Acoustic Guitar Course Overview
The acoustic guitar is timeless, expressive, and rich in character. From gentle strumming to intricate fingerstyle playing, it offers a warm and natural sound that connects deeply with music. At Sovae Music, our lessons focus on building strong foundations, musicality, and confident playing in a fun and engaging environment.
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Music Fundamentals
- Guitar Anatomy
- Proper guitar handling
- Sitting & standing posture
- Tuning guitar (with tuner & by ear)
​- Learning guitar string
pressure
- Finger numbering -
Intro to Chords
- Open chords
- Intro to chord charts -
Intro to Strumming
simple strumming rhythms
chord switching practice -
Intro to Plucking/Finger Styling
can be able to use this technique
properly -
First Song Performance
Intermediate
Advanced
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Chord Transitions
switching open chords smoothly -
Barre Chords
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Rhythm Development
tempo & metronome practice -
Fingerstyle & Riffs
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Song Performance
playing full songs cleanly -
Scales
pentatonic, major and minor scales -
Play Leads & Basic Solos
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Rhythm Control
muting, accents, and timing control -
Music Theory
understanding keys &chord progressions
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Complex Rhythm Playing
playing complex rhythms and faster tempos -
Improvisation
developing soloing and improvisation skills -
Advanced Music Theory
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Dynamics & Tone Control
using expression, dynamics, and tonal variation in playing -
Ear Training
learning songs & melodies by ear -
Performance Skills
building confidence for live and studio performance
Beginner
Electric Guitar Course Overview
The electric guitar is bold, dynamic, and full of energy. From powerful riffs to expressive solos, it opens the door to endless styles and creativity. At Sovae Music, our lessons are designed to develop technique, tone control, confidence, and musical expression while making learning exciting and enjoyable.
BEGINNER
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Music Fundamentals
- Guitar Anatomy
- Proper guitar handling
- Sitting & standing posture
- Tuning guitar (with tuner & by ear)
​- Learning guitar string
pressure
- Finger numbering -
Intro to Chords
- Open chords
- Intro to chord charts -
Intro to Strumming
simple strumming rhythms
chord switching practice -
Playing Basic Single-Note melodies
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First song performance
INTERMEDIATE
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Chord Transitions
switching open chords smoothly -
Barre Chords
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Rhythm Development
tempo & metronome practice -
Fingerstyle & Riffs
-
Song Performance
playing full songs cleanly -
Scales
pentatonic, major and minor scales -
Play Leads & Basic Solos
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Rhythm Control
muting, accents, and timing control -
Music Theory
understanding keys &chord progressions
ADVANCED
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Complex Rhythm Playing
playing complex rhythms and faster tempos -
Improvisation
developing soloing and improvisation skills -
Advanced Music Theory
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Dynamics & Tone Control
using expression, dynamics, and tonal variation in playing -
Ear Training
learning songs & melodies by ear -
Performance Skills
building confidence for live and studio performance
Ukulele Course Overview
The ukulele is the ultimate instrument for spreading joy. Small, versatile, and full of character, it brings music to life in a fun and approachable way. At Sovae Music, our lessons are designed to make learning enjoyable while building confidence, creativity, and strong musical foundations.
Beginner
- Musical Fundamentals
intro to ukulele autonomy, function of each part, tuning (different tuning styles) - Intro to Chords
music theory on why chords are formed, usage of chords - Introduction to Strumming
proper strumming techniques, usage of picks - Beats
understanding beats, genre and song strum pattern types, fingerstyle basics
Intermediate
- Scales
foundation for building intermediate chords - Intermediate Chords
learning tempo, playing along with tempo, understanding intermediate chords - Play-Along Practice
chord substitution and smoother transitions
Advanced
- Creating Riffs and Songs
learning how to create riffs, melodies, and original song ideas. - Improvisation and Musical Expressions
developing improvisation skills, creativity, and personal playing style. - Play with Dynamics
Understanding dynamics, tone control, and expressive playing techniques.
Bass Course Overview
The heartbeat of the band. At Sovae Music, we focus on rhythm, feel, and building a strong musical foundation through bass. From mastering grooves to developing your own style, our lessons are designed to help you play with confidence, control, and musical expression.
Beginner
- Musical Fundamentals
intro to bass autonomy, function of each part, tuning - Intro to NotesÂ
memorizing notes on the fretboard, understanding chord root notes - Introduction to Plucking
1–2–3 finger plucking technique - Basic RhythmÂ
playing along with songs using basic rhythm - Getting Comfortable Playing Along with Easy Songs
INTERMEDIATE
- Scales
determining root notes in scales - Rhythm Development
tempo and metronome practice - Finger Discipline & Positions
- Ear Training
develop pitch awareness - Adjusting Play Style to Different Rhythms
- Practicing Riffs and Basslines
- Introduction to Slapping
- Introduction to Tapping
- Understanding Harmony & its Usage
- Playing Comfortably with Ghost Notes
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Advanced
- Playing with Substitution Notes
- Improvisation
creating basslines using scales and chord tones - Song Creation
writing original basslines and riffs - Musical Expression
dynamics, articulation, and personal style development