Guitar Skills - Level 2

Program Overview

This three-month program, guided by professional instructors in small group sessions, focuses on developing practical guitar techniques and expanding musical possibilities. Students will explore techniques used by professional guitarists and producers, covering topics like extended chords and fretboard dexterity. Graduates have the potential to pursue careers as session musicians, live performers, and more.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Content:
• All-Around Musicianship
• Progressive Guitar Techniques:
Extended Chords & Voicings, Fretboard Dexterity
• Lead Guitar Techniques:
Modes & Exotic Scales, Writing Creative Parts, Sight-reading Lead Sheets
• Touch & Dynamics
• Ornamentation
• Alternate Tunings
• Improvising on Guitar
• Structure:
• Three-month course
• Guided by a pro guitar instructor in small groups
• Course Schedule:
• One 2-hour class each week for 10 weeks
• Daytime, evening & weekend slots available
• Modules:

Teaching:

• Teaching Methods:
• Small group instruction
• Faculty:
• Claude Ruelle (Guitar)
• Ollie Hopkins (Guitar)

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths:
• Session Guitarist/Backing Guitarist
• Library/Sync Music Creator
• Live Artist
• Recording Artist
• Guitar Teacher
• Function/Tribute Band Member

Other:

• The course is designed for those looking to broaden their possibilities and practical guitar techniques.
• Students will practice popular songs before writing their own creative guitar parts.
• Students will learn guitar skills shared by professional guitarists and producers.
• Students will join a global alumni community.
• The course offers exclusive masterclasses from industry professionals.
• Students have access to Point Blank's facilities seven days a week to practice and reinforce skills outside of class sessions.