Electric Guitar — Level 4: Competent
A serious study phase where technique becomes artistry. Focus on performance craft, complex compositions and musical interpretation. In the Electric Guitar stream, this level centres on lead technique — bends, slides, vibrato and scales, modes and improvisation. 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 electric 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