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Guitar Lessons For Intermediate Players | Western Style Guitar Lessons
First Name
Harish
Last Name
Marappa
Course Summary
This intermediate or advanced guitar lessons online introduces students to the next level of guitar learning, which delves deeper into chords, making students practice advanced chords namely diminished chords, augmented chords and polychords apart from teaching students about scales, modes, arpeggios. Students enrolling for this course will be able to better handle the guitar, in terms of holding, the positioning of hands and their movement on the fretboard or neck of the guitar.
Course Duration
40 Weeks
Number of Students per section
2
Course Level
Intermediate
Instruction Language
English
Taught On
Google Hangout
1 week =
1
sessions
1 session(s) =
45
minutes
Educator Profile
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Instructor
First Name
Harish
Last Name
Marappa
Number of years of relevant experience
8 Years
Teacher skill Keywords
Chords
Electric Guitar
Study Details
Music, Guitar
Trinity College
Work Details
Organization / Institute Name
Dolce Music Academy
Description
Students with basic knowledge about music and guitar are eligible for this course. This course covers guitar lessons for intermediate players. This course will cover advanced motor exercise, dexterity and finger independence exercises. Classes on Chords – Suspended Chords (Sus2, sus4), 5th (Power) Chords, Added Ninth 9th and 11th Chords, Major Sixth (Maj6) and Minor Sixth Chords (min6); Scales – Harmonic & Melodic minor scales. Modes- Modes in various keys, improvising; Arpeggios – 3 string, 4 string & 6 string will all be part of the advanced level course.
Students will be given an introduction to harmonics and will be trained on hammer-on, pull-off techniques, slides, blues and rock guitar licks. They will be provided with ample opportunity to practise advanced rhythms, soloing, playing songs or cover versions using advanced chords, as well as the opportunity to master the fretboard, neck, economy picking and sweep picking. This course, providing one of the best online guitar lessons, will also introduce students to melodic phrasing, dynamics, string bending, tapping, pinch harmonics, right-hand muting and other nuances of playing the guitar, helping them graduate from novice to advance.
Here is another basic course tailored by Harish Marappa: where students will be introduced to the different types of guitars followed by the different parts in a guitar as well as the correct posture to hold the guitar Basics Of Guitar | Western Style | Learn Western Guitar Lessons Online
About Harish Marappa: Born and brought up in Bangalore, Harish has been playing the guitar for the last fifteen years. Harish is a master of many styles playing contemporary, rock, metal, fusion, acoustic, ambience and blues. A keen learner Harish is an equally adept teacher loved by his students for his patience and style of teaching. One of his student appreciating his teacher mentions that Harish comes up with finger exercises on the fly to help students having trouble with pull offs or barre chords. That is Harish’s commitment to ensure anyone turning up to him for guidance never returns empty handed. Harish is now here on ipassio for the students who want to learn guitar online.
Value Additions
This is the course that helps students to graduate from being a novice to being proficient in the guitar. It shares with students all the nuances that acclaimed guitarists are popular for. Regular practice and learning from Harish will ensure students at the end of the intermediate course are able to perform in front of an audience, understand compositions and play cover versions of renowned artists such as Iron Maiden, Metallica, Joe Satriani, Deep Purple and many more.
The ipassio Edge
Students enrolling for this long-term course on ipassio can be sure that they receive individual attention from the teacher, as the class strength is limited to 2 students. It also gives teachers the opportunity, to gauge their students progress in depth and make changes whenever and wherever required, to ensure the student gets the maximum out of this course. Since long term courses are detailed, students get the advantage of learning intricate details about this art form. The limited strength of the class also ensures that there is a strong bond between the students and their teacher clearing out any inhibitions that the student might have. The sustained guidance available from the teacher ensures that the student does not deviate from set goals or targets. Learning these western guitar lessons from a revered, experienced exponent of this art form, through the long duration of this course, keeps the student inspired and motivated to achieve more.
Course Specific Benefits
The beginners course with Harish build a strong foundation for the students to build a strong aesthetically and theoretically correct building of music. Students pursuing the intermediate course will be able to compose, understand compositions and play cover versions confidently. Regular practise and learning as per the teacher's advice can ensure they can perform in the company of other instruments or bands.
Prerequites
This course is primarily for students who are at intermediate level or above. This course requires students to be in possession of:
- Electric Guitar is needed as most of the soloing techniques would involve electric guitar;
- Metronome;
- Tuner; and
- The most important requisite that needs to stay with you throughout, is the urge and the passion to master the instrument.
Schedule Weekly
These sections are for individual students.
Click on Enroll corresponding to the Section that matches your schedule.
| If none of the following timings work for you, just sign up for a free session and we'll work out the timings. | Sign Up for a Free Session |
| SECTION | DAY & TIME | Available | |
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Section
Section A
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Wed 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM America/New_York
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2 Seats |
FAQs
Question
Which type of guitar is more suited for this course, electrical or acoustic?
Answer
In order to learn rock guitar solos, it is essential to learn these pieces on an electric guitar, barring a few songs that may have been written to be performed on an acoustic guitar. The feel & playing discipline on an electric guitar is different from that of an acoustic guitar. On an electric guitar, whatever you play gets amplified, if you happen to touch unwanted open strings that would also get amplified. Hence it is essential to learn on an electric guitar, if you choose to play rock style of genres.
Question
How much time does the student need to practice?
Answer
Students are advised to practice 30 - 45 minutes everyday.
Question
Would students get any additional course material apart from the live sessions?
Answer
Yes, students will be provided, audio samples, recorded session of the training so that they can recollect and practice.
Question
Will there be any assessments?
Answer
Yes, there will be periodical assessments based on the lessons taught.
Question
Can this course be customized?
Answer
Yes, this course for intermediate students who have prior knowledge about guitar and music, can be customized. The customization will be on teacher’s discretion after taking into account the student’s ability or skill level.
Question
What if the student cannot attend an upcoming class?
Answer
The student is required to inform the teacher about his absence from a particular session, one day (24 hours) prior to the class. If the information about the student being absent from a session is conveyed one day prior to the class, the teacher will then reschedule the class and conduct the rescheduled class on or before the end (i.e. Saturday) of the ensuing week or such other time as may be mutually decided between the teacher and the student. In case, the student misses to give prior notice about his absence to the teacher, the decision to reschedule the class is completely based on teacher’s discretion.
Question
What if the teacher wishes to reschedule a class?
Answer
In case the teacher is unavailable for the scheduled class, he/she will inform the students one day (24 hours) prior to the class. The teacher will conduct the rescheduled class on or before the end (i.e. Saturday) of the ensuing week or such other time as may be mutually decided between the teacher and the student.
Question
What specific capabilities will the student achieve in terms of playing the guitar after completing this course?
Answer
Students after completing this course will have the technical ability to play in or for a band and would be confident about lead guitar techniques and improvisations.