Acoustic Guitar — Level 4: Competent
A serious study phase where technique becomes artistry. Focus on performance craft, complex compositions and musical interpretation. In the Acoustic Guitar stream, this level centres on chord vocabulary and strumming patterns and fingerstyle technique. A structured academic pathway with curriculum, theory, assessments, level examinations, grading and certification — for learners pursuing music seriously or professionally.
192 live sessions
Learn at your own pace — schedule classes flexibly
Graded Certificate with Merit classification
Who Should Enrol
- Learners at Competent stage seeking structured progress
- Students preparing for professional music pathways
- Anyone ready to commit to regular weekly practice
Your Learning Journey
Session-wise curriculum across 24 modules · 192 live sessions. The complete syllabus unlocks after enrolment.
S1 9th chord construction
- Theory: 9th chord construction
- Practical: Playing 9th chord voicings
S2 11th chord construction
- Theory: 11th chord construction
- Practical: Playing 11th chord voicings
S3 13th chord construction
- Theory: 13th chord construction
- Practical: Playing 13th chord voicings
S4 Chord-tone voice leading theory
- Theory: Chord-tone voice leading theory
- Practical: Voice-leading exercises between extended chords
S5 Chord-substitution techniques
- Theory: Chord-substitution techniques
- Practical: Substitution practice in a progression
S6 Reharmonization theory
- Theory: Reharmonization theory
- Practical: Reharmonizing a familiar song
S7 Applying extensions to standards
- Theory: Applying extensions to standards
- Practical: Comping a standard with extensions
S8 Module review & assessment
- Theory: Module review & assessment
- Practical: Performance check
You're viewing 12 of 24 modules. Enrol to unlock the complete session-wise curriculum, milestone tracking and level outcomes in your dashboard.
Learning Objectives
- Perform complex compositions with stylistic accuracy
- Develop improvisational fluency
- Analyse and interpret music critically
- Build a personal performance repertoire
Expected Outcomes
- Confident command of competent-level acoustic guitar repertoire
- Demonstrable skills: advanced technique, interpretation, improvisation
- Eligibility for Level 5 enrolment
Prerequisites
Completion of Level 3 (Intermediate) or equivalent assessment
Teaching Methodology
Live 1-to-1 and small-batch online classes with structured curriculum, guided practice plans and recorded feedback.
Evaluation
Theory quiz, practical assessment and level examination with rubric-based grading