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Hello! My name is Eric and Im a professional guitar teacher offering personalized lessons in Singapore.
Having worked for Hewlett Packard for 13 years, I was first an engineer, then progressed to trainer, manager, and, latterly, a consultant for the Asia Pacific region. I gave this up in order to pursue my passion for playing and teaching the classical guitar.
I am a passionate, friendly and focussed teacher. I like to tailor my lessons to each students individual goals and learning needs.
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During my career I have taught and produced nearly 50 LCME Grade 8 Classical Guitar students and more than a dozen of LCME Diploma students. I am very well received as a patient, passionate and deliciated guitar teacher from the numerous testimonials of my students.
I am also a Principal Study Lecturer with Singapore Raffles Music College teaching the Diploma and Bachelor of Music program awarded by London College of Music, University of West London.
Lessons are pay-as-you-go, weekly, fortnightly or as suits you.
I am pleased to offer my teaching to students of all ages and abilities.
I have been playing since the age of 14, progressing through the grades (AB) and continuing to enjoy playing throughout my career in IT, incorporating some private teaching.
In 2009 I made the decision to teach full-time and in 2016 started Poco Music Studio LLP and has since established a large and flourishing practice. I have continued to study and have gained both teaching and performing qualifications, but I'm ever eager to learn more. I am the first Singaporean to hold a FLCM in Classical Guitar Performance.
I am an Exam Centre Representative for London College of Music Examinations (LCME) in Singapore and my center, Poco Music Studio LLP, is an accredited examination center for the London College of Music Examinations.
I have a wife, Helen, and 3 children and, in my spare time, enjoys maintaining my aquariums and aviary hobbies.
I am a qualified music teacher, having achieved a Fellowship Diploma of the London College of Music, FLCM, in Classical Guitar Performance, Licentiate Diploma of the London College of Music, LLCM, in Classical Guitar Performance, Licentiate Diploma of the Trinity College of London, LTCL, in Classical Guitar Recital, Licentiate Diploma of the London College of Music, LLCM(TD), in Classical Guitar Teaching, Associate Diploma of the Trinity College of London, ATCL, in Classical Guitar Recital, Associate Diploma of the London College of Music, ALCM(TD), in Classical Guitar Teaching, Diploma of the London College of Music, DipMusLCM, in Music Theory.
We are very fortunate to have an abundance of great music stores in Singapore, here are a few of my favourites.
Swee Lee are located on 1 Vista Exchange Green, #01-07/08/09/10 The Star Vista, Singapore 138617. Swee Lee is the premiere music store in Singapore for guitarists. With a huge variety of stock both in store and online you can find everything from beginner guitars to sought after professional instruments.
Valentine Music is located on 21 Bukit Batok Cres, 29-79 WCEGA Tower, Singapore 658065. Valentine Music specialises in music equipment. Here you can find DJ decks, microphones, PA systems and more.
Luther Music is located on 5 Coleman Street, #02-16 Excelsior Shopping Centre, Singapore 179805. Luther Music are leading retailers in Acoustic and Electric Guitars, FX Pedals, Amplifiers and Keyboards. Luther Music even have a selection of home and studio recording equipment.
Whether you are looking to learn to play for enjoyment, pass grade examinations, audition for music college or become a professional musician, I am confident that I can assist you on your musical journey and I would be delighted to help you achieve these goals.
[email protected]Lessons are $18 per half hour session.
Lessons take place in my deciated music school Poco Music Studio LLP Based in 542258 Singapore.
I welcome students of all abilities abilities from the age of 12 upwards.
I recommend all my students take lessons weekly for maximum progress in a shorter amount of time. However I do allow fortnightly lessons.
At Guitar Lessons Singapore we operare a 48 hour cancellation policy. If you need to cancel a lesson, please let me know 48 hours in advance. If you cancel a lesson within 48 hours of the start date it will be charged at full lesson fee.
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Guitar Teacher
Eric Loh Eng Soon