Fingerstyle Academy
Singapore's first Fingerstyle Guitar Academy
Studio: Blk 154 Bishan St 13 #07-14, Singapore 570154
Levels: Beginner / Recreational, Intermediate, Advanced, Kids, Adult Learner
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✦About
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Looking for fingerstyle guitar lessons in Singapore? Fingerstyle Academy is a Singapore music school focused on fingerstyle acoustic guitar, and describes itself as the country's first fingerstyle guitar focused school. It was founded by guitarist Amos Lim and offers individual, group and online lessons.
Lessons and programmes
- Individual lessons: one-to-one, 1 hour, at flexible timings. TABs are included. Listed at S$70-80 per lesson.
- Group classes: 2 to 3 students grouped by skill level and song preferences, 1 hour, TABs included. Listed at S$40-50 per lesson.
- Online lessons: one-to-one, 1 hour, open to students worldwide. Listed at S$70-80 per lesson.
- House calls: available island-wide for a S$20 travel fee per class.
Every lesson is tailored to the student, whether you want to learn any song you love, play by ear or compose your own pieces. Each student is assessed individually at a free trial lesson.
How students progress
The academy teaches in three stages: watch and learn (techniques, reading TABs, music and guitar theory), play by ear, and song composition. No perfect pitch is needed, and students with no music background are welcome.
Graded exams
Lessons are not built around graded exams, but the instructors are certified to help students who want to take them. The institutions covered are London College of Music (LCM), Trinity College London (TCL), Rockschool and ABRSM Music Theory. Exam fees are not included in lesson prices.
Why students choose Fingerstyle Academy
- Founder with a performing background: Amos Lim has 8 years of teaching experience, performed at TEDx Youth Singapore 2013, and was an Asia's Got Talent quarter-finalist.
- Three instructors: Amos Lim, Mona Wang (LCM certified, music producer) and Ian Wei (teaching since 2016).
- A community: the academy is a registered music school in Singapore and also a sub-record label, with student recordings, concerts and events.
Book a free trial lesson through the academy's website, WhatsApp, phone or email.
✦Approach
Teaching philosophy.
Every student is unique, so every lesson is carefully curated and tailored to the student or class, with a free trial lesson to assess each student individually.
✦Location
Where we are.
Blk 154 Bishan St 13 #07-14, Singapore 570154
Get directions ↗✦FAQs
Common questions.
Fingerstyle Academy offers individual (one-to-one) lessons, group classes of 2 to 3 students, online one-to-one lessons open to students worldwide, and house calls island-wide.
Individual and online lessons are S$70-80 per 1-hour lesson. Group classes (2 to 3 students) are S$40-50 per 1-hour lesson. TABs are included. House calls carry a S$20 travel fee per class. Music grading exam fees are not included.
Yes. Each student is individually assessed at a free trial lesson. You can book it through the academy's website, WhatsApp, phone or email.
No. The academy teaches students with no music background. Lessons start with guitar techniques, reading TABs, and music and guitar theory, and are tailored to your song preferences and skill level.
Lessons follow three stages: watch and learn (techniques, TABs, theory), play by ear, and song composition. You can learn any song you like.
Lessons are not built around graded exams, but the instructors are certified and can help you prepare. Covered institutions are London College of Music (LCM), Trinity College London (TCL), Rockschool and ABRSM Music Theory.
The team is Amos Lim (founder and instructor), Mona Wang (instructor and music producer, LCM certified) and Ian Wei (instructor, teaching guitar since 2016).
Yes. The founder has taught kids, students, NSFs, working adults and retirees.
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