What We Cover:

• Core skills: chords, strumming, rhythm & fingerpicking

• Lead guitar: riffs, scales, solos, improvisation

• Reading tabs and charts (notation available if desired)

• Playing by ear and building musical intuition

• Genres: rock, pop, blues, indie, folk, funk & more

• Performance readiness: playing with others, jamming, and stage confidence

• Songwriting & creative expression for interested students

• Electric and acoustic guitar pathways

• Optional: LCM graded exams (performance & theory tracks)

 

Why Choose Guitar at OCSM?

• Learn the music YOU love—from Taylor Swift to Jimi Hendrix

• Tutors adapt to your pace, interests and goals

• Encourages creativity alongside technical growth

• Performance and collaboration opportunities available

• Great for beginners and intermediate players alike

 

Exams through the London College of Music are available for those who want a formal pathway—but never required.