Guitar Lessons
Private guitar lessons for all ages and three learning tracks: acoustic & pop for song players, ABRSM-certified classical, plus electric & rock with Trinity Rock & Pop. Professional teachers with structured curriculum from beginner level to band audition ready and international grade exams.
What is Private Guitar Lessons?
Private guitar lessons are one-on-one guitar instruction with professional teachers. Our program covers three main tracks: acoustic guitar (fingerstyle and pop song strumming), classical guitar (ABRSM Classical Guitar curriculum), and electric guitar (Trinity Rock & Pop Guitar and RGT). Material includes fingering technique, chord shapes, scales, rhythm, lead playing, and basic music theory. Available for children from age 7 up to adult beginners, with options for at-home in-person lessons or online via Zoom.
- Three tracks: Acoustic/Pop, Classical (ABRSM), and Electric/Rock (Trinity)
- International certifications: Trinity Rock & Pop, RGT, and ABRSM Grade 1-8
- For children from age 7 up to adult beginners
- Material: chords, scales, fingerpicking, strumming, lead, and music theory
- Band audition prep, recording, and international grade exam readiness
- In-person across 60+ cities or online via Zoom
Guitar Lesson Service Options
Choose the format that fits your learning needs and style
Guitar teacher visits your home with their own guitar as backup
- Direct posture and finger position correction
- Close-up technique demonstration
- Use your own guitar or borrow teacher's
- Ideal for beginners needing hand-guidance
Via Zoom with camera angle on fretboard and strumming hand
- Flexible from anywhere
- Session recording for review
- Digital tabs and chord charts
- Saves commute time
Learn with 1-2 friends, focus on guitar harmony and ensemble
- 2-3 part guitar harmony practice
- Band or classical ensemble prep
- More affordable per person
- Great for friends or siblings
Three Guitar Learning Tracks
Choose a track based on your favorite music style and learning goals
You don't have to pick just one — many students take 2 tracks together (e.g., acoustic + electric)
Most popular track for those who want to play favorite songs, fingerstyle, and perform at informal events
- Indonesian & Western pop song strumming patterns
- Fingerstyle arrangement (Sungha Jung style)
- Pop chord progressions
- Capo usage and transposing
- +1 more
Formal track with ABRSM Classical Guitar curriculum for solid fundamental technique
- Right-hand technique (rest stroke, free stroke)
- Classical repertoire (Renaissance to Modern)
- Music notation reading (not TAB)
- Tárrega, Sor, Carcassi, Villa-Lobos
- +1 more
Trinity Rock & Pop track for those who want to play rock, blues, metal, or form a band
- Power chords and palm muting
- Lead playing: bending, vibrato, tapping
- Pentatonic and modal scales for improvisation
- Effect pedal usage (overdrive, delay, wah)
- +1 more
Solo fingerstyle specialization with complex thumb-melody-bass technique
- Travis picking and PIMA patterns
- Chord-melody arrangements
- Percussive techniques (slap, tap)
- Altered tunings (DADGAD, Open D)
- +1 more
Specialized program for children ages 7-11 with fun & developmentally appropriate methods
- Mini guitar (3/4 size) usage
- Indonesian and international kids songs
- Games & strumming play
- Recital & performance
- +1 more
Program for church ministry and worship bands, plus separate bass guitar track
- Worship chord progressions (Hillsong, Bethel)
- Pad-style strumming with capo
- Bass guitar fundamentals
- Walking bass and groove
- +1 more
Who Are Guitar Lessons For?
Our programs serve various guitar learning needs
Children (Ages 7-11)
Kids Guitar program with 3/4 size mini guitar and fun learning method. Focus on open chords, kids songs, and basic strumming. Ideal age to start guitar.
Recommended:
Teenagers (Ages 12-17)
Structured Trinity Rock & Pop or ABRSM Classical program. Many teens want to join school bands or become guitar YouTubers.
Recommended:
University Students & Young Adults
For new starters or those continuing guitar. Many want to play acoustic guitar for favorite songs and gatherings.
Recommended:
Aspiring Band & Audition
Intensive program for forming bands or auditions (guitar competitions, ISI, Java Jazz competition). Focus on lead playing and improvisation.
Recommended:
Adult Professionals & Hobbyists
Program for adults wanting to learn guitar as a hobby or stress relief. It's never too late to start guitar!
Recommended:
Worship Leaders & Church Ministry
Specifically for those serving at church with needs for worship chord progressions and pad-style strumming.
Recommended:
International Guitar Certification Pathways
International standards from Trinity Rock & Pop, RGT, and ABRSM Classical Guitar
Exam Components
Performance Pieces
60%
3 pieces from syllabus options per track (rock/pop or classical)
Technical Exercises
15%
Scales, arpeggios, chord shapes, and track-specific techniques
Session Skills / Sight-reading
13%
Trinity Rock & Pop: improvisation. ABRSM Classical: sight-reading from notation
Aural / Music Knowledge
12%
Aural test on rhythm, intervals, and song-related questions
Introductory level for absolute beginners. Focus on guitar holding posture, left-hand fretboard position, basic strumming, and open chords. Suitable for ages 7-9 or adult beginners.
Typical Age
Age 7-10 or adult beginner
Estimated Time
4-6 months
Skills:
- Correct sitting posture and guitar holding
- Introduction to 6 strings and note names
- Basic open chords: Em, Am, D, G, C
Solid foundation in guitar technique. Students start playing simple pop songs with consistent strumming and smooth chord transitions.
Typical Age
Age 8-11
Estimated Time
10-12 months from beginner
Skills:
- All major open chords (Em, Am, Dm, D, G, C, E, A)
- Varied strumming patterns (waltz, ballad, rock 8th)
- Basic right-hand picking
Technique and repertoire development. Students start mastering barre chords and basic fingerpicking technique, plus pentatonic scales for early improvisation.
Typical Age
Age 9-13
Estimated Time
18-24 months from beginner
Skills:
- F and B major barre chords
- Minor pentatonic scale pattern 1
- Basic fingerpicking patterns (Travis picking)
Intermediate technique with emphasis on musical expression. Students start playing simple lead solos and master various rhythm styles.
Typical Age
Age 10-14
Estimated Time
2.5-3 years from beginner
Skills:
- All major and minor barre chords
- Major and minor pentatonic scales (5 patterns)
- Basic lead playing with bending
Important turning point in guitar learning. Students master lead playing, simple improvisation, and various guitar tunings.
Typical Age
Age 11-15
Estimated Time
3-4 years from beginner
Skills:
- Full 3-octave major scales
- Modal scales (Dorian, Mixolydian)
- Basic sweep picking and economy picking
Intermediate-advanced level. For RGT/Trinity, Grade 5 is a prerequisite for Grade 6-8. Students master virtuoso lead playing and improvisation with strong music theory.
Typical Age
Age 13-17
Estimated Time
4-5 years from beginner
Skills:
- Tapping and legato playing
- Advanced bending (bend & release, pre-bend)
- Chord extensions (7th, 9th, 11th)
Advanced level. Repertoire demanding virtuoso technique, strong dynamic control, and deep understanding of musical styles from classical to contemporary.
Typical Age
Age 15-18
Estimated Time
5-7 years from beginner
Skills:
- Advanced sweep picking and arpeggios
- Hybrid picking and chicken picking
- Complex time signatures (5/4, 7/8)
Pre-diploma level with concert repertoire. Students master virtuoso technique and can perform as session players or professional performers.
Typical Age
Age 16+
Estimated Time
7-9 years from beginner
Skills:
- Two-handed tapping
- Advanced chord-melody arrangements
- Polyrhythm and polymeter
Highest level before diploma. Equivalent to entry-level for music conservatory or professional session musician. Professional concert standard repertoire.
Typical Age
Age 17+
Estimated Time
8-12 years from beginner
Skills:
- Concert-level technique across all styles
- Complete musical maturity
- Professional repertoire 30+ minutes
Your Learning Journey
After Grade 8
Associate of the London College of Music (Guitar)
Entry-level performance diploma for guitar - 30-minute recital
Diploma of ABRSM (Classical Guitar)
Undergraduate-level classical guitar recital, 35 minutes
Licentiate of the Royal Schools of Music
Postgraduate-level classical guitar performance
Fellowship of the London College of Music
Highest performance diploma for guitar (rock/pop/classical)
Why Choose EduPoint for Guitar Lessons?
Advantages that set us apart
Three Structured Tracks
Choose from Acoustic/Pop, Classical (ABRSM), or Electric/Rock (Trinity) — or combine them! Each track has a complete curriculum from Initial to Grade 8.
Specialist Teachers per Track
All guitar teachers specialize in their respective tracks. No 'jack of all trades' — our classical teachers differ from our electric teachers.
Trinity, RGT, ABRSM Certified
Access to internationally recognized Trinity Rock & Pop, RGT, and ABRSM Classical Guitar exams. Certificates valid for music college portfolios.
Indonesian & International Repertoire
Besides Trinity/ABRSM repertoire, our teachers also teach Indonesian pop songs (Sheila on 7, Payung Teduh, Iwan Fals) for greater engagement.
60+ Cities Coverage
In-person lessons available in 60+ cities across Indonesia with local teachers. Online available worldwide with flexible timezones.
Band & Recital Performance
Opportunities to perform at student recitals every 6 months and annual band collaboration day. Builds performance confidence and networking among fellow guitarists.
Featured Guitar Teachers
Experienced guitar tutors with different specializations
- Bachelor's degree in Music or conservatory (UPH, ISI, UI, or equivalent)
- Minimum Trinity Grade 8, RGT Grade 8, or ABRSM Grade 8
- Min. 3 years experience teaching private guitar
- Live performance or session player experience
- Completed EduPoint pedagogy training and certification
Ahmad Baihaqi
B.Mus ISI Yogyakarta, RGT Grade 8 Electric Guitar Distinction
Electric Guitar, Rock, Blues, Trinity Rock & Pop“Electric guitar isn't just about speed. I help students find their own voice and character on the instrument.”
Miranda Yeshinta
BMus Royal College of Music London, DipABRSM Classical Guitar
Classical Guitar, ABRSM Classical, Tárrega-Villa Lobos Repertoire“Classical guitar teaches discipline and musical sensitivity you won't find in any other style.”
Rangga Lubis
Jazz Performance Berklee Online Degree, Trinity Rock & Pop Grade 8
Jazz Guitar, Fingerstyle Pop, Acoustic, Songwriter Accompaniment“Fingerstyle is a mini orchestra within a single guitar. I help students discover its beauty.”
Irfan Maulana
B.Mus UPH, ABRSM Grade 8 Classical, Music Theory Grade 5
Acoustic Guitar for Kids, Trinity Junior, Suzuki Guitar Method“Kids need patient teachers who can make learning guitar feel like playing.”
Roni Ardian
Music Diploma IKJ, RGT Grade 8 Bass Guitar, 5 years as Worship Pastor
Worship Guitar, Bass Guitar, Gospel & Pop Worship“Playing guitar for ministry needs both heart and technique. I help students develop both.”
Athalya Aurora
Music College ICMI, Trinity Rock & Pop Grade 8 Distinction
Indonesian Pop Guitar, Acoustic Singer-Songwriter, Female Guitarist Mentor“I believe guitar is a deeply personal expression tool — especially for women who are often a minority in the guitar community.”
Our Guitar Students' Journeys
Inspiring musical transformations
Guitar Lesson Pricing
Investment in lifelong musical skills
Free teacher replacement guarantee if not a matchTo try before committing
Rp 120.000/session • 4x pertemuan
Valid 1 month
- 4 sessions
- Level & track assessment (acoustic/classical/electric)
- Curriculum recommendation
- Progress report
Most popular choice for consistent learning
Rp 110.000/session • 8x pertemuan
Valid 2 months
- 8 sessions
- Technique + repertoire
- Monthly progress report
- Free reschedule 2x
- Chord chart & TAB book
For exam preparation or fast targets
Rp 100.000/session • 16x pertemuan
Valid 2 months
- 16 sessions
- Periodic mock exams
- Intensive scales & technical drill
- Repertoire coaching
- Priority scheduling
Specialized Trinity/RGT/ABRSM grade exam preparation
Rp 95.000/session • 24x pertemuan
Valid 3 months
- 24 sessions
- Full mock exam 3x
- All exam components
- Repertoire selection
- Exam registration support
Prices may vary based on track (acoustic/classical/electric), level, location, and teacher qualifications. Electric guitar is typically 10-15% more expensive due to more complex setup. Free consultation for best pricing.
Service Availability
Online Tutoring
Online WorldwideOnline guitar lessons via Zoom available for students across Indonesia and overseas
- Session recording
- Digital TABs & chord charts
- Backing track library
- Tuner app integration
In-Person Tutoring
All CitiesIn-person lessons with teachers visiting your home available in the following cities
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