Advanced Guitar Classes - Pro Guitar

Music Theory and Ear Training

This module concentrates on teaching the fundamentals of music theory. It covers the language of music, the recognition of tones, harmonies and rhythm and how to translate that into a written form. This module will teach you to listen to intervals and recognize the relationship between notes and understand the context of this in terms of songs and music.

Learning Outcomes
By the end of Level 2 a successful student should be able to:

Be able to aurally identify all triads.
Use extended chords.
Have a knowledge of modes, how they are linked to the major scale and what they are used for Develop a basic knowledge of harmony through extending chords and harmonising with simple melodies.

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Guitar Technique

These classes focus on tuition on your chosen instrument. It will help you understand your instrument and the techniques used in performing. For example, Guitarists will learn scales, bar chords, fingering techniques (left hand) and strumming techniques (right hand) building harmonic and rhythmic abilities.

Learning Outcomes
By the end of Level two a successful student should build on their knowledge from Level one to be able to:

Play all modes.
Play extended chords (6th and 7th) and have a knowledge of common chord progressions.
Fluently use all studied scales to improvise.
Notate guitar lines.
Develop technique to play complex and syncopated rhythms using both finger style and plectrum playing.
Play with style that is appropriate to the piece using appropriate rhythmic, phrasing and dynamic choices.

Students will have the opportunity to learn the riffs for songs like “Good Times” by Chic, “Refugee” by Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, “God Save the Queen” by the Sex Pistols and “The Jean Genie” by David Bowie. They will also be given the opportunity to learn the lead and solos from songs like “Purple Rain” by Prince, “Alive” by Pearl Jam, “Some Might Say” by Oasis and “Purple Haze” by Jimi Hendrix.

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Ensemble

The Ensemble course is designed for students to get the experience of performing on a weekly basis with other students. Through the learning of repertoire they will gain the skills needed to be able to perform as a band, and display a level of professionalism in a performance situation.

Learning Outcomes
By the end of the Ensemble Skills course a successful student should be able to:

Rehearse and perform an accurate representation of a piece of music independently.
Apply instrumental techniques relevant to the style of music through the performance.
Show group co-operation and a good work ethic to produce a live product.
Develop stage presence and performance techniques to create an engaging and professional performance.
Develop an awareness of the above so that they can display it in giving feedback to peers.
Stay in time as a group, without the aid of a teacher.
Develop their ear so that they can pick out other instrument parts in order to keep in time in a live setting and tell when they are out of tune with the rest of the band.
Play with any ensemble outside of school displaying the professionalism and dedication that it takes to succeed.

All students during their time in level two will have the opportunity to perform at a further 20 school organized gigs and put their names forward to audition for industry placements.

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History and Context of Global Commercial Music

The History and Context of Global Commercial Music module is designed to give students exposure to a wide range of different musical styles. Through this they will learn about where these styles came from, the cultural points that gave birth to them and their lasting influence on the music that came afterwards.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the Music History and Context course a successful student should be able to:

Develop an understanding of the history of recorded music.
Identify the most prominent genres of music from the history of popular music since 1910, and describe the features of those particular genres.
Assess the importance of different genres to the development of popular music and where we find ourselves today.
Examine how culture and society influenced genres and some of the most prominent artists from the last 100 years.
Continuously develop knowledge of the links between different styles of music through the history of popular music.

Students will have the opportunity to study the continued development of Western Popular music and the history of and influences that styles such as Reggae, Disco, Punk, Rap, Grunge, Krautrock and many others have had on the music that we listen to and make today.

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History and Context of Indian Commercial Music

This class is held every alternate week. Here you will get an understanding of how and why raags are used in contemporary music.

You will also get exposure to the history of Indian instruments and film music through the ages. Expect industry experts to drop in and share their insights on this topic with you too!

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