Intermediate Guitar Program

Introduction

Theme’s Intermediate Guitar Course (TIGC) is a revolutionary hybrid solo plus group guitar learning program for students of all ages. This program allows students that have either qualified through the Junior Guitar Program or can demonstrate sufficient understanding and playing skills to enrol in the intermediate program. Students pick between the acoustic steel string and electric guitar to study further.

TIGC is a 2 level program built around the concept of preparing students towards independent playing, reading and performance, constructing a strong repertoire across various genres of music, inculcating skills that prepare students to be able to play music that they enjoy. The objective of the course is to enable students to learn either acoustic or electric guitar formally and gain performance expertise alongside assessments. Each level of the program is devised keeping in mind the London College of Music Examination benchmarks.

Each level consists of 45 minute solo sessions plus 1 hour group sessions, progress analysis classes, recital classes, special performances and concerts and provides every student with an equal opportunity to perform and get assessed at the highest international standards.

Program Levels
Class Specifications
Features

Students enter the program into one of the following levels. Group classes consist of students of a similar age and playing level. Students can opt to appear for LCM examinations or internal assessments if they wish to not pursue examinations. Students will appear for LCM examinations for Acoustic Guitar and LCM or Rockschool for Electric Guitar.

TIGC Level	Sessions in Level	Equivalent LCM or Rockschool Examination/Internal Assessment Level
Level 1	45 (35 solo lessons + up to 10 group lessons)	Practical – Grade 2 Theory – Grade 2
Level 2	45 (35 solo lessons + up to 10 group lessons)	Practical – Grade 3 Theory – Grade 3

All TIGC lessons are a hybrid model of 3 solo lessons plus one group lesson per 4 classes. There will be a group lesson after every 3 solo lessons (or according to the level plan of the course). All solo lessons are 45 minutes and group lessons are 1 hour in duration with a maximum of 4 students in the batch. The Group classes enable ensemble playing and group learning for certain concepts. Students also prepare for performance events in a group.

Each level has a certain number of buffer lessons included that enable teachers to revise concepts, cover-up missed lessons*, prepare students for recitals and examinations and allocate additional time to all students as required.

All classes consist of structured lesson plans and homework material. A monthly report is sent to students detailing class performance and areas of improvement.

*Conditions Apply. Please refer to Rules and Regulations

**Class timings available:

Weekdays: 3 pm to 7 pm

Weekends: 11 am to 6 pm

(**Subject to slot availability, timings may vary by branch)

Focus on all round musical development, including repertoire work, playing technique, scales, sight-reading, aural training and music theory.
Individual class plans charted out for each session. Required practice and homework are treated as an integral part of the learning system.
Concepts are taught through activities and practical work that are constantly innovated upon by the faculty, ensuring an updated curriculum.
Constant feedback and reporting on every student per month including objective grading as well as subjective teacher feedback.
Exclusive performance opportunities, both internal and external that culminates in an annual concert and an external annual showcase.
Assessments and International Examination syllabus integrated into class plans.
A special focus on improvisation and composition.
A hybrid format of learning that includes the benefits of both solo and group, including greater time flexibility, ensemble playing and building a community of people to play with. Students are of a similar age group and learning levels with a maximum student-teacher ratio of 4:1
Class recitals and testing is integrated into the curriculum as part of a student’s learning goals.

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