Acoustic guitar lessons from Tony Rath in Walthamstow, East London

Absolute beginners guitar course

A self contained course designed to get you playing whatever your tastes in music. Topics covered include:

Tuning the guitar either manually or using a tuner
Naming the open strings
Basic chords, including major, minor, 7ths and beyond
Right hand techniques such as picking and finger style
Scales and melodic playing
Learning to read tab and chord symbols and boxes
Song playing and basic accompaniment patterns
Basic riff patterns
Learn songs of your choice
Introduction to the fretboard

Prices from £25 per hour

RGT Acoustic Guitar Courses

I now offer RGT Acoustic Guitar courses as validated by the London College of Music - Thames University.

This is a progressive structured course which has ten levels, two preliminary levels and then grades 1 to 8. Examinations are available if pupils are interested.

Course includes:

Finger and pick techniques
Arpeggio and pinch styles
Carter, thumb picking, acoustic blues styles including clawhammer and other US styles
Flat picking
Pick playing - chord and rhythm styles

Prices from £25 per session - packages available

Please note that all lessons can be tailored to your individual needs. Please call 0208 521 4340 or email: Tony Rath for details.

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