Guitar Lessons

Electric, Acoustic, Bass & Ukulele Lessons.
5 years - Adults.

Guitar Lessons, but better.

Are you a parent in search of a holistic musical experience for your child? An adult student returning to the world of guitar? Or someone looking to explore a newfound passion for music and personal growth? We’ve got you covered…

Why Choose Guitar Lessons?

Whether you are a parent for a 5+ year old, or an adult, the WCMS Guitar Program can be tailored to you.

This is what set’s Guitar Lessons at WCMS apart from any other school in Perth:

🎸 Innovative Learning: Immerse yourself in our distinctive approach to guitar education. Enjoy private guitar lessons each week, supplemented with an engaging 60-minute Muso Workshop or Concert in the last week of each month.

🎸 Guitar Mastery: Elevate your guitar skills to new heights as you master techniques such as fretwork precision, chord progressions, and emotional expression, enabling you to evolve into a confident and accomplished guitarist.

🎸 Music Beyond Guitar: Learn how to perform, jam, write music, record music & more in your Muso Workshops.

🎸 Choose your Instrument: Choose from electric, acoustic, bass guitar and ukulele.

🎸 Tailored Curriculum: Our carefully designed WCMS curriculum accommodates students of all ages and skill levels. Progress through four distinct pillars, each unlocking exclusive features of the WCMS experience, from special performances to personalised learning paths, and exclusive WCMS merchandise as you advance through each level.

🎸 Inclusive Community: At WCMS, everyone is warmly welcomed, regardless of age, background, or abilities. We take great pride in offering dedicated support for neurodiverse students, fostering an inclusive and encouraging learning environment.

🎸 Life Skills Beyond Music: Our commitment transcends music, focusing on building essential life skills such as confidence, resilience, self-worth, and self-esteem, beneficial to students of all ages and invaluable for a lifetime.

🎸 Nurturing Environment: Experience personal growth that extends beyond just musical proficiency. Our nurturing and engaging environment is designed to help you develop not only as a musician but as an individual, no matter your age. Unleash your musical potential with WCMS Guitar Lessons, where your unique journey begins.

  • “WCMS is an amazing school and my child is learning so much more than just guitar. She always feel appreciated and safe. I’m happy to recommend WCMS as it’s value for money and such a welcoming space”

    Amanda, Parent

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We guarantee that you'll be completely satisfied with your experience at West Coast Music School.

If, for any reason you're not, we'll give you your money back.

Why Choose WCMS?

🌟 Monthly Freedom: Embrace learning at your own pace. Join or leave with our flexible monthly enrolment, no long-term commitments.

🌟 Year-Round Progress: Unveil your musical potential every week of the year. We offer 49 weeks of lessons for continuous growth.

🌟 Missed Lesson Flexibility: Life happens, and we understand. Easily reschedule or adjust your lessons when unexpected events come your way.

🌟 All-Inclusive Membership: Enjoy the simplicity of all-inclusive pricing, covering every aspect of your musical journey. No surprise costs.

🌟 Showtime Moments: Look forward to up to five performance opportunities each year, building both musical talents and stage confidence.

🌟 Tailored Learning: Our guitar program features a carefully crafted curriculum from WCMS, fostering a deep love for music and holistic development.

🌟 Memorable Celebrations: Your musical journey is filled with milestones, from adding your touch to our studio to the grand Annual Graduation Gala. Create lasting memories with us.

Guitar Skills You Will Learn

  • Develop proficiency in diverse strumming patterns, including finger-style, alternate picking, and more, to enhance rhythm and dynamics.

  • Learn to master various chord progressions, from basic to complex, that are fundamental to playing songs on the guitar/ukulele

  • Acquire the ability to swiftly identify and navigate the fretboard, enabling seamless chord transitions and soloing.

  • Explore different scales such as pentatonic, blues, and major scales to enhance your lead guitar skills and soloing capabilities.

  • Gain expertise in barre chords, which open up new possibilities for chord voicings and enable you to play in different keys.

  • Delve into the world of fingerstyle playing, learning intricate fingerpicking patterns and techniques to add depth to your music.

  • For bass enthusiasts, perfect techniques like plucking, slapping, and popping to create rich and groove-heavy basslines.

  • Specifically for ukulele, grasp unique strumming techniques that contribute to the charming, distinct sound of the instrument.

  • Dive into the theoretical aspects of music, including scales, intervals, and harmony, to deepen your understanding of guitar and musical composition.

  • For electric guitar players, learn to utilise various effects pedals, such as distortion, delay, and reverb, to sculpt your guitar's tone and experiment with sound

  • Broaden your musical repertoire by learning a diverse selection of songs, styles, and genres, enhancing your versatility as a guitarist and providing a richer musical experience.

  • Enhance your listening skills, enabling you to play by ear, transcribe music, and improvise with greater confidence.

The WCMS Philosophy

OUTCOME-FOCUSED

Your child will feel motivated as they reach their goals and experience a tangible sense of progress throughout their music journey.

FLEXIBLE

Your lessons are designed to compliment your life. From 30 day enrolment periods to easy rescheduling of lessons, find peace of mind in knowing that you will never feel ‘stuck’.

TAILORED

See you child’s confidence and self-esteem blossom as they feel guided, nurtured and supported on their perfectly tailored learning journey.

  • “Learning to play music with WCMS has made me feel confident enough to try new things that would normally be way outside of my comfort zone”

    Leuca, Student

Guitar Lesson Pricing

After something a little more… flexible?

Whether you are FIFO, a shift worker, or just looking for something a bit more flexible, we have you covered! With a 5 or 10 casual lesson package you have full autonomy to book in for a lesson whenever it suits your schedule.

The best part? Your lesson credits will never expire.

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5 Epic Concerts Every Year

Ready Start Guitar Lessons?

Let’s see where your guitar journey will take you

Frequently Asked
Questions

    • Acoustic

    • Electric

    • Bass

    • Ukulele

  • Our guided online enrolment process is easy! Enrol by yourself online by :

    1. Clicking any ‘enrol now’ or ‘book a trial’ button on this page

    2. Choose your chosen instrument and lesson length

    3. Choosing a Mentor & Lesson time that suits you

    4. Selecting your start date/trial date

    5. Choose your chosen payment plan (trial lesson or monthly enrolment)

    6. Complete your online enrolment form details

    7. Confirm your lesson enrolment

    Once your enrolment is complete online, you will receive a confirmation email from us.

    Otherwise, feel free to put in an enquiry form and we will get back to you.

  • Instrumental lessons are available for 5 year olds to adults.

    However, if your child is an absolute beginner with no previous music experience, please look at the following programs first:

    1. Mini Musos (for 4-6 years olds). Learn more: here

    2. Intro To Music (for 6-11 year olds). Learn more: here

  • We welcome everyone, from absolute beginners to advanced musicians. Our curriculum is designed to meet each student at their current skill level and progress from there.

    If you are an absolute beginner under the age of 6, check out MINI MUSOS here

    If you are an absolute beginner between the ages of 6 and 11, please check out the Intro to Music Course here

  • Each month follows the same general structure:

    WEEK 1: Private Lesson
    WEEK 2: Private Lesson
    WEEK 3: Private Lesson
    WEEK 4: Muso Workshops

    In months that extend to 5 weeks long, enjoy an additional private lesson on us.

  • The Muso Workshops are a dynamic series of hands-on sessions where students create, collaborate, and refine their musical skills—building toward a Music Video Competition in October!

    The WCMS community will vote for the best performances, and the winners will take the stage at the End of Concert/Gala!

    Each workshop is 60 minutes and will occur around the same time as your usual lesson in the last week of select months.

    To see what workshops we have coming up, head to www.westcoastmusic.com.au/calendar

  • No. We offer month-to-month enrolment, providing flexibility and convenience. You are not locked into long-term commitments, and you can start at any time and cancel at any time. This allows you to tailor your lessons to your schedule and preferences

  • Lessons continue all year round to ensure continuous learning for all students.

    If you would like to take time of during school holidays, simply cancel and reschedule those lessons for when it suits you.

  • We do offer private lessons only through our ‘Solo Pathway’. For more information on this, please email hello@westcoastmusic.com.au

  • Yes! Duo instrumental lessons are available on request. These are ideal for siblings of finanvially savvy families or for those students who learn better in group environments. For more information, please email us at hello@westcoastmusic.com

  • Yes! In addition to our in-studio lessons at 16 Morris Pl Innaloo, you can opt to have your lessons in the comfort of your own home with either a mentor travelling to you each week or by tuning in via zoom each week.

    For more information, please email hello@westcoastmusic.com.au

  • Our instrumental lessons have an all-inclusive pricing structure. The cost includes your private lessons, Group Musicianship Sessions, performance opportunities, and access to exclusive WCMS benefits.

    You can find detailed pricing information here

FAQ about guitar lessons Perth at West Coast Music School