Guitar Lessons - Level 2

ByCity Academy

Music

Improver

Improver-level group guitar lessons covering barre chords, intermediate strumming, fingerpicking, embellishments and introductory solo playing.

About this course

The course develops guitar technique through group exercises, songs and individual feedback. Teaching covers barre chords, intermediate strumming and fingerpicking, chord and melody embellishments, and ways to refine a song for performance. Learners work across different genres and are introduced to solo guitar playing as the course progresses. The sessions also address building and extending a repertoire, with opportunities to apply the techniques to contemporary songs and an introduction to improvisation. Group learning remains central, while feedback is given on individual playing.

What you'll learn

  • Apply barre-chord technique
  • Use intermediate strumming and fingerpicking patterns
  • Add chord and melody embellishments to guitar parts
  • Develop and refine songs using intermediate techniques
  • Apply introductory improvisation approaches

Is this course right for you?

This course is intended for guitarists who already know the basic chords and can change between them confidently. It may also suit learners returning to guitar after a break. Participation combines group exercises and songs with individual feedback, and includes some solo playing and song performance.

  • Basic experience reading tabs or music is expected.
  • Learners need to know C, G, D, E, A, Am, Em and Dm chords and change between them confidently.
  • The course includes group playing alongside individual feedback.

Before you go

  • Participants need to bring their own guitar.
  • Bring a pen, notebook and water.

Class teacher

  • Richard Burrell

    Class teacher

Where this course runs

  • Selected class

    10 Herbal Hill, London EC1R 5EG

    Farringdon, London

    Nearest station: Farringdon

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Upcoming classes

2 classes

Selected date

Thu 22 Apr 2027

19:45 – 21:00 • 6 weeks

£135

City Academy, Farringdon

Richard BurrellClass teacher
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  • Thu 15 Jul 2027

    19:45 – 21:00 • 6 weeks

    City Academy, Farringdon

    Richard Burrell

    £135

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15 Jul 2027
Thursdays
19:45 - 21:00
Short course6 weeks
RichardBurrell
City AcademyFarringdon
£135.00
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    City Academy
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    RichardBurrellCity Academy
    RichardBurrell
    £135

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