Guitar
Foundation Level
Intermediate Level
Graded Exam
Foundation Level
- Introduction to Guitar Basics: Learn the parts of the guitar, tuning methods, and correct posture.
- Single String and Double String Exercises: Begin with simple exercises to build finger strength and coordination.
- Introduction to Major Scales: Explore basic scales to develop your understanding of pitch and melody.
- Songs with Tabs: Start playing easy songs using tablature, a beginner-friendly way to read music.
- Sight Reading: Learn to read and play music directly from sheet music or tabs.
- Basic Open Chords: Master essential open chords like E minor, A minor, C major, G major, and D major.
- Finger Exercises: Develop dexterity and precision through targeted exercises.
- Basic Strumming Patterns: Practice fundamental strumming techniques and rhythm exercises.
- Chord Progression with Strumming Proficiency: Combine chords with strumming patterns to play complete songs.
- Introduction to Fingerpicking: Learn basic fingerpicking patterns to add texture to your playing.
Intermediate Level
- Advanced Scales: Dive deeper into major and minor scales, and explore modes and pentatonic scales.
- Power Chords and Barre Chords: Master power chords and barre chords, essential for rock and pop music.
- Fingerstyle Techniques: Learn fingerstyle guitar, focusing on classical techniques and complex fingerpicking patterns.
- Chord Progressions and Improvisation: Understand chord progressions and start improvising over them.
- Extended Chords: Explore 7th chords, suspended chords, and other extensions to enrich your playing.
- Rhythmic Complexity: Work on more intricate strumming patterns and rhythmic variations.
- Lead Guitar Techniques: Practice bends, slides, hammer-ons, pull-offs, and other essential lead guitar techniques.
- Improvisation and Soloing: Learn to create your own solos using pentatonic and major/minor scales, and study iconic solos for inspiration.
Graded Exam
Students who have completed their foundation or intermediate course and now looking to pursue graded examinations from initial to diploma level.
Duration : our aim is to master each graded level every year
- Exam pieces
- Sight reading
- Aural tests
- Ear training
Class Schedule