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 structured academic pathway with curriculum, theory, assessments, level examinations, grading and certification — for learners pursuing music seriously or professionally.
48 live sessions
Learn at your own pace — schedule classes flexibly
Graded Certificate with Merit classification
Who Should Enrol
- Learners at Foundation 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 6 modules · 48 live sessions. The complete syllabus unlocks after enrolment.
S1 Instrument families overview (Acoustic/Electric/Bass); parts of the instrument
- Theory: Instrument families overview (Acoustic/Electric/Bass); parts of the instrument
- Practical: Posture, holding the instrument, hand positioning
S2 String names (EADGBE / Bass EADG); tuning concepts
- Theory: String names (EADGBE / Bass EADG); tuning concepts
- Practical: Using an electronic tuner; basic instrument care and cleaning
S3 Reading chord diagrams
- Theory: Reading chord diagrams
- Practical: Pick grip & strumming motion (Ac/El) or finger plucking technique (Bs)
S4 Finger numbering system (LH 1-2-3-4)
- Theory: Finger numbering system (LH 1-2-3-4)
- Practical: Fretting technique; finger independence drills
S5 Intro to rhythm: steady pulse and counting
- Theory: Intro to rhythm: steady pulse and counting
- Practical: First chord: Em (Ac/El) / root-note pattern (Bs)
S6 Chord transition logic
- Theory: Chord transition logic
- Practical: Am chord; Em–Am transition drills
S7 Reading a simple chord chart
- Theory: Reading a simple chord chart
- Practical: G chord (or root-5th pattern for Bs); first 2-chord mini song
S8 Module review — consolidating first concepts
- Theory: Module review — consolidating first concepts
- Practical: C chord intro; mini assessment: play 3 chords/patterns cleanly
You're viewing 3 of 6 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
Theory quiz, practical assessment and level examination with rubric-based grading