Outline:

I. Introduction (5 minutes) A. Introduce the instructor and the class B. Explain the purpose of the class C. Set expectations for the class

II. Warm-up (5 minutes) A. Have students stretch and move around to get their bodies ready for playing B. Have students practice basic strumming patterns on their guitars

III. Basic Chords (15 minutes) A. Introduce the basic chords (A, D, E, G, C) B. Have students practice playing the chords in different combinations C. Have students practice switching between chords

IV. Music Theory (10 minutes) A. Introduce the basics of music theory B. Explain the relationship between chords and scales C. Have students practice playing scales on their guitars

V. Songwriting (15 minutes) A. Introduce the basics of songwriting B. Have students practice writing simple melodies C. Have students practice writing simple chord progressions

VI. Performance (5 minutes) A. Have students perform their songs for the class B. Give feedback and encouragement to the students

VII. Wrap-up (5 minutes) A. Recap the class B. Answer any questions C. Give homework assignments for the next class