Belfast Music Academy Ltd

Beginner Course FAQ

The Beginners' Course is a 10 week plan where you get 10 lessons - of 45 Mins each, and you practise for 15-30 minutes per day. The course is designed to bring you to your goals! Read on for full information!

What Songs Can I play?

You can play the songs from the Rockschool syllabus in Grades 1-3. You will be put in a grade depending on your natural ability, and whether you are a complete beginner, or a novice with a bit of experience!

For video examples of 2 of the songs for guitar, please click here ...

For video examples of the piano styles we teach, please click here ...

As you will see from those videos - you can rock out even as a beginner!

Who is the course for?

There are generally 2 groups of people who will take this course. Either

1) Those who know a little bit of the instrument and want to learn properly

2) Absolute Beginners!

Both are welcome to this course!

How Long do the lessons last?

All our lessons last for at least 45 mins! It's very hard to get anything done in less time than that, unless you are using our 1 free lesson service!

One to One or classroom?

We teach our students one-to-one, so you get completely tailored tutoring.

What makes a good music course?

Click here for the full article!

What does the course Cover?

-Chords and Keys

-Minor and Major

-Scales

-Putting it together and making music

-Reading Music

-Ear Training

-Working onperformance pieces

-Preparation for intermediate level

What will I need?

You will need an instrument to practise on!

You will need an open mind

You will need to practice between 15-30 mins per day!

If you are working towards grades, you will also need to get a book of the exam materials. For guitar can be obtained here, and for keyboard, here.

Other than that, your teacher will take responsibility for making you a musician!

What does it cost?

£205 for a whole 10 pack of lessons, to bring you from scratch, or beginner, to intermediate level! It's an excellent investment in yourself as a musician!

You can believe us when we tell you that the only similar course in Belfast would cost you £320 or £350 - and often a LOT more than that. So, our course is really a bargain!

It is the best course on the market in Belfast at the moment for preparing you to be a musician. At this price it's no surprise that it's a very popular course choice!

What do you get at the end?

After successfully completing the beginner level, you will be entitled to a "Certificate in Musicianship - Level 1". This is proof of your proficency in basic musicanship. This means you are a real musician to be reckoned with, and you will be able to prove it! You will then be ahead of the game, and you'll be an intermediate level musician!

Where are lessons held?

In our specially kitted out teaching studio in Donegall Avenue, Belfast.

NB: occasionally we will agree to travel to our clients' homes or places of work ... in this eventuality, a small and reasonable surcharge will apply for travelling time and fuel.

What's the next level?

After you complete your beginner course, you will want to move on to bigger and more advanced territory! Why not check out our "Intermediate Course"? Imagine yourself as an itermediate player!

Want to Enrol, or to ask us anything?

We encourage you to do so below!

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Director - Thomas J Lorimer.