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Guitar (Strum and Pluck)

(6 sessions X 2 hours)

This beginner course introduces learners to the fundamentals of guitar playing. Learners will learn the proper playing posture, understand chord diagrams, apply strumming and plucking techniques, change basic guitar chords and play simple tunes. They will also link lyrics with chord changes and plucking patterns. This course is recommended for learners with no prior knowledge of guitar playing.

Course Content:
  • Identifying different parts of the guitar
  • Playing with proper posture and applying strumming techniques
  • Understanding chord diagrams and left-hand fingering
  • Memorising and applying 5 basic guitar chords
  • Applying the basic down-stroke strumming and chord changes
  • Applying the Calypso strumming pattern
At the end of this course, learners will be able to:
  1. Be able to handle the guitar with proper posture
  2. Acquire basic strumming techniques
  3. Be able to switch between 5 basic guitar chords
  4. Be able to carry simple tunes with confidence
  5. Be able to execute the Calypso strumming pattern


Our Trainers

 

Guoliang Lee

Guoliang Lee is a Music Educator in Singapore with over 15 years of teaching experience. He holds a Diploma in Music Performance (Guitar) from LASALLE College of the Arts and a Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) degree from James Cook University. As a guitarist, he performs extensively at events. Some of his notable performances include performances with “Freefall”, a Touch community band, “H20six”, a local Chinese pop band, and “Juz-B”, a local A Cappella group.

Guoliang has also performed in numerous community and corporate events, in addition to being a guest performer at Yamaha’s festivals and events. In 2016, Guoliang emerged as Champion in the Sungha Jung Guitar Competition held in Singapore and performed as the opening act for Sungha Jung Live in Singapore. In 2020, he was appointed Ambassador of Yamaha Guitars by Yamaha Music Singapore.

Guoliang’s passion for teaching music began when he was a second-year student at LASALLE College of the Arts.  He has since turned his passion into a career and continues to hone his skills daily through teaching and practising. Having taught in a wide array of places and classroom settings, he continues to find satisfaction in reaching out to people all over Singapore through Music.




Course Information


Course Schedule
[July 2024 intake]
19 August – 23 September 2024 (Every Mon)
7pm – 9pm



[September 2024 intake]
25 November – 30 December (Every Mon)
7pm – 9pm



Course schedules for January 2025 Intake will be published in October 2024.

Course Fee
S$360.00
S$194.86 (After NSA Subsidy)

Course fee does not include materials required for this course

Application Fee
S$48.00

Aid Schemes
National Silver Academy
SkillsFuture Credit

Application Information
July 2024 / January 2025 intake
Applications are accepted from 1 May till 4 weeks before the course commences or when the course is full, whichever is earlier.



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Information for Learners

CLE Office is located at NAFA Campus 1, Tower Block (Level 9).

We are open from Monday to Friday (excluding Public Holidays).

Operating hours:
9.30am - 12.30pm; 2.00pm - 5.00pm.

Available Subsidies:
SkillsFuture Credit
*SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy Credits are not applicable for all courses offered by our Centre
National Silver Academy (NSA)
NTUC Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP)


For any enquiries or assistance, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Hotline: 6512 1388