Whether online, face to face or a mix, an introductory lesson is a great way to see if you and I will get a long. Half hour introductory lessons are recommended and are usually a bit more relaxed than the actual lesson. It’s the same cost whether online or offline.
The Duke of Edinburgh Awards
Online, face to face or self-paced?
30 mins
30 minute lessons are available to complete either your bronze, silver or gold award for the DofE. You’ll have to do 30 minutes of practice each week out side of lesson time. Lessons are available online or face to face.
60 mins
You can also have 60 minutes worth of guitar lessons each week for either 3, 6 or 12 months. This will complete your skills section, but practice is still required throughout the week for increased competency at the end of your award.
Self-paced
Don’t have the time to learn online or face to face each week for either an hour or 30 mins? You can learn at your own pace by signing up to pre recorded video lessons. This comes with a monthly assessment to check your progress.
What to expect
Bronze, silver or gold?
Bronze 3 months
Within the first three months of learning the guitar and assuming you’ve never played before, you’ll be learning the basics. Learn how to strum, develop co-ordination, master open chord positions & make a start with grade 1 music theory with ABRSM.
Online
If you decided to have online guitar lessons to complete your DofE, you can expect to receive high quality audio and visuals. It helps to have some audio equipment your end, but it’s not essential. It’ll be the same link every week.
Silver 6 months
You’ll now have mastered the basics & developed confidence. Whichever style of guitar it is you’re interested in, you’ll now have started to master your co-ordination, music reading and guitar playing skills whilst developing your repertoire.
Face to face
If you’re local to Milton Keynes, you could have your guitar lessons in person. You’ll be in a dedicated and focused environment which will allow you to practice and learn new skills. There’s usually a parking space on the drive too.
Gold 12 months
After 12 months of guitar, you can expect to be efficient in the style that you prefer, understand chord structure with a strong sense of rhythm and co-ordination. You’ll be beyond the basics and perhaps with some music theory knowledge with a grade or 2 accomplished.
Self-paced
If you choose to learn at your own pace, you’ll be opting in to learn via MKGTV, a subscription platform designed for beginner guitarists. You’ll also receive a monthly assessment which will help to keep you on track.