Taylor Swift

Swiftie + Guitar = :)

Teardrops on your guitar because you don't know how to play it?

You're NOT on your own, kid.

We can help.

Our students have been learning Taylor Swift songs ever since her very first album.

We are definitely fans of Ms. Swift and her brilliant songwriting craft!

Just a few of the songs our own Swifties have learned to play:

*Love Story

*Dear John

*You Belong With Me

*Haunted

*New Years Day

*Cardigan

*All Too Well

*Mean

*Cruel Summer

*Getaway Car

*Lover

*Shake It Off

*Safe and Sound

*August

*Say Don't Go

*We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together

*Fortnight

*Anti-hero

- and sooooo many more!

FOUR levels of Taylor taught here:

Strum and Sing - Guitar or Ukulele

EASY: Chord progressions and basic rhythms to your favorite Taylor Swift songs. Learn to strum AND sing at the same time. Play cool "unplugged" acoustic versions, even for the keyboard songs that have no guitar on the original recording.

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Learn the Riffs

MEDIUM: Take it to the next level by learning the signature intro riffs or complex picking/strumming styles unique to that song. For example: that cool acoustic guitar arpeggio/strum pattern on We are Never Getting Back Together. Impress everyone with your new superpowers.

Note-for-Note

ADVANCED: More experienced players can take a much deeper dive into the songs and learn to play the actual guitar parts just like the guitarist on the record! Guitar solos, arpeggios, complex rhythms, advanced chord voicings.

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Or join a Taylor Swift tribute band. (Is that even a thing? It should be!)

Ultimate Taylor: Songwriting

Taylor's skill as a songwriter is legendary. Many consider her the "BEATLES" of her generation. No other songwriter of the past 50 years comes close to her level of success.

Want to do the ultimate Taylor endeavor? Express yourself by writing your own songs! We'll examine the musical elements used in your favorite songs and help you learn to create your own chord progressions and melodies, as well as offer guidance on lyrics and arranging.

So go get your journal with the glitter ink and start looking for some song ideas!