Course Overview
Discover the essential foundations of guitar playing by learning core skills and key terminology. This course sets you up with the confidence and knowledge to begin your musical journey.
By the end of the course, you’ll confidently play a repertoire of well-known songs.
What you’ll learn
- Master basic chords
- Learn beginner-friendly techniques
- Explore an introductory understanding of music theory
Course Information
- Evening classes: One night per week, 5.30pm – 7.30pm for 16 weeks
- Tokoroa Campus, Tokoroa
| Locations | To be confirmed |
|---|---|
| Next intake | To be confirmed View more details |
| Study options |
16 weeks full-time, including holidays (if applicable) |
| Total credits | - |
| Indicative Fees | No tuition fee for domestic students View full fees information |
| Eligibility | View entry criteria |
| Timetable | 1 night per week, 5.30pm - 7.30pm |
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Course Fees
| Indicative Fees * | No tuition fee for domestic students |
|---|
Your final fee may vary if:
- you have a choice of topics/papers to study
- the qualification excludes GST
- there are extra course materials to purchase
- student levies apply
We’ll let you know if any of these apply to you.
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Student Loans and Allowances
This course does NOT meet the requirements for student loan or allowance applications through StudyLink.
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Course Entry Information
Entry criteria
No prior knowledge required. No assessments.
English language requirements
No English language requirements.
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Course Locations and Intake Information
Course Information
- Evening classes: One night per week, 5.30pm – 7.30pm for 16 weeks
- Tokoroa Campus, Tokoroa
Intakes to be confirmed Ask to be notified when the next intake becomes available
Study options
- 16 weeks full-time, including holidays (if applicable)

