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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. Specialist teachers guide you from your first open chord and smooth transitions all the way to the band stage and international grade exams.
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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
Services
Pick Your Guitar Lesson Setup
Teacher at home with hands-on fingering correction, an online class with the camera trained on your fretboard, or a duet with a friend for harmony practice
In-Person Lessons
Guitar teacher visits your home with their own guitar as backup
Rp 130.000/session
60 minutes
- Direct posture and finger position correction
- Close-up technique demonstration
- Use your own guitar or borrow teacher's
- Ideal for beginners needing hand-guidance
Online Lessons
Via Zoom with camera angle on fretboard and strumming hand
Rp 90.000/session
60 minutes
- Flexible from anywhere
- Session recording for review
- Digital tabs and chord charts
- Saves commute time
Duet/Trio Lessons
Learn with 1-2 friends, focus on guitar harmony and ensemble
Rp 90.000/session
60 minutes
- 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)
Acoustic & Pop Guitar
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
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Classical Guitar
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
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Electric & Rock Guitar
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)
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Fingerstyle Guitar
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)
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Kids Guitar
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
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Bass Guitar & Band Accompaniment
Bass guitar track plus band accompaniment skills for those who want to perform with a group
- Bass guitar fundamentals
- Walking bass and groove
- Pop song chord accompaniment
- Full strumming patterns with capo
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Who It Is For
The Guitar Players We Coach
From a child holding a 3/4 mini guitar, a teenager eyeing the school band, to an adult starting from scratch at 40
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:
Acoustic GuitarTrinity JuniorSuzuki Guitar Method
Teenagers (Ages 12-17)
Structured Trinity Rock & Pop or ABRSM Classical program. Many teens want to join school bands or become guitar YouTubers.
Recommended:
Trinity Rock & PopLead GuitarFingerstyle Pop
University Students & Young Adults
For new starters or those continuing guitar. Many want to play acoustic guitar for favorite songs and gatherings.
Recommended:
Acoustic & PopFingerstyleSongwriter Accompaniment
Aspiring Band & Audition
Intensive program for forming bands or auditions (guitar competitions, ISI, Java Jazz competition). Focus on lead playing and improvisation.
Recommended:
Trinity Rock & Pop Grade 5+Lead Guitar IntensiveBand Coaching
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:
Adult BeginnerAcousticRelaxation Fingerstyle
Band Players & Event Accompanists
For those who want to perform with a band or accompany singing at family, community, and event gatherings.
Recommended:
Bass GuitarBand CoordinationAcoustic Guitar
Trinity Rock & Pop / RGT / ABRSM
International Guitar Certification Pathways
International standards from Trinity Rock & Pop, RGT, and ABRSM Classical Guitar
Guitar has three internationally-recognized certification pathways. **Trinity Rock & Pop Guitar** is popular for electric and acoustic guitar with rock, pop, blues, and funk repertoire. **RGT (Registry of Guitar Tutors)** offers Electric, Acoustic, and Bass Guitar tracks with very comprehensive curricula. **ABRSM Classical Guitar** is the standard for classical guitar with repertoire from Renaissance to contemporary. In Indonesia, Trinity and RGT exams are available in Jakarta, Surabaya, Bandung, and Bali 3-4 times per year.
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
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Initial Grade
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
Daily Practice: 15-25 min/day
Skills:
- Correct sitting posture and guitar holding
- Introduction to 6 strings and note names
- Basic open chords: Em, Am, D, G, C
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Grade 1
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
Daily Practice: 25-30 min/day
Skills:
- All major open chords (Em, Am, Dm, D, G, C, E, A)
- Varied strumming patterns (waltz, ballad, rock 8th)
- Basic right-hand picking
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Grade 2
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
Daily Practice: 30 min/day
Skills:
- F and B major barre chords
- Minor pentatonic scale pattern 1
- Basic fingerpicking patterns (Travis picking)
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Grade 3
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
Daily Practice: 30-45 min/day
Skills:
- All major and minor barre chords
- Major and minor pentatonic scales (5 patterns)
- Basic lead playing with bending
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Grade 4
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
Daily Practice: 45 min/day
Skills:
- Full 3-octave major scales
- Modal scales (Dorian, Mixolydian)
- Basic sweep picking and economy picking
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Grade 5
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
Daily Practice: 1 hour/day
Skills:
- Tapping and legato playing
- Advanced bending (bend & release, pre-bend)
- Chord extensions (7th, 9th, 11th)
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Grade 6
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
Daily Practice: 1-1.5 hours/day
Skills:
- Advanced sweep picking and arpeggios
- Hybrid picking and chicken picking
- Complex time signatures (5/4, 7/8)
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Grade 7
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
Daily Practice: 1.5-2 hours/day
Skills:
- Two-handed tapping
- Advanced chord-melody arrangements
- Polyrhythm and polymeter
Grade 8
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
Daily Practice: 2+ hours/day
Skills:
- Concert-level technique across all styles
- Complete musical maturity
- Professional repertoire 30+ minutes
Your Learning Journey
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Diploma Pathway After Grade 8
After Grade 8
ALCM
Associate of the London College of Music (Guitar)
Entry-level performance diploma for guitar - 30-minute recital
DipABRSM
Diploma of ABRSM (Classical Guitar)
Undergraduate-level classical guitar recital, 35 minutes
LRSM
Licentiate of the Royal Schools of Music
Postgraduate-level classical guitar performance
FLCM
Fellowship of the London College of Music
Highest performance diploma for guitar (rock/pop/classical)
Why Us
What Makes EduPoint Guitar Lessons Stand Out
Three certification tracks with a specialist teacher for each, repertoire spanning Indonesian pop to classical, and the chance to perform at recitals
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
Tutor Qualifications
- 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
Aldi A.
Music Education, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia
From basic chords to favorite songs“Aldi starts from a few basic chords then quickly has students play the songs they love, so practice feels fun from the very start.”
Bintang B.
Music Performance, ISI Yogyakarta
Clean finger technique“With his ISI performance background, Bintang watches for clean fingering, so a student's guitar tone rings clear without buzzing.”
Dika A.
Music, ISI Yogyakarta
Smooth chord changes“Dika trains students to read chord progressions and switch positions smoothly, the key to accompanying any song.”
Isach O.
Music, Universitas Pasundan
Rhythm and strumming“Isach stresses a sense of rhythm and right-hand strumming patterns, the part that makes guitar playing sound alive.”
Raka R.
Music Education, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia
Patient with total beginners“Raka is used to guiding beginners who have never held a guitar, making sure each step is understood before adding new material.”
Yobel Y.
Ethnomusicology, Universitas Sumatera Utara
Exploring varied styles“With an ethnomusicology background, Yobel introduces varied playing styles, so students stay open to many colors of music.”
Testimonials
From Sore Fingers to the Stage
Our guitar students' journeys, from a first chord that stung the fingers to passing Trinity grades and performing at events
My son Rafa started guitar lessons at age 8 — at first his fingers hurt and he almost gave up. The EduPoint teacher was very patient and picked his favorite songs (Coldplay) for motivation. Now after 2 years, he's passed Trinity Grade 2 and can play 15+ songs!
StartSore fingers, almost gave up
MilestoneTrinity Rock & Pop Grade 2
NowPreparing for Grade 3 + school recital
Journey of 2 years
Mrs. Sadaria Marbun
Mother of Rafa (age 10) • South Jakarta
I started learning guitar at age 40, originally just wanted to play Iwan Fals songs at home. Mr. Rangga taught from scratch with great patience. Within 1 year, I could play 30+ songs and now perform at community events!
StartComplete beginner at age 40
MilestonePlaying 30+ Indonesian songs
NowRegular performer at community events
Journey of 1 year
Mr. Raditya Akbar
Engineer, age 41 • Bandung
Riffat took guitar lessons elsewhere for 1 year but never leveled up. We moved to EduPoint with Mr. Ahmad, and in just 8 months he could play the full Sweet Child O' Mine intro and passed Trinity Grade 3 with Distinction! Methodology really matters.
StartStuck on basic chords
MilestoneTrinity Grade 3 Distinction
NowSchool band lead guitarist, targeting Grade 5
Journey of 8 months at EduPoint
Mrs. Ani Zakiah
Mother of Riffat (age 14) • Surabaya
I could already play pop guitar but wanted Sungha Jung fingerstyle. Mr. Rangga taught PIMA patterns and chord-melody systematically. Now I've covered 'River Flows in You' and 'Canon Rock' in fingerstyle!
StartPop strumming, no fingerstyle ability
MilestoneCover River Flows in You
NowYouTube channel covering fingerstyle
Journey of 10 months
Anindya Azzahra
University Student, age 21 • Yogyakarta
Since high school I dreamed of playing classical guitar like John Williams. At age 38 I finally got serious! Mrs. Miranda teaches classical repertoire with detail and patience. Now I can play Lagrima and Romance de Amor well.
StartDream since high school, started at age 38
MilestonePlaying Lagrima & Romance de Amor
NowPreparing for ABRSM Classical Guitar Grade 4
Journey of 1.5 years
Mr. Vando Prayudha
Doctor, age 39 • Medan
My son is autistic and we doubted whether he could learn guitar. Mr. Irfan really understood teaching special needs children with patient repetition. Ksatria can now play 5 simple songs — guitar has become an amazing self-regulation tool.
StartDoubts about learning ability
MilestonePlaying 5 songs at school event
NowGuitar as therapy & expression
Journey of 2 years
Mr. Tri Andria
Father of Ksatria (age 11, autistic) • Bekasi
Guitar Lesson Pricing
Investment in lifelong musical skills
Starting from
Rp 61.000 / hour
Final price is set at registration.
Flexible payment — QRIS, Virtual Account, Alfamart, Indomaret, transfer & e-wallets.
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.
Guitar Lessons 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
Jakarta140+ tutorsBandung55+ tutorsSurabaya48+ tutorsYogyakarta38+ tutorsSemarang28+ tutorsMalang22+ tutorsMedan32+ tutorsMakassar18+ tutors
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Guitar Lessons FAQ
Starting age, choosing acoustic or electric, practice duration, and those sore fingers in week one, all answered here
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How to Tune a Guitar for Beginners From a Tuner to Tuning by Ear
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