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CAGED Connections

Group guitar class taught by Caitlin Caggiano

1 hour per week · beginner

Understand the CAGED System and learn HOW to use it! The CAGED System is the best tool we have to understand and navigate the fretboard. In this class you will learn what the CAGED System is, understand the 5 CAGED Shapes, use the CAGED System for both rhythm and lead playing, and see how the CAGED System is used in some of our favorite songs.

What's included

Video chat lessons

Learn and ask questions with Caitlin Caggiano every Wednesday.

Lesson replays

Unlimited access to recordings from class.

Private community

Practice with people who share your love of guitar.

Taught by Caitlin Caggiano
Teaching on Til since 2023

4.99 · 189 students · 113 lessons

I’m Caitlin, and I have been teaching guitar for 15+ years. I also have over a decade of experience in live performance, touring, and session work. My classical training and theory background allows me to give my students a proper foundation no matter what style they play.
What you'll do

What is CAGED?

The CAGED System is the best way to navigate the fretboard, so it's important to establish what this system actually is. This course will break down the specific elements of the CAGED System and how this system allows us to understand the design of the fretboard.

The 5 Shapes

The CAGED System is based on the 5 shapes of C, A, G, E, D. We will learn the foundation of these open shapes and how to form them into moveable barre shapes.

CAGED For Rhythm Playing

This course will cover how to find different shapes of any chord, create new voicings, and add extensions to our chords.

CAGED For Lead Playing

This course will cover how to break down the fretboard into the 5 CAGED boxes for any scale in any key.

CAGED Song Analysis

We will look at popular songs and see how the CAGED System is used for both rhythm and lead playing for that song.

CAGED Application

Learn how to use the CAGED System in our everyday playing. From lead playing to rhythm - become an artistic guitarist with the use of the CAGED System!

Who you are
Students entering this class should be able to play open chords (cowboy chords).
What to bring
Your guitar!
5.0 (52 reviews)
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William

January 2025·

Caitlin teaches in a way that makes it easy to understand for an older fella' like me !

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Steve H.

October 2024·

If you're ready to move beyond cowboy chords, one or two boxes of the pentatonic scale, and randomly messing around on the fretboard until things sound good, take this class! Caitlin understands music theory and is able to communicate how to put it into practice from basic principles. Her genre breakdowns are methodical and reveal that she's got deep insights only years of experience can bring. Plus, she's willing to tackle any question you have whether beginner or advanced. So if you've been playing for a while and you're ready to take your skills to the next level, sign up with Caitlin!

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Charlie

October 2024·

Great job, nothing i can add

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Matt M.

September 2024·

In our lesson Caitlin was inspiring, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable - all the hallmarks of a great guitar teacher. Caitlin's passion for the instrument was clear from the off, and she explained everything in a clear and relatable way. Can't recommend her enough!

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Justin

June 2024·

Class was great thanks for working so hard for all of us.

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Michael C.

June 2024·

I have been trying to learn, understand and apply the CAGED system, by myself, for the past several years. Caitlin is the first person to teach and, most importantly, show me how to apply the CAGED system. Her style of teaching is great for all levels of students.

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