For Individual lessons, please see prices below.
Payable at the end of each session.
For group lessons: Discounts will be given depending on size of group.
I also teach ukulele! For more information on my ukulele lessons, contact Guitar Guy.
30 Minutes
$55
per lesson
45 Minutes
$80
per lesson
60 Minutes
$100
per lesson
If you have the enthusiasm, I will be more than willing to teach you. I have given guitar lessons to students from the age of 8 years old to 61 years old. All of whom are now guitarists in their own right.
What do I teach?
I specialize in working with beginners and intermediate students. For beginners, we’ll start from the basic like:
- Tuning the Guitar
- Holding the Guitar and Guitar Pick
- Reading Tablature
- Learning the Basic Chords and Strumming Patterns
For intermediate students, I’ll assess where you are now and we’ll progress from there.
Different people have different preference over music. I’m very open to different genres of music so you can pretty much request any songs to learn. Visit Songs Page to see the songs that I have taught to students.
When will lessons be?
I teach Mondays to Sundays 24hrs a day. Ok kidding about the 24hrs a day. Set a day and time where you will be least busy in a week. Lessons will then be on that fixed day and time every week. If you can’t commit to a fixed schedule, we can work out a different arrangement. I would recommend you to have 1 lesson per week.
Where will lessons be?
Lessons will be conducted at the comfort of your own home. By doing so, your mind will be at ease and be more receptive.
How will lessons be conducted?
ou decide to learn to play the guitar to enjoy and have fun. The lessons will be no different. It will be fun! I understand that learning something completely new can be challenging. I will guide you at a pace you are comfortable with. I will not make lessons too difficult or too easy.
There are a lot of guitar lessons taught online. Why can’t I just learn online?
There are indeed a lot of websites that provide lessons online. Some are pretty good too. You can actually learn from the websites online. But online, you can only read texts and diagrams, and maybe watch videos on “how-to”. When you put it to practice, you can’t actually be sure if you are doing the right thing. You may have questions and need more in-depth explanations. This is where having an instructor with you helps a great deal. I will demonstrate and you will follow. If there’s a mistake, you will be corrected immediately. If you have a question, I will answer immediately (even if it’s not during lesson). Think of me as your 24-hour support hotline for guitar (just for guitar!!).
I don’t have a guitar yet. Can I still start lessons?
To improve and be a better player, you need to practice regularly. To practice, you will need to have a guitar. I will lend you one of mine for the first lesson. We can then discuss what type of guitar you may want to buy. I may even accompany you to go and buy one!
I’m left-handed. Can I still play the guitar?
Of course! Jimi Hendrix was left-handed too! There are guitars made for left-handed people. But, you can also use a normal guitar; all you have to do is invert the order of the strings. This is because as a lefty, you would be holding the guitar the opposite way. So make sure to tell that to the guy at the guitar shop. He will invert the strings for you. If you already have a guitar, then I’ll do it for you on our first lesson.
What guitar should I buy?
There are basically 3 types of guitars. Acoustic guitars, classical guitars and electric guitars. You can start to learn to play the guitar on any one of those. The main difference between them is the sound they produce. Acoustic guitars produce a bright and crispy sound. Classical guitars have a mellow sound. Electric guitars sound similar to acoustic guitars to some extend. But since their bodies are hollow, the sound doesn’t reach the same brightness of the acoustic guitars. You can change the sound of electric guitars with different gadgets and amplifiers.
Here are some factors that can help you decide between the 3 types of guitars:-
Your music
You should know what type of music you want to play on the guitar. This is important. For example; If you are into folk music, a classical guitar would be more suitable as opposed to an electric guitar. Get what I mean?
Your Hands
If you have small hands, read this. Classical guitars have wider necks so you may have difficulties fingering some chords. In my opinion though, unless your hands are really small, it won’t affect you that much.
Your Budget
Money! You should set a budget. When you get to a shop, let them know your budget and ask for recommendations in accordance to your budget. Don’t set your budget too low because your choices will be limited. In Singapore, I would recommend you set a minimum budget of $70. Anything less, the guitars don’t sound as desirable. If you intend to buy an electric guitar, you have to set a higher budget because the guitar itself will cost more than an acoustic or classical guitar. You would also have to get an amplifier.
Ok I’ve bought a guitar. What do I do now?
Your 1st task is the most basic of tasks. Name him/her. Yes give a name that describes what you feel about him/her. It can be anything (eg. Guitarminator or Miss Pinky 6 Strings). Got one? Excellent!
2nd task and very importantly, familiarize yourself with the guitar. Be intimate. Feel him/her all the across his/her fretboard, turn the tuning pegs back and forth to know which side is loosening the strings and which side is tightening the strings. Pluck each of the six strings and listen to the different sounds.
3rd task is handling the guitar. This affects how you play. How you hold the guitar and your body posture have to be right from the very start so that you cultivate a good habit early. Handling includes cleaning as well. You don’t have to give your guitar a shower or a back massage each time after you play. Just wiping him/her with a clean cloth would suffice. Keep him/her in a safe place.
Done? Ok you are set for lessons!
I heard that my fingers will hurt. Is that true?
Honestly, the tip of your fingers on the left hand will hurt in the beginning. This is due to pressing the strings to the fretboard. Because you are new, you may press excessively but over time, you will gradually ease the pressure when pressing. Also, the skin at the tip of your fingers will harden so you won’t feel as much pain. Please do not let this concern you though, as the saying goes, “No pain, No gain”. If my eight year old students can do it, so can you!
My working hours is crazy. Sometimes I finish past midnight and I have to travel a lot. But I still want to learn! Help me Guitar Guy!!
Firstly, let me salute your determination! There’s nothing much I can do about your working hours…well..maybe I can try talking to your boss. But what I can do is to have lessons with you on a non-regular basis. Maybe you can only do lessons once or twice an month. No problem. I’ll provide you with enough materials or “homework” to practice till we have our next lesson.
I’m not sure if I have time to practice. How often should I practice?
You should want to practice and not have to practice. Substitute the word practice to play. So you want to play the guitar everyday! Catch my drift? Ultimately, you want to play because it’s fun. That’s why you decided to pick it up in the first place. If you can’t play everyday, it’s fine. Play when you have the time. And when you play it, play it like you mean it! Barack Obama, Opera Winfrey, Justin Bieber and you have one thing in common. 24 hours a day. Despite their busy schedule, I’m sure they spare some time to do things for themselves. So can you! Yes you can!
I’m still not sure if I want to learn to play the guitar. How can I be sure?
Well, the only way to be sure is to try it! You can call me for advice. Try one lesson. Just one. I’ll provide you with a guitar. You will realize the wonders of playing the guitar and your fingers will itch for more!