Diploma in Guitar Basics

Shaw Academy
4.6
9 reviews
  • Shaw Academy gives you so much more than what you pay for. The lessons are fun, instructors are helpful. They offer the best online service and I can state that because I’ve studied with other centers too.
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  • This centre is a very good option if you don’t have any trouble with online learning. A great deal for a low price.
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  • I consider Shaw Academy as the best online provider ever. The world would be a better place if there would be other academies like this, passionate about their work.
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Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Level

    Beginner

  • Methodology

    Online

  • Class hours

    8h

  • Duration

    4 Weeks

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Have you always wanted to play the guitar? Well if you have, this is the course to get you started. Anyone can play, you just need to start. Whether it’s your first step along this journey or you’re further down the road, this course is the most efficient way to learn and improve. Our focus is on practical lessons that will get your fingers moving. Attending these 2 lessons per week will be more than enough practice to get you playing your favourite songs in no time, so register today to get started.

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Online

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About this course

Accredited Diploma

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Reviews

4.6
excellent
  • Shaw Academy gives you so much more than what you pay for. The lessons are fun, instructors are helpful. They offer the best online service and I can state that because I’ve studied with other centers too.
    ← | →
  • This centre is a very good option if you don’t have any trouble with online learning. A great deal for a low price.
    ← | →
  • I consider Shaw Academy as the best online provider ever. The world would be a better place if there would be other academies like this, passionate about their work.
    ← | →
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4.5
excellent

Course rating

Recommended

Centre rating

Thaspen Benedicta Huhner

4.5
11/10/2017
What I would highlight: Shaw Academy gives you so much more than what you pay for. The lessons are fun, instructors are helpful. They offer the best online service and I can state that because I’ve studied with other centers too.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Mark Gardner

4.5
02/09/2017
What I would highlight: This centre is a very good option if you don’t have any trouble with online learning. A great deal for a low price.
What could be improved: Nothing.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Mandlakayise Mabaso

4.5
02/09/2017
What I would highlight: I consider Shaw Academy as the best online provider ever. The world would be a better place if there would be other academies like this, passionate about their work.
What could be improved: Nothing.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Edward Soutie Jardine

5.0
01/09/2017
What I would highlight: Learning many new and useful things in this course. Support given the tutors is extraordinary, thank you so much Shaw, this experience worth every second.
What could be improved: All good
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Ellis Collins

4.5
01/09/2017
What I would highlight: I have enrolled in many courses at Shaw Academy and I am beyond satisfied. One of the instructors actually called me to talk about the courses they are offering, a good customer service.
What could be improved: Nothing.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Blessing Abeng

5.0
16/08/2017
What I would highlight: I have learnt many things from Shaw Academy. What I have enjoyed the most is the real time Q&A and the interactive learning.
What could be improved: All good.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Chimane Morekhure

4.0
05/07/2017
What I would highlight: They care a lot about individual progress. I wish everyone who wants to advance their knowledge can do it in this centre.
What could be improved: All good
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Moses Fonong

4.5
30/06/2017
What I would highlight: Wooow, it’s been surprising how good this centre is. Programs are very flexible, lectures are simply to understand.
What could be improved: All good
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Antonio Hervey

4.5
19/12/2016
What I would highlight: This has been a class with good content, well explained because of the knowledgeable tutor. I highly recommend it.
What could be improved: Nothing.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes
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This centre's achievements

2017

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The average rating is higher than 3.7

More than 50 reviews in the last 12 months

This centre has featured on Emagister for 7 years

Subjects

  • Music
  • Play
  • Guitar
  • Tricks of the Trade
  • Rhythm
  • Guitar Basics
  • Adventure Begins
  • Melody Maker
  • Magic Melodies
  • Strumming
  • Glorious Chords

Teachers and trainers (1)

Niamh Fitzgerald

Niamh Fitzgerald

Educator

Course programme

Course Reviews
  • LESSON 1 -

    Your Adventure Begins

    Tuesday, April 4, 2017, 7:00 PM

    We kick-start the course by making a lot of noise and by the end of the lesson you will turn that noise into music. We will look at the different styles of music and learn how to speak the language of guitar. You will quickly master the basic guitar techniques and play many popular songs immediately.

  • LESSON 2 -

    Tricks of the Trade

    Thursday, April 6, 2017, 7:00 PM

    In lesson 2, you will develop strength, speed, dexterity, and coordination by learning tricks to getting your fingers and hands playing in tandem as quickly as possible. You will apply our newfound abilities by learning more riffs and licks.

  • LESSON 3 -

    Melody Maker

    Tuesday, April 11, 2017, 7:00 PM

    One of the primary roles for the guitar is playing lead. You will learn how to identify melodies. You will then learn how to play melodies of popular songs while incorporating the techniques we have developed.

  • LESSON 4 -

    Magic Melodies

    Thursday, April 13, 2017, 7:00 PM

    In lesson 4, you will continue your melodic discovery. Learning these basics will prepare you for the next phase, and by this stage you will be impressing your family and friends with all that you have learned so far.

  • LESSON 5 -

    Feel the Rhythm

    Tuesday, April 18, 2017, 7:00 PM

    The other primary role for the guitar is playing rhythm. Here you will learn how to count in music and how this relates to the guitar. You will then start adding chords to your chord portfolio and learn necessary strumming patterns.

  • LESSON 6 -

    Strumming with Style

    Thursday, April 20, 2017, 7:00 PM

    There’s a massive difference between simply strumming the guitar and feeling the music. In lesson 6, you will delve deeper and learn many new chords. You will develop and improve your strumming technique quickly as well as learn new songs.

  • LESSON 7 -

    Chords, Glorious Chords

    Tuesday, April 25, 2017, 7:00 PM

    You will learn how to master complex chords easily, including bar chords. You will now be using all of the chords and notes that you’ve learned so far and as always, you will leave this lesson being able to play more great songs.

  • LESSON 8 -

    The Secret at the Crossroads

    Thursday, April 27, 2017, 7:00 PM

    What if we told you that, all you needed was one chord progression to play 1000s of songs? Would you believe us? Attend this lesson to uncover the secret on how to play them all. The mystery of the crossroads will also be revealed.

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Diploma in Guitar Basics

£ 16.27 + VAT

*Indicative price

Original amount in EUR:

19 € 395 €

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