Acoustic Steel Guitar Course
A steel-string guitar is a modern acoustic guitar, descended from the classical guitar. It is widely used across many different music genres, especially pop or pop rock.
A steel-string guitar is a modern acoustic guitar, descended from the classical guitar. It is widely used across many different music genres, especially pop or pop rock.
If you aspire to play the catchy pop tunes that you hear very frequently on the radio, join our acoustic steel guitar course, designed mainly for adults and youths. Master the basic guitar techniques through our course syllabus.
Our qualified teachers will guide you through a boisterous musical journey with our wide repertoire of pop and pop rock music, even if you are a beginner with no prior background in music. But if you know a chord or two, you are encouraged to join a more advanced level.
In Yamaha, we keep our group class size small, allowing greater personal attention for you. Alternatively, join an individual class for a more flexible pace of learning.
Let us cultivate the guitarist in you.
Course Content
- Proper techniques in acoustic guitar playing
- Basic music rudiments and musical terms
- Ability in reading musical notes and guitar tablature
- Comprehensive study in the use of finger picking styles
- Extensive chord knowledge and chord progressions
- Wide repertoire of Pop, Pop Rock and other contemporary music
Main Skills Acquired in This Course
Textbook 1
- Left and Right hand dexterity exercises for beginner physical conditioning
- Basic Concept and application of simple Major, Minor, Major 7th, Minor 7th and Dominant 7th Chords
- Scales – Major
- Melody Playing Exercises
- Strumming exercises
Textbook 2
- Concept and application of Primary chords of I, IV and V7 for Major Keys
- Concept and application of Primary chords of Im, IVm and V7 for Minor Keys
- Intermediate Finger Picking Pattern
- Scales – Major (2 octaves) and solfege singing
- Finger plucking and Pick playing combination
Textbook 3
- Concept of three finger classical technique of string picking with the right hand
- Playing entire solo pieces for solo performances reading off complex music scores
- Scales – Diatonic Scale Chord and Minor Natural and Pentatonic Scales
- Chord Tensions of 9th, 11th, 13th and Altered Tensions application
- Genre development – Blues, Swing and Bossa Nova repertoire application
*For students who have completed Textbook 3, we offer more advanced and customized lessons.
Lesson Details
Age Range to Start
･ 12 Years Old & Above
Course Duration
･ 7 Years 9 Months
Lesson Type
･ Individual or Pair
Fees
| Acoustic Steel Guitar Course | |||||
| Level | Lesson Duration | Level Duration | Textbook | Monthly Fees (w/GST) | Payment Term |
| 1 | 30 mins | 6 Months | Textbook 1 | $160 | **Pairing Option available |
| 2 | 30 mins | 6 Months | $170 | ||
| 3 | 30 mins | 9 Months | Textbook 2 | $180 | |
| 4 | 30 mins | 1 Year | $190 | - | |
| 5 | 30 mins | 1 Year | Textbook 3 | $200 | - |
| 6 | 45 mins | 1 Year | $210 | - | |
| 7 | 45 mins | 1 Year | Materials required will be advised by teacher | $260 | - |
| 8 | 45 mins | 1 Year | $270 | - | |
| 9 | 45 mins | 1 Year | $280 | - | |
* All fees are inclusive of 9% GST.
* Non-refundable registration fee of $50 (including GST)
* Fee payment upon registration is via Cash, Cheque or NETS, subsequent course fees is to be paid by GIRO.
* For non-GIRO students, a refundable deposit of $150.00 is required.
** Pairing Option Available for Level 1 to 3 only
** 60 min pair option at a value of 145% of the individual course fee per student
* All fees are subjected to changes.
Schedule
･ Go to course schedule page for information.
