Music · Ages 7–17
Classical guitar
Nylon-string guitar suits young hands. Students learn fingerstyle and notation, and join the academy guitar ensemble at the end of term.
Formats & fees
Private 30 min
30 min · 1:1
฿650 per lesson฿8,200 per term
Private 45 min
45 min · 1:1
฿900 per lesson฿11,200 per term
Private 60 min
60 min · 1:1
฿1,150 per lesson฿14,200 per term
Term = 12 lessons + books/materials ฿400 · A 30-minute trial & placement for ฿500 — deducted when you enrol.
In a typical lesson
- 01Posture and hand position
- 02Free and rest strokes
- 03Notation and tab
- 04Ensemble repertoire
Exams
e.g. Trinity or RSL (examples)
Exams are optional. Entry fees are paid to the exam board at cost, not included in tuition. Results depend on each student.
Stages this programme covers
01 · Ages 4–6
First steps
- Music
- Singing, pulse, listening, first keyboard
- Ballet
- Creative movement (Pre-Primary)
- Art
- Exploring materials and colour
02 · About 6–8
Foundation
- Music
- Reading, hands together, short pieces
- Ballet
- Primary — barre basics
- Art
- Line, shape, colour mixing
- Exams
- Initial / Primary exams (optional)
03 · About 8–11
Developing
- Music
- Scales, technique, pieces from several periods
- Ballet
- Grades 1–3
- Art
- Observational drawing, watercolour
- Exams
- Grades 1–3
04 · About 10–14
Intermediate
- Music
- Interpretation, ensemble playing
- Ballet
- Grades 4–5
- Art
- Acrylics, a first portfolio
- Exams
- Grades 4–5
05 · About 13–17
Advanced
- Music
- Longer works, solo performance
- Ballet
- Higher grades / vocational
- Art
- Application portfolio
- Exams
- Grades 6–8
| Stage | Music | Ballet | Art | Exams (optional) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01First stepsAges 4–6 | Singing, pulse, listening, first keyboard | Creative movement (Pre-Primary) | Exploring materials and colour | — |
| 02FoundationAbout 6–8 | Reading, hands together, short pieces | Primary — barre basics | Line, shape, colour mixing | Initial / Primary exams (optional) |
| 03DevelopingAbout 8–11 | Scales, technique, pieces from several periods | Grades 1–3 | Observational drawing, watercolour | Grades 1–3 |
| 04IntermediateAbout 10–14 | Interpretation, ensemble playing | Grades 4–5 | Acrylics, a first portfolio | Grades 4–5 |
| 05AdvancedAbout 13–17 | Longer works, solo performance | Higher grades / vocational | Application portfolio | Grades 6–8 |
Exams are optional. Entry fees are paid to the exam board at cost, not included in tuition. Results depend on each student.
When it runs
| Teacher | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanwa SaienClassical guitar |
Book a trial for this programme
A 30-minute trial & placement for ฿500 — deducted when you enrol.
Policies families should know
- 01
Absences & make-ups
Private: 24 hours' notice gives one make-up per term · Group: join another class at the same level instead.
- 02
If a teacher is away
We arrange a substitute or a full make-up lesson.
- 03
Withdrawing
Give two weeks' notice before next term. Paid fees are non-refundable after week 2.
- 04
Drop-off & pick-up
Students under 12 leave only with adults named on the enrolment form.
- 05
Performances & photos
Performing is optional. Photos and video are published only with separate parental consent.
About this programme
Which guitar size?
Ages 7–9 usually suit a 1/2 or 3/4 guitar; we'll size it at the trial.
