Guitar Tutor & Teacher in Singapore
LESSONS FOR GUITAR, UKELELE, BASS, ELECTRONIC MUSIC PRODUCTION (EMP)
- For kids aged 6 and up, including adults and seniors
- Starter classes for beginners
- In-person, private, and online lessons available
- Not a strict/fierce teacher!
Hi, I'm Dares!
I’ve been teaching guitar lessons for xyz years and…Talk about track record such as how many students, exam grades, philosophy towards music and lessons.
Choose Your Soundtrack
Music has a special way of connecting people across generations. That’s why I shape lessons around songs that you and your child enjoy, so each lesson feels personal and engaging.
Here are some of the songs I have arranged for my students:
Cartoons
SpongeBob
Video Games
Minecraft
Pop
Billie Eilish
Kpop
XYZABC
Rock
Queen
Guns N’ Roses
Nirvana
Cartoons
SpongeBob
Video Games
Minecraft
Pop
Billie Eilish
Kpop
XYZABC
Rock
Queen
Guns N’ Roses
Nirvana
Cartoons
SpongeBob SquarePants
Video Games
XYZABC
Pop
Billie Eilish
Kpop
XYZABC
Rock
Queen
Guns N’ Roses
Nirvana
Choose Your Instrument
I teach different styles of guitar, from classical to rock and pop.
I also offer electronic music production lessons, making the tools accessible so you can start recording and producing your own music from home.
Acoustic Guitar
Classical Guitar
Electric Guitar
Ukelele
Bass Guitar
Electronic Music Production
My Teaching Pedagogy
Learn from anywhere
Passion = Results
Building a lifelong connection
Music goes beyond just chasing certificates and grades.
My goal is to make music become a lifestyle, something beautiful that stays with you. Students can grow to play with others, form bands, and find their place in musical communities, carrying a lasting love for music that supports and stays with them throughout their life.
My Teaching Pedagogy
Learn from anywhere
Passion = Results
Building a lifelong connection
Music goes beyond just chasing certificates and grades.
My goal is to make music become a lifestyle, something beautiful that stays with you. Students can grow to play with others, form bands, and find their place in musical communities, carrying a lasting love for music that supports and stays with them throughout their life.
My Teaching Process
Lesson Plan
I use an interest-first approach for teaching:
Step #1: Identify Interests
First, I find out what music the student likes and choose pieces that match their current level.
STEP #2: Identify What to Work On
Next, I assess student strengths and weaknesses and build a practice plan using songs they enjoy.
Step #3: Further Practice
Finally, they grow their range and develop the skills to take on harder pieces.
Milestones
Over the course of learning, students will:
Milestone #1: Build A Personal Repertoire
- Play songs the student likes
- Play song to perform for fun
Milestone #2: Create a Personal Canon
- Learn a "standard" list of songs
- Develop core techniques and skills
Milestone #3: Get Exam / Performance Ready
- Work towards accreditation and/or private performance
- Use skillsets for Direct School Admission (DSA), Music Elective Programme (MEP)
Class Pricing
Paid Trial Class
- Learn your first song!
- SGD75 trial class
- 45 minute trial
- Fee fully waived upon sign-up
- Discover your musical goals & interests
- Understand areas of improvment
Guitar / Ukelele / Bass Lessons
- SGD75 per hour
- Minimum 1 hour per lesson
- Minimum 12-hour package (SGD900)
- Additional SGD70 transport fee* per lesson
Electronic Music Production Course
- SGD70 per hour
- Minimum 2 hours per lesson
- 20-hour lesson pack (SGD1400)
- Additional SGD70 transport fee* per lesson
*Transport fees are only applicable for home lessons. They are waived if you select an available online slot, live in the East region, or visit an affiliated music centre for my lessons.
Register Your Interest today
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and make music part of your life!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Where are your classes located?
My classes can be conducted at:
- Your home / private lessons
- Online (webcam and microphone required)
- My affiliated music centre (see below)
Affiliated music centre
- Joy Music Studio: 1 Marine Parade Central, #02-02 Parkway Centre, Singapore 449408
Do you offer 1-on-1 and group tutoring lessons?
Yes, I offer both 1-on-1 and group tutoring for my private guitar lessons.
For group lessons, they can be conducted at the convenience of your home, and you can learn as a parent-child pair or together with siblings/friends.
Group tutoring will be subject to a different rate/pricing depending on your needs. Please register your interest or contact me to find out more!
Can I customise music lessons for my child?
Yes, I can customise my guitar courses to your liking. They can also be tailored towards:
- Genres/pieces you prefer to play
- ABRSM/Trinity/Rockschool exam certification
- Direct School Admission (DSA)
- Music Elective Programme (MEP)
- School, community, private performances
Do you offer biweekly classes?
My lesson schedule is flexible, as long as they meet the requirement of 1 hour per session. You may indicate your availability when you register your interest in my guitar lessons.
STEP #1: Identify interests
Understand the music that the students like to play
Find a list of songs that are feasible to work towards at their current skill level
(Goal/Milestone 1: a Personal Repertoire)
Songs the student likes
Songs the student is able to perform for fun
STEP #3: Get Exam/Performance ready
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STEP #2: Identify What to Work On
Assess the students strengths and weaknesses
Create a lesson and practice plan. So they can work on songs that they like or are listening to.
Forms weekly practice plan
(Goal 2: Instrumental Canon)
Once the student has developed a personal relationship with the instrument and likely wants to get good at the instrument. They would learn the “standard” list of songs associated with the instruments.
Certain types of music that is written for the instrument is meant for the instrument to shine – for the child to actually get good at music.
Allows the student to develop core techniques and skills, which will allow them to go further to play in multiple genres. Branches the interests.
Choose Your Soundtrack
Music is something that crosses generations. This means I can accommodate your niche music requests! These are some of the music and songs that I have arranged based on what students were interested in. You can propose so your child also learns the 70s-90s music you’ve listened in your youth and bond.
Cartoon
SpongeBob SquarePants
VIDEO GAME
XYZABC
Pop
Billie Eilish
Kpop
XYZABC
Rock
Queen
Guns N’ Roses
Nirvana
Choose Your Instrument
Music is something that crosses generations. This means I can accommodate your niche music requests! These are some of the music and songs that I have arranged based on what students were interested in. You can propose so your child also learns the 70s-90s music you’ve listened in your youth and bond.
Acoustic Guitar
Classical Guitar
Electric Guitar
Ukelele
Bass Guitar
Electronic Music Production
Special Programmes & Workshops
Music Production 101 for Children
For all children aged 12–16! Learn how to create your own beats, mix sounds, and make music you’ll actually want to listen to 🎶