Places to learn guitar.

LHLHY · 02-12-2008, 10:59 AM

Hi all, I am planning to take up guitar lessons from teachers etc with my friend, perhaps in a 2 pax group. Besides yamaha or cristofori, are there any other music schools or ones that offer cheaper guitar lessons?

I have tried learning guitar on my own but I am unable to grasp some techniques so i guess i need supervision and proper guidance. I am not close to those who know how to play guitar so it's hard to get them to help or guide me.

Thanks.

**myzticalz** · 02-12-2008, 11:02 AM

Private Music Teacher might be cheaper, I know a couple guitar teachers ^_^

shirodas · 02-12-2008, 11:08 AM

best learning is 1 on 1 teaching
private is definitely the best but u need to find good lobangs.

yamaha is not really a good place to learn
unless you're talking about classical, they're good.

LHLHY · 02-12-2008, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by myzticalz

Private Music Teacher might be cheaper, I know a couple guitar teachers ^_^

Oh thanks for your reply, actually my friend and i are looking for a 2 pax group, and private teacher might be inconvenient for us if it's home-based.

LHLHY added 2 Minutes and 43 Seconds later...

Quote:

Originally Posted by shirodas

best learning is 1 on 1 teaching
private is definitely the best but u need to find good lobangs.

yamaha is not really a good place to learn
unless you're talking about classical, they're good.

Oh thanks, i am actually looking for something similar to individual learning, except that my friend and i want to learn together in a 2 pax group. It's good if we can head to a centre for lessons.

Hmmm i'm learning acoustic guitar btw.

shirodas · 02-12-2008, 12:18 PM

yoyo

this place is at dhoby ghaut, and according to my frens its good
they teach very good base knowledge and music theories too.
hope it helps

you can go here for more information:
http://www.harkmusic.com/index_nd.html

go surf around

LHLHY · 02-12-2008, 01:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shirodas

yoyo

this place is at dhoby ghaut, and according to my frens its good
they teach very good base knowledge and music theories too.
hope it helps

you can go here for more information:
http://www.harkmusic.com/index_nd.html

go surf around

Thanks, happen to email them as well.

DUAL

Dual coaching rates are as follows:

Acoustic Guitar

Off-Peak Hours (weekdays 2-6pm) : $160 per month

Peak Hours (weekdays 6-10pm & weekends) : $200 per month

Lessons are conducted once a week, 1 hour each.

A bit pricey for me though

**edyeo123** · 02-12-2008, 01:44 PM

go to the music forum, www.soft.com.sg some people offer lessons on group or 1 to 1 basis...

**comical81** · 02-12-2008, 11:35 PM

try checking www.echomusic.com.sg

shirodas · 03-12-2008, 12:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LHLHY

Thanks, happen to email them as well.

DUAL

Dual coaching rates are as follows:

Acoustic Guitar

Off-Peak Hours (weekdays 2-6pm) : $160 per month

Peak Hours (weekdays 6-10pm & weekends) : $200 per month

Lessons are conducted once a week, 1 hour each.

A bit pricey for me though

i believe thats the price of duals? u can split with ur frens wat.
and compared to yamaha the price is around the same.
the only difference is yamaha's certificate is regconised
BUT considering how simple they covered in acoustic course, its a waste of money
my yamaha acoustic cert is sitting at home rotting.

learning electric at home with internet and guitar pro beats going to yamah also
XD

if u want knowledge and practical skills, go for the hark.
my fren is learning 12 string classical there now, and shes doing fine
XD

LHLHY · 03-12-2008, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by edyeo123

go to the music forum, www.soft.com.sg some people offer lessons on group or 1 to 1 basis...

Quote:

Originally Posted by comical81

try checking www.echomusic.com.sg

Thanks.

LHLHY added 1 Minutes and 45 Seconds later...

Quote:

Originally Posted by shirodas

i believe thats the price of duals? u can split with ur frens wat.
and compared to yamaha the price is around the same.
the only difference is yamaha's certificate is regconised
BUT considering how simple they covered in acoustic course, its a waste of money
my yamaha acoustic cert is sitting at home rotting.

learning electric at home with internet and guitar pro beats going to yamah also
XD

if u want knowledge and practical skills, go for the hark.
my fren is learning 12 string classical there now, and shes doing fine
XD

Thanks!

I will really love to learn guitar on my own than going to music school haha... but i am not good in learning it on my own.

Is there any site you can recommend which teaches thoroughly? Thanks.

shirodas · 03-12-2008, 07:35 PM

you mean theories or practical skills
if practical skills, all i can say is, learn from songs that you like
practise from the songs and move on to the harder songs at a time
keep doing like this, u might not even have to take up lessons

unless you talking about advance techniques, then u need guidance
XD

try ultimate-guitar, 911tabs
those sites give free tabs

theres this software called guitar pro, which in a long way, helps you as a guitarist
^^

**kutujayus** · 03-12-2008, 09:25 PM

what do you want to learn??..
pop = keys + struming
Classical= read notes + advance finger picking
rock = lots of left hand effect from hammer off, hammer on, slide, pick,etc + picking
blues = left and right finger has to be flexible...

i learn my left hand from rock ( lead guitar ) 2 mnths of learning and my right hand from classical
i'm all rounder... no focus.. so my level is so-so in all cathegory.. lol not great
but seems to surprise people as i can play classical, pop, rock, jazz, blues.. lol
so what cathegory are you trying to focus on?..
better still... who are you idolizing in guitar??....
that should get you started..

LHLHY · 04-12-2008, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shirodas

you mean theories or practical skills
if practical skills, all i can say is, learn from songs that you like
practise from the songs and move on to the harder songs at a time
keep doing like this, u might not even have to take up lessons

unless you talking about advance techniques, then u need guidance
XD

try ultimate-guitar, 911tabs
those sites give free tabs

theres this software called guitar pro, which in a long way, helps you as a guitarist
^^

Thanks

I'm learning to play songs based on chords only... but i am bad at strumming pattern. Can't figure it well.

LHLHY added 2 Minutes and 39 Seconds later...

Quote:

Originally Posted by kutujayus

what do you want to learn??..
pop = keys + struming
Classical= read notes + advance finger picking
rock = lots of left hand effect from hammer off, hammer on, slide, pick,etc + picking
blues = left and right finger has to be flexible...

i learn my left hand from rock ( lead guitar ) 2 mnths of learning and my right hand from classical
i'm all rounder... no focus.. so my level is so-so in all cathegory.. lol not great
but seems to surprise people as i can play classical, pop, rock, jazz, blues.. lol
so what cathegory are you trying to focus on?..
better still... who are you idolizing in guitar??....
that should get you started..

Woah, i supposed i am learning pop generally, but will love to try classical as well. I don't have a particular idol in guitar. I'm more of being inspired by people who play guitar and upload their videos on youtube.

shirodas · 04-12-2008, 02:31 PM

youtube have some tutorials on some songs also
you can check it out...
as for strumming pattern all i can say is
listen clearly~ very very clearly~

some ppl having a hard time getting strum pattern...
some ppl having a hard time self tab for bass...
some ppl having a hard time listening to which chord is playing

you dun really need precision listening for strumming pattern de...
try those simple ones like down down up up down and use it into the song
dun really have to follow the song, unless its really very awful
XD

**ro22** · 05-12-2008, 01:26 AM

Selling brand new guitar at $80!
Originally bought at $120!
Condition 10/10!
Interested please mail rlsy1992 @hotmail.com

**raysusan** · 05-12-2008, 09:11 AM

in a 2 pax group?
how many of them?
most group class take ups to about 10 students
where to learn it really depend more on the travel distance follow by the cost
to learn as a beginner i will say most of the music school works well

i am not very sure about other music school
but as for yamaha fundamental guitar course it covers chords ,strumming and basic notation

LHLHY · 05-12-2008, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shirodas

youtube have some tutorials on some songs also
you can check it out...
as for strumming pattern all i can say is
listen clearly~ very very clearly~

some ppl having a hard time getting strum pattern...
some ppl having a hard time self tab for bass...
some ppl having a hard time listening to which chord is playing

you dun really need precision listening for strumming pattern de...
try those simple ones like down down up up down and use it into the song
dun really have to follow the song, unless its really very awful
XD

Thanks.

LHLHY added 0 Minutes and 49 Seconds later...

Quote:

Originally Posted by raysusan

in a 2 pax group?
how many of them?
most group class take ups to about 10 students
where to learn it really depend more on the travel distance follow by the cost
to learn as a beginner i will say most of the music school works well

i am not very sure about other music school
but as for yamaha fundamental guitar course it covers chords ,strumming and basic notation

erm 2, my friend and i. Thanks for your info.

LHLHY added 613 Minutes and 8 Seconds later...

Oh, btw, did anyone learn guitar from community centres? If yes, how is it like? Thanks.