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Guitar Lessons - Level 2

Guitar Lessons - Level 2

Our Guitar Lessons - Level 2 are perfect if you have played the guitar before and are aware of the basics but would like to improve, or have not played in a long time and need to brush up your skills.

Building on our beginners guitar course, you will continue to learn to play as a group. However, our professional tutors will start to introduce solo guitar playing as you gain confidence.

What will be taught on Guitar Lessons - Level 2?

Course content will include:

  • Correct technique and theory of Barre Chords
  • A wide range of songs and genres that highlight fundamental techniques
  • Chord and melody embellishments
  • Intermediate Strumming and Fingerpicking Techniques
  • How to approach perfecting a song and performance

Like all of our music lessons, you will work as a group while still receiving individual feedback. You will work learn two popular songs that can be performed in front of friends and family.

Music

All Genres

Type

Group

Level

Level 2

Equipment

What to bring: guitar, pen, notebook, water

Entry requirements and level of this course?

Students will need to know the basic chords: C, G, D, E, A, Am, Em, Dm - and confidently change between them. Students should also have some basic experience with reading tabs or music. Please note, you will need to bring your own guitar.

How will I be taught?

The guitar lessons are taught within groups where you will work on various exercises and songs as well as receiving individual feedback.

By the end of the course, what will I have achieved?

Students will have:

  • Grasped how to master and apply barre chords
  • Learnt at least 4 contemporary songs applying intermediate techniques and new approaches
  • An introduction to improvisation
  • Built a solid repertoire and developed songs previously learned

After I complete this course, what are the next steps in my training?

Students may wish to repeat a Level 2 guitar course or attend a City Academy Open Mic event to put their skills into practice.

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PAYMENT OPTIONS

You are welcome to join the course up to the second class.

ONLINE & PHONE PAYMENTS

Online – To book your selected class/course online, just click Book Now next to your chosen class/course.

Phone – We would be happy to take your booking over the phone, just call us on 020 7042 8833 .

CASH & CHEQUE PAYMENTS

Cash - You are welcome to pay cash, just come and see us at our office: City Academy, 10 Herbal Hill, London EC1R 5EG.

If you book 2 or more different classes/courses at a time we can offer you a 10% discount. If you wish to take advantage of this offer please enter 2ORMORE in the promotional code box when booking online or quote code when booking over the phone. Please note that this offer cannot be applied when you are booking two or more of the same class/course.

INDUSTRY TUTORS

City Academy tutors are experienced artists and performers that work in the industry. If your tutor's availability changes at short notice, our team will arrange for a suitable replacement and notify you in advance.

CANCELLATIONS POLICY

We offer a full refund or full credit of your original course if you cancel at least 72 hours before the start of your booking.

We cannot offer any refund if you cancel less than 72 hours before the start of your booking, or if you do not attend.

(For more information please see our terms and conditions)

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PAYMENT OPTIONS

You are welcome to join the course up to the second class.

ONLINE & PHONE PAYMENTS

Online – To book your selected class/course online, just click Book Now next to your chosen class/course.

Phone – We would be happy to take your booking over the phone, just call us on 020 7042 8833 .

CASH & CHEQUE PAYMENTS

Cash - You are welcome to pay cash, just come and see us at our office: City Academy, 10 Herbal Hill, London EC1R 5EG.

If you book 2 or more different classes/courses at a time we can offer you a 10% discount. If you wish to take advantage of this offer please enter 2ORMORE in the promotional code box when booking online or quote code when booking over the phone. Please note that this offer cannot be applied when you are booking two or more of the same class/course.

INDUSTRY TUTORS

City Academy tutors are experienced artists and performers that work in the industry. If your tutor's availability changes at short notice, our team will arrange for a suitable replacement and notify you in advance.

CANCELLATIONS POLICY

We offer a full refund or full credit of your original course if you cancel at least 72 hours before the start of your booking.

We cannot offer any refund if you cancel less than 72 hours before the start of your booking, or if you do not attend.

(For more information please see our terms and conditions)

All City Academy tutors are experienced professionals from theatre, film/TV and performance industries. So whilst they're training you they may also be rehearsing for a West End show or working on a movie. We like that and we do believe it makes a difference in class.

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