Instrument Information -
Guitar, Bass and Ukulele
Who can learn?
Children, youth and adults
Minimum starting age:
Acoustic guitar and ukulele:
7 years for individual tuition;
8 years for group tuitionElectric guitar and bass guitar:
10 years
What do you need?
An instrument and accessories –see below for more info
Folder for music
Sheet music will be provided for initial lessons: your tutor will advise you if you need to purchase music-books
Music stand - for home practice
More about what sort of instrument and accessories you need:
Acoustic guitar: Six string classical/acoustic guitar with nylon/steel strings, tuner, guitar plectrums, spare strings. Optional: strap, footstool for home practice. For younger students, half-size or three-quarter size acoustic guitars are available that are smaller than full-size instruments, and more manageable for a smaller player.
Ukulele: Soprano ukulele is recommended - tenor ukulele is also an option for adults, tuner, spare strings
Electric guitar: Electric guitar, instrument cable, tuner, guitar plectrums, strap, spare strings, practice amp for home use.
Bass guitar: Bass guitar, instrument cable, tuner, strap, spare strings, practice amp for home use.
What do you bring to the lesson?
Your instrument and any accessories you need to play your instrument
Your music folder and music books
For individual lessons: a notebook for your teacher to record feedback and what to prepare for the next lesson
How much should I practice?
At least 5 days a week; but everyday is better!
Beginners: 10-15 minutes each practice - one practice in the morning and another in the afternoon or evening are great for beginners
After 1 year of study: 20-30 minutes each practice
2-4 years of study: 30-40 minutes each practice
5 or more years of study: 40–60 minutes each practice
Your lesson time with your teacher is quite short and happens just once a week – what you do at home between lessons on each day of the week is what makes the difference!