Yamaha Guitar Course
Guitar Courses
Guitar Courses
SHARE YOUR CREATIVITY AND PASSION AND BECOME THE PLAYER
YOU ALWAYS WANTED TO
BE!
The Yamaha Guitar Courses aim to develop musical and technical abilities and shape students into professional solo or band players. Whether you want to play the Classical, Acoustic, Electric Guitar and Ukulele, Yamaha courses will help you to start with the right track using fun courses taught by highly dedicated and qualified teachers.
GUITAR COURSE
Guitar classes available (contact your nearest Yamaha school for course availability)
- CLASSICAL GUITAR Learn More >
- ACOUSTIC GUITAR Learn More >
- ELECTRIC GUITAR Learn More >
- UKULELE Learn More >
Guitar Course key features:
Student will learn not only how to play high level pieces of different genres but also will develop ability to listen, sing, read and write notes. Lessons are supported by unique and flexible backing tracks, enabling students to feel and play like part of an orchestra or a band. Group lessons help creating a positive environment and provide a wider music experience and develop both individual and ensemble skills.
Yamaha's Unique Program
- Lesson material Learn More >
- Wide variety of lesson style Learn More >
- Yamaha Grade Exam Learn More >
- Concert Learn More >
Classical Guitar Course
LET US DEVELOP THE GUITARIST IN YOU!
Master the classical guitar techniques with Yamaha's original curriculum
and course materials. YGC students develop Guitar playing techniques as well as singing,
music reading, improvising and creating music. They also learn music fundamentals such as:
notes and chord reading, ear training, solo and ensemble playing by playing pieces of
various styles.
Our qualified teachers will guide you through a structured study of
classical guitar repertoire, designed for beginner to advanced level students. They will
also prepare you for the Yamaha Guitar Grade Exams.
Course Contents
■Melody Exercise ■Scale ■Chord
exercise ■Training A&B ■Exercise for Solo
Playing
■Repertoire ■Reference pieces ■Music
Theory ■Rhythm Strum
To experience a more musical and fun lesson, MIDI accompaniment data is available in
classrooms. Audio materials are also provided with the textbooks, which include performances
of repertoire pieces and exercises for students to refer to and practice at home.
Yamaha Classical Guitar Levels of Examination
YGC course prepares students to take Yamaha Guitar Grade Examination,
which is an internationally recognized examination system, enables everyone who is learning
music to improve his/her musical skills in a well-planned manner while verifying their
musical ability, starting from the very beginners, as an essential step for motivation and
establishment of a solid musical foundation.
The YGC textbooks are in 6 volumes, with each volume equal to one grade, so that students can
feel the easy step-by-step progression when moving from textbook to textbook.
* Examinations are recommended but not mandatory.
* Chapter 1 of Volume 1 = Grade 13
* Chapter 2 of Volume 1 = Grade 12
(Grades 13 & 12 are considered optional)
Details
Target Students:
6 years old and above
Course:
Individual or group lessons
Course Progression:
6 levels (6 books)
About one book per year
You’ll advance to the level that's just right for you.
Lesson Duration:
30 or 60 minutes
Course Materials:
YGC 1-6 books
Audio materials
Course Fee
Contact your local Yamaha Music School >
ACOUSTIC GUITAR
Yamaha's curriculum and qualified teachers will guide you through an exciting musical journey from the basics of the acoustic guitar to high standard of performances as well as fundamental aspects such as sound production, proper posture and other techniques.
Chord exercise sample
By using the chords presented in the lessons, students will
experience chord progressions that are commonly used in popular pieces, which will
deepen their understanding of chords and improve performance technique
naturally.
Strumming exercise sample
As the textbooks progress, the note length, time signature, and
rhythm will develop. Students will be improving the technical element of strumming
in a fun way.
Course Contents
■Chords ■Strumming Exercise ■Finger Picking
■Scales ■Melody Exercise ■Chord Exercise
Yamaha Acoustic Guitar Grade Examination
Details
Target Students:
6 years old and above
Course Progression:
3 levels (3 books)
About one book per year
You’ll advance to the level that's just right for you.
Course Materials:
AG 1-3 books & Audio materials
Lesson Duration:
30 or 60 minutes
Course:
Individual or group lessons
Course Fee
Contact your local Yamaha Music School >
ELECTRIC GUITAR
The electric guitar is one of the most used instruments in Rock, Blues, Funk, Pop and Latin music. Join well structured course and master step by step Electric Guitar techniques while learning broad repertoire of various styles.
Chord exercise sample
Through the exercises, students will learn the chord forms, position,
and how to hold the chords step by step.
Rock Guitar Phrases and Riffs sample
Students will master basic Rock guitar playing techniques as well as
Hammering On and Bend progressively.
Course Contents
■Chords ■Rock Guitar Phrases and Riffs ■Scales
■Etudes
Yamaha Electric Guitar Grade Examination
Details
Target Students:
6 years old and above
Course Progression:
3 levels (3 books)
About one book per year
You’ll advance to the level that's just right for you.
Course Materials:
EG 1-3 books & Audio materials
Lesson Duration:
30 or 60 minutes
Course:
Individual or group lessons
Course Fee
Contact your local Yamaha Music School >
UKULELE
The ukulele is one of the popular, most melodic instrument and one of the easiest to carry and learn to play in different styles of music in a fun and easy way.
Chord exercise sample
Students will establish their understanding of chords, left and
right hand form strumming technique.
Melody exercise sample
The aim of the subject is to establish the right hand form while
playing the melody, and the movement of the fingers on the left hand.
Course Contents
■Chord exercises ■Melody exercises ■Solo
exercises
Details
Target Students:
6 years old and above
Course Progression:
3 levels (3 books)
About one book per year
You’ll advance to the level that's just right for you.
Course Materials:
Ukulele book & Audio materials
Lesson Duration:
30 or 60 minutes
Course:
Individual or group lessons
Course Fee
Contact your local Yamaha Music School >
1. Lesson materials
Printed material + Streaming audio
Yamaha’s unique curriculum has been designed with the philosophy of wanting everyone to enjoy music.
Our instruction is based around original curriculum and teaching materials we’ve developed through
more than 60-years’ experience. We also offer realistic audio accompaniment developed exclusively
for our lessons that you can play along with, like in live performances, and for home practice.
2. Wide variety of lesson styles
Individual, group and online lessons
Our lesson formats are tailored to the course, from group lessons* where you can relax with your
fellow students having the same interests and enjoy ensemble playing, as well as individual lessons
that progress according to your personal wishes and goals, and online lessons where you can receive
instruction without going to the lesson venue (suitable online environment required). * Group
lessons are held with an appropriately small number of students.