Guitar

Learn Guitar

Our staff are experienced in teaching beginners through to advanced and experienced players of all ages.
The program has a strong focus on building good technique as well as musicianship and performance skills.
Our teachers aim to create an atmosphere where students are challenged and supported in their music-learning journey.
Our staff are skilled in preparing students for exams and assessments, with the Australian Music Education Board (AMEB) and the HSC being the most popular.
Renting an instrument may also be available.

Classical

Classical guitar lessons involve the use of a nylon string acoustic guitar and traditional classical technique.

Contemporary

Contemporary guitar lessons cover most other approaches to guitar and may involve the use of a nylon string or steel string acoustic guitar or electric guitar, often played with a plectrum.

Bass

Bass guitar lessons involve the use of an acoustic or electric bass guitar and cover all relevant musical styles.

Ensemble Opportunities

Learning guitar can open opportunities to join a varied list of ensemble groups including
Don’t Fret
Jnr Rock Band
Intermediate Rock Band
Senior Rock Band
Bluegrass Band
Concert Band
Junior Concert Band

Times

Lessons are available in blocks of 20, 40 and 60 minutes over a 9-week term, and weekly scheduling is subject to availability. Group lessons for beginners may also be available. Contact us for more information.

View our Schedule of Fees

Staff

John Burgess | Bass Guitar, Double Bass
Leann Betts | Contemporary Guitar
Evan Gorringe | Contemporary Guitar, Bass and Electric Guitar.
Liam King | Drum Kit, Contemporary Guitar.
Charlie Peterson | Piano, Guitar – Contemporary.
Garth Prentice | Banjo, Drum Kit, Guitar Bass, Classical, Contemporary, Electric, Ukulele.
Jasper Shields | Beginner percussion, Drum kit, Contemporary Guitar, Beginner Keyboard.
Louise Wurth | Guitar: Acoustic, classical, Contemporary, Electric, Keyboard, Piano, Voice: Contemporary, Classical.

We acknowledge the traditional Custodians of this Land, where the Aboriginal People have performed age-old ceremonies of storytelling, music, dance and celebration. As a traditional meeting place, many first nations peoples came to this region. Underneath our buildings and roads this Land always will be traditional Aboriginal Land. in the same way, all music making genres and practices come from our musical elders, so we acknowledge those on whose skills and wisdom we draw.