This intermediate guitar course is crafted for students who have completed beginner training and are ready to tackle more sophisticated techniques and pieces. Learners build fluency in scales, arpeggios, and music theory through curated compositions from global traditions. Emphasis is placed on correct tone, rhythm, and posture, with students preparing three performance-ready pieces across multiple genres. The course also includes sight-reading and aural skills training, aligned with ABRSM Grade 3–5 standards, ensuring a well-rounded musical development.

Key Benefits:

• Structured learning aligned with ABRSM guitar exam benchmarks
• Builds confident solo performance through curated classical and modern repertoire
• Develops technical precision: scales, arpeggios, and fingerstyle fluency
• Enhances sight-reading and aural listening skills
• Prepares learners for higher-level exams and performance opportunities

What You’ll Learn:

Technique & Scale Practice

• 2-octave major & minor scales (G, D, A, E, C)

• Tirando and apoyando strokes (free & rest strokes)

• Chromatic scales, arpeggios, and broken chords

• Right-hand and left-hand coordination exercises

Repertoire Exploration

• Three performance pieces selected from classical, folk, and contemporary lists

• Interpretation and phrasing techniques

• Playing with dynamic contrast and tone shaping

• Ensemble experience through optional duet practice

Sight-Reading & Aural Training

• Reading intermediate-level scores in various time signatures

• Recognizing rhythmic patterns and melodic intervals

• Call-and-response and pitch identification drills

• Preparing for ABRSM-style aural assessments

Performance Skills & Stage Readiness

• Memorization techniques and confidence building

• Structuring a practice routine

• Performance of final pieces with feedback

• Pathway to Grade 5 or higher certifications