Electric Guitar — Level 1: Foundation
An orientation into sound, pitch and rhythm. Learners develop listening skills, correct posture and the fundamental vocabulary of their chosen discipline. In the Electric Guitar stream, this level centres on scales, modes and improvisation and tone shaping and effects. A flexible, repertoire-first pathway for hobby learners — no compulsory exams, song-based practice, personal goals and teacher feedback.
24 live sessions
Learn at your own pace — schedule classes flexibly
Course Completion Certificate
Who Should Enrol
- Learners at Foundation stage seeking structured progress
- Hobby learners who want flexible, enjoyable learning
- Anyone ready to commit to regular weekly practice
Your Learning Journey
Session-wise curriculum across 8 modules · 24 live sessions. The complete syllabus unlocks after enrolment.
S1 Meet Your Electric Guitar
- Parts of the electric guitar and their practical functions
- Guitar → cable → amplifier setup; volume, gain and basic tone controls
- Correct sitting and standing posture; how to hold the pick
- Introduction to the six strings; first picking exercise on open strings
- Practice: cleanly pick each string using downstrokes
S2 Picking & Fretting Fundamentals
- Correct left-hand/thumb positioning; fretting notes without buzzing
- Downstroke picking across all six strings; basic alternate picking (down-up)
- Simple 1-2-3-4 finger exercise
- Coordination between fretting and picking hands
- Practice: slow 1-2-3-4 exercise across strings
S3 Rhythm & Timing
- Understanding a steady pulse practically; counting 1-2-3-4 while playing
- Introduction to metronome practice
- Quarter-note picking; basic eighth-note down-up picking
- Muting unwanted strings
- Performance exercise: play continuously with a simple backing track
You're viewing 4 of 8 modules. Enrol to unlock the complete session-wise curriculum, milestone tracking and level outcomes in your dashboard.
Learning Objectives
- Recognise and reproduce the seven swaras / core notes
- Develop steady rhythm and basic tempo control
- Build correct posture, breathing or hand position
- Cultivate daily listening and practice habits
Expected Outcomes
- Confident command of foundation-level electric guitar repertoire
- Demonstrable skills: pitch recognition, basic rhythm, technique fundamentals
- Eligibility for Level 2 enrolment
Prerequisites
No prior training required — baseline assessment included
Teaching Methodology
Live 1-to-1 and small-batch online classes with structured curriculum, guided practice plans and recorded feedback.
Evaluation
Continuous teacher feedback and self-assessment; no compulsory examination