Courses
Learn to Play Basic Acoustic Guitar Level 1
Start Date: 22 Aug 2025 | End Date: 26 Sep 2025
Peninsula Plaza, 111 North Bridge Road, Unit 07-05/06, Singapore 179098
About National Silver Academy (NSA)
The National Silver Academy (NSA) is a network of post-secondary education institutions (PSEIs) (i.e. ITE, polytechnics, universities and arts institutions) and community-based organisations that offer learning opportunities that are subsidised for seniors. Seniors and PRs aged 50 years and above can look forward to attending short courses and bite-sized courses that are exam free. For courses run by community-based organisations, the final fee payable – for both Singaporean and Permanent Resident seniors – takes into account the support given by the government to community-based organisations to develop and offer the short courses.
About The Singapore Association for Continuing Education (SACE)
The Singapore Association for Continuing Education (SACE) is a registered charity with MOE. It offers over 80 courses under the National Silver Academy, most of which are highly subsidised for Singaporeans & Permanent Residents aged 50 and above. SACE serves the continuing learning needs of adults of all ages.
| Course Details | |
| Course Number | SACE-CBO-M-146E-2025-08-01 |
| Course Start | 22/08/2025 |
| Course End | 26/09/2025 |
| Registration | Open |
| Duration | 12 hours over 6 sessions |
| Sessions | Friday 1:30pm-3:30pm, 22/8, 29/8, 5/9, 12/9, 19/9, 26/9 |
| Objective | Students will be able to play chords, read rhythm, notations and chord charts to be able to play their favourite songs. |
| Description | To learn theory, how to read music notations and rhythmic patterns. To use simple chords and to learn how to change chords with the left hand and the ability to strum with the right hand. |
| Trainer | Matthew Lee
Mathew has taught both acoustic and electric guitar for 13 years in various music school and also private lessons. He obtained a higher diploma from the Institute of Contemporary Music Performance in London in guitar. He also obtainted ABRSM grade 8 in both piano practical and theory. He also had many performing experience both locally and overseas. He also recorded his instrumental rock album “ Strawberry Vanilla” |
| Venue | Peninsula Plaza, 111 North Bridge Road, Unit 07-05/06, Singapore 179098 |
| Application | Register online with details on Course Topic, Start Date, Full Name (as in NRIC/FIN), Date of Birth, Gender, NRIC/FIN, Race, Citizenship, Address & Postal Code, Email and Contact Number. |
| Fees Payable | $48.00 pp NSA fee for Singaporean/PR age 50+, $240.00 pp for all others |
| SkillsFuture Credit (SFC) | Applicable |
| SACE Membership Credit (SMC) | Applicable for SACE members |
| Contact Person | Secretariat Tel: 6266 0648 or Email: secretariat@sace.org.sg |
