recorded.

Imperial certificates

This course has no exams or assessments, so you can focus on enjoying your learning. Regular attendance may also lead to the award of an Imperial attendance certificate. (T&Cs apply).