The Joy of Playing the Guitar (Level 2) The Joy of Playing the Guitar (Level 2)
Course Outline
The Joy of Playing the Guitar (Level 2) is designed for learners who wish to further develop their guitar skills and confidently accompany themselves or others while singing popular songs from the 1970s to the present day.
Building on foundational techniques, this programme introduces more advanced chord progressions, including barre chords, alongside a wider range of strumming and plucking patterns. Participants will learn to apply these techniques through songs from diverse genres, featuring music by well-known artists such as The Beatles, Elvis Presley, Bee Gees, The Carpenters, Shakira, Chicago, John Denver, and more.
Learners will also gain a deeper understanding of rhythm, exploring simple and compound time, while improving musical coordination, confidence, and ensemble playing skills.
- Learn and play two new songs per lesson, including participants’ favourite selections
- Develop creativity, coordination, posture, and sound projection
- Understand basic guitar construction, maintenance, and care
- Build confidence to play independently and collaboratively in a group setting
- Practise a variety of strumming and plucking techniques
- Learn commonly used chords, including major, minor, 7th, and major 7th chords
- Gain basic knowledge of music rudiments
Trainer Profile
Mr Clarence Chan has done three CDs both as a soloist and with his group, “He-Arts”. He has also performed at night spots such as Orchard Hotel, River View Hotel, British Club, Raffles Marina and more. During his time as a music instructor, the schools and institutions he taught in achieved multiple awards. At present, Mr Chan aims to share his love of music and guitar techniques to many in order to help build up the vibrant music scene in Singapore and around the region.
Mr Thomas Liauw obtained his M.A. (Music) as a research schloar at the National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. He graduated with a B.A. (Honours) Degree in music from Kingston University (London), obtained his Fellowship from Victoria College of Music (United Kingdom), Licentiate Diploma in Teaching from the Trinity College of Music (London) and a Music Diploma from LaSalle College of the Arts (Singapore).
| Course Duration | |
|---|---|
| Course Duration | 20 hours (10 sessions)
2 hours per session |
| Course Dates | Wednesday 25 March, 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 April, 6, 13, 20 May & 3 June 2026 |
| Time | 7pm to 9pm |
| Venue | NUSS Kent Ridge Guild House 9 Kent Ridge Drive Singapore 119241 |
| Registration Closing Date | 3 March 2026 |
| Course Fees per pax (Including GST) | NUSS Member: $436.00
Public: $479.60 |
| Fees payable by Singaporean and PR aged 50 and above (Including GST) | NUSS Member: $116.00
Public: $127.60 |
| Remarks | *Course dates are subject to change
*A minimum of 16 participants is required for the workshop to commence *This course is eligible for SkillsFuture credits claim (for course fees only) *Please note that there is no refund and no replacement for lesson(s) missed |
