How to Never Play a Barre Chord Again Pt. 1 – “Fun” Barre Chords and 10th Chords

NUMBER OF VIDEOS: 42
NUMBER OF CMTE CREDITS: 6

Description:
Barre chords are incredibly valuable and useful, but many music therapists, guitarists, and music therapy students have said that they can be challenging. As a professional guitar player, I almost never play barre chords and want others to feel the joy of being able to play guitar effortlessly. The tutorial videos will teach you how to play different chord voicings or “grips” to replace your barre chords (even 2 fingered chords!). However, it’s not enough to just know the information – I will help you get these techniques under your fingers with my play-along practice videos so you can transfer these skills to music therapy sessions! Along the way, there will be valuable “nuggets” of information, such as songwriting and producing applications, very brief excerpts of a couple of riffs that use these chords, tips to identify the notes on the fretboard, and more!

Testimonials:
Here are testimonials from other videos I’ve produced:

“I really enjoyed these videos! I thought the speed in which you taught the riff and broke down each bar was perfect for playing along. It made the riff seem much more approachable.”
-    Rebekah, MT-BC

“Ryan, these videos are really dynamic and engaging!! I love the camera set-up, editing, and the audio feels like it's at a really good level. So glad to have a sneak peek at these resources!”
-    Olivia, MT-BC

“Power chords and reading tabs have never been my thing but you make them easy!”
-    Abby, MT-BC

Objectives:

  1. Participants will be able to identify and practice two different “fun” barre chords to substitute the typical 6th string major barre chord shape and the 5th string minor barre chord shape. (BCD V.A.6)
  2. Participants will be able to identify and practice four different “10th chords” to substitute the typical four barre chords. (BCD V.A.6)
  3. Participants will be able to identify and practice four different “Colorful Power Chords” to substitute the typical four barre chords. (BCD V.A.6)
  4. Participants will be able to identify and practice four different “2 Fingered 10th Chords” to substitute the typical four barre chords. (BCD V.A.6)

Prerequisites:

  1. Access to a guitar in tune
  2. Payment for course
  3. Functional skills on guitar

Qualifications and Credentials:
Ryan Johnson, MM, MT-BC is a music therapist who has worked in a wide variety of settings and populations. He has been teaching guitar for 10 years, is a working guitarist, and artist. Ryan loves teaching advanced guitar skills to others because it augments musical experiences and brings joy.  

Opportunity Schedule and Format:
PART 1: “Fun” Barre Chords (39 minutes)
Ryan explains “Fun” barre chords, how and why they are “fun”, and gives opportunities to practice exercises with these chords.

PART 2: 10th Chords (87 minutes)
Ryan explains 10th chords, their uses and applications, and gives opportunities to practice exercises and common chord progressions with these chords.

PART 3: Colorful Power Chords (105 minutes)
Ryan explains colorful power chords, their uses and applications, and gives opportunities to practice exercises and common chord progressions with these chords.

PART 4: 2 Finger 10th Chords (47 minutes)
Ryan explains the uses and applications of these 2 fingered chords, and allows opportunities to practice chord progressions with them.

Total time: 313:00

Number of Credits Offered:
6 CMTEs

Course Access:
Video access indefinitely, and Ryan will notify the email list if that changes! Music therapists pursuing continuing education credit must watch the entirety of all the videos and complete the course within 90 days of purchase.

Opportunity Cost:

  • $84 for “How to Never Play a Barre Chord Again Pt. 1” until June 28th! Then back to $120

Refund Policy:
Within 30 days of purchasing the course, if you are not 100% satisfied, I will gladly refund you. Course purchase after 30 days are final sale only. Send an email to support@riffswithryan.com for more information. 

CBMT Relationship:
“How to Never Play a Barre Chord Again Pt. 1 – “Fun” Barre Chords and 10th Chords” is approved by the Certification Board for Music Therapists (CBMT) for 6 credits. Riffs with Ryan [Provider Number: P-246] maintains responsibility for program quality and adherence to CBMT policies and criteria.