Home›Music Lessons›Guitar lessons›Guitar Lessons – Level 2 Guitar Lessons - Level 2 BOOK NOW Details Booking & timetable Venues Tutors Our Guitar Lessons - Level 2 are perfect if you have played the guitar before and are aware of the basics but would like to improve, or have not played in a long time and need to brush up your skills. Building on our beginners guitar course, you will continue to learn to play as a group. However, our professional tutors will start to introduce solo guitar playing as you gain confidence. WHAT WILL BE TAUGHT ON GUITAR LESSONS FOR BEGINNERS? Course content will include: Correct technique and theory of Barre Chords A wide range of songs and genres that highlight fundamental techniques Chord and melody embellishments Intermediate Strumming and Fingerpicking Techniques How to approach perfecting a song and performance Like all of our music lessons, you will work as a group while still receiving individual feedback. You will work learn two popular songs that can be performed in front of friends and family. 🎵 Music All Genres 👥 Type Group 📋 Level Level 2 🎥 Equipment What to bring: guitar, pen, notebook, water ENTRY REQUIREMENTS AND LEVEL OF THIS COURSE? Students will need to know the basic chords: C, G, D, E, A, Am, Em, Dm - and confidently change between them. Students should also have some basic experience with reading tabs or music. Please note, you will need to bring your own guitar. HOW WILL I BE TAUGHT? The guitar lessons are taught within groups where you will work on various exercises and songs as well as receiving individual feedback. BY THE END OF THE COURSE, WHAT WILL I HAVE ACHIEVED? Students will have: Grasped how to master and apply barre chords Learnt at least 4 contemporary songs applying intermediate techniques and new approaches An introduction to improvisation Built a solid repertoire and developed songs previously learned AFTER I COMPLETE THIS COURSE, WHAT ARE THE NEXT STEPS IN MY TRAINING? Students may wish to repeat a Level 2 guitar course or attend a City Academy Open Mic event to put their skills into practice. OUR TIPS ON PRACTISING AT HOME PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT Hear our top tips for practising playing guitar at home - from how long to practice, to setting goals and maintaining motivation. READ MORE ENJOY WITH FRIENDS OR COLLEAGUES City Academy delivers bespoke workshops for groups and teams! Enjoy this course at a time and place to suit you. Whether you're a group of friends or a team looking for a creative activity, get in touch to explore ideas today. ENQUIRE Browse Courses You can filter Courses by month and tutor Month All Months Tutor All Tutors Richard Burrell Date Day Time (BST) Duration Tutor Venue Price Booking 20 Aug 2026 - 24 Sep 2026 Thu 19:45-21:00 6 weeks Richard Burrell City Academy, Farringdon £135.00 Book Now 20 Aug 20 Aug 2026 - 24 Sep 2026 £135.00 Day:Thu Time:19:45-21:00 Duration:6 weeks Tutor: Richard Burrell Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE × Select your Entry Level: -Select- Leader Follower Book Now Close ADD ME TO THE WAITING LIST If you'd like to be added to the waiting list for 'Guitar Lessons – Level 2' fill in the form below and we will contact you if a space becomes available. First Name * Last Name * Email * Phone Number * PAYMENT OPTIONS You are welcome to join the course up to the second class. ONLINE & PHONE PAYMENTS Online – To book your selected class/course online, just click Book Now next to your chosen class/course. Phone – We would be happy to take your booking over the phone, just call us on 020 7042 8833 . CASH & CHEQUE PAYMENTS Cash - You are welcome to pay cash, just come and see us at our office: City Academy, 10 Herbal Hill, London EC1R 5EG. If you book 2 or more different classes/courses at a time we can offer you a 10% discount. If you wish to take advantage of this offer please enter 2ORMORE in the promotional code box when booking online or quote code when booking over the phone. Please note that this offer cannot be applied when you are booking two or more of the same class/course. INDUSTRY TUTORS City Academy tutors are experienced artists and performers that work in the industry. If your tutor's availability changes at short notice, our team will arrange for a suitable replacement and notify you in advance. CANCELLATIONS POLICY We offer a full refund or full credit of your original course if you cancel at least 72 hours before the start of your booking. We cannot offer any refund if you cancel less than 72 hours before the start of your booking, or if you do not attend. (For more information please see our terms and conditions) OUR TIPS ON PRACTISING AT HOME PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT Hear our top tips for practising playing guitar at home - from how long to practice, to setting goals and maintaining motivation. READ MORE ENJOY WITH FRIENDS OR COLLEAGUES City Academy delivers bespoke workshops for groups and teams! Enjoy this course at a time and place to suit you. Whether you're a group of friends or a team looking for a creative activity, get in touch to explore ideas today. ENQUIRE City Academy, Farringdon Closest Station: Farringdon Closest Bus Stop: Hatton Garden View Details Get Directions OUR TIPS ON PRACTISING AT HOME PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT Hear our top tips for practising playing guitar at home - from how long to practice, to setting goals and maintaining motivation. READ MORE ENJOY WITH FRIENDS OR COLLEAGUES City Academy delivers bespoke workshops for groups and teams! Enjoy this course at a time and place to suit you. Whether you're a group of friends or a team looking for a creative activity, get in touch to explore ideas today. ENQUIRE All City Academy tutors are experienced professionals from theatre, film/TV and performance industries. So whilst they're training you they may also be rehearsing for a West End show or working on a movie. We like that and we do believe it makes a difference in class. Richard Burrell View Profile OUR TIPS ON PRACTISING AT HOME PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT Hear our top tips for practising playing guitar at home - from how long to practice, to setting goals and maintaining motivation. READ MORE ENJOY WITH FRIENDS OR COLLEAGUES City Academy delivers bespoke workshops for groups and teams! Enjoy this course at a time and place to suit you. 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