11 Dec DofE, Bronze, Silver or Gold?
DofE, ideas for the skills section.
Complete your DofE skills section by learning the guitar with MK Guitar Tuition. Learn more
Because MK Guitar Tuition is an Approved Activity Provider for The Duke of Edinburgh Awards, you can now complete your skills section from the comfort of your own home – online, face to face, or via MKGTV.
Let’s learn the guitar!
Are you searching for DofE skills ideas? Aged 14 – 24?
You can learn the guitar and music theory either online or face to face and you can book your intro trial here.
In this article:
The DofE Awards
In the United Kingdom, the DofE awards is completed by hundreds and thousands of 14 and 24 year olds every year.
Learning the guitar for your DofE skills section will teach you; dexterity, rhythm, hand-eye co-ordination, reduce stress, improve your creativity & cognitive function.
There are three approaches to learning the guitar with MK Guitar Tuition. Online, face to face or with MKGTV.
MKGTV is an educational subscription service designed to teach beginner guitarists and improve their skills to the intermediate level.
Online tuition will take place using Zoom and face to face tuition takes place in Milton Keynes.
Bronze, Silver or Gold?
The Duke of Edinburgh awards is designed for 14-24 year olds.
You can complete your skills section by learning the guitar online from the comfort of your own home.
You’ll have to complete an hour each week; as an hour’s lesson (with practice) or half hour lesson with 30 minutes practice each week.
60 minutes sessions
Lessons are fun and engaging and split between practical and theoretical.
Within the first three months, you’ll be learning how to play basic open chord shapes and guitar riffs.
Your understanding will advance and you may have even completed grade 1 music theory using the ABRSM syllabus.
Grades 1-5 are available with ABRSM. Online exams are available at the end of each grade.
30 minutes sessions
New to the guitar? Within your 30 minute lesson you’ll be practicing chord shapes in the open position, the 12 bar blues and some theory.
Once you’re comfortable transitioning & strumming the chords from the correct string, we’ll then start learning tunes at the appropriate level.
What’s my teaching style?
Guitar lessons for the DofE are tailored to suit the individual and how far you progress will depend on how much you practice between each lesson.
Lessons will be fun and engaging to suit your level and ability. Tailored to suit ,you’ll enjoy the challenge of learning the guitar which takes time and patience.
Online lessons are delivered via zoom where you’ll receive clear audio and visuals.
Lessons can also be delivered using MKGTV’s subscription service with a compulsory once a month review to check progress.
Approved Activity Provider
Working with an approved tutor such as Milton Keynes Guitar Tuition will make signing off your skills section a lot easier. Each AAP is individually approved by the Duke of Edinburgh awards.
Does the DofE provide UCAS points?
Although the DofE doesn’t provide any UCAS points as such, completing any level will show the university that you have other interests as well enhancing your CV for future employment.
It shows commitment, you can use the DofE to demonstrate how it increased your confidence, developed your learning style, improved your skill set. Remember it’s not just your skills set that your demonstrating, it’s also about our physical and volunteering activities too.
The DofE Gold Award.
Learning the guitar takes time and dedication. By the end of month twelve, you’ll be co-ordinating between chords, rhythm and musical prowess. Grade 3 music theory will also be in reach. Remember the more you practice, the more the assessor can write about you.
Let’s get your skills section started!
If you would like to book your lesson, you can contact me here. Looking forward to hear from you.