The minimum age to enroll is 10 years, as the guitar programs are designed for older children and adults. There is no maximum age limit.

Of course you can learn at your own pace. Duration of completion of the Levels/Program is based on your comfort.

Yes the slot for class is a permanent slot on a fixed day & time of a Week. The slot will be discussed with student before enrollment.

Online class is a "One on One" class with a single student.

Duration of an Online "One on One" class is 40 Minutes.

No, we do not provide offline classes.

One class per week is the standard for all programs. In between the classes the practice that you do at home is most important.

More classes will add value only If you are on vacation and have lots of free time to attend classes and practice a lot more. If you are on vacation, 2 classes per week can be taken for a short duration of 4 weeks or for the duration of your vacation.

The classes will be conducted by a BGMA in-house guitar instructor. For more info please visit "About Us" page of the website.

A single instructor will be assigned for a student.

Yes. All instructor's are BGMA in-house instructors, and follow our standard guitar programs and teaching methodology.

Yes. Practice at home is important on the lessons that are covered in a class. Classes are meant for learning new material, reviews and technical discussions.

Lessons are provided in digital format that can be downloaded.

Yes. The class can be rescheduled with advance intimation to instructor.

The fee is not just for the classes. Classes are only one part of the training. The fee covers the entire system — including program quality and digital material, instructor expertise, personalized guidance, and the overall quality of the training.

Generally fee follows a full course payment or other payment cycle.

BGMA follows a 2 Month Payment cycle. Fee is to be paid for every 2 Months as long as student is enrolled in the program.

No. A Laptop or desktop with broadband internet connection is a must.

Yes. After completing any of our guitar programs, BGMA certificate will be provided in digital format.

Additionally students can take up the RSL guitar grade exams and certification. For more info please visit the "Music Grade Certification" page.

There is absolutely no difference between them. Both are in-person classes with online classes conducted remotely on live video. Irrespective of online or offline, developing good skills in music depends on the quality of the programs & training, students commitment & practice and various other factors.

The additional advantage of live online music classes are

• You are no more constrained to a local area and can choose to learn from the best!

• Take class from any part of the world with the convenience of learning from home at a time that suits you the best.

• Online classes are private One-on-One classes resulting in much better learning experience and faster progress.

• Focused learning. No disturbance from other students and instruments!

• No time wasted in travelling, traffic jams or rain!

YouTube and AI-based guitar learning apps provide a large amount of content, but it is mostly unstructured and generic. As a result, most people, especially beginners often feel confused and directionless, develop gaps in fundamentals, or struggle to progress beyond basic chords.

At Bangalore Global Music Academy (BGMA), learning happens through one-on-one live online classes with professional in-house instructors, following a clear, structured curriculum. This personalized approach allows the instructor to correct technique in real time, adapt lessons to the student’s pace and goals, and ensure strong musical foundations from the start.

While YouTube and AI apps can be useful as reference tools at an intermediate or advanced level, they cannot replace personal mentorship, real-time feedback, and structured progression—which are essential for learning guitar effectively and confidently.

Absolutely! You can learn to play the guitar at any age. Age doesn’t matter when it comes to learning music. What truly matters is your interest and patience. Many people pick up instruments later in life and find great joy in it. With regular practice, you'll make steady progress and enjoy the journey.

At BGMA, learning the Guitar — for both hobbyists and serious learners — is a structured, skill-based journey that develops through consistent practice, commitment, and guided training. Musical progress cannot be evaluated in a single trial or demo session. For this reason, BGMA does not offer trial or demo classes.

However, after enrollment and full fee payment, every student receives a free introductory class. If you decide not to continue after this session, you may cancel the enrollment and receive a full refund, no questions asked.

It is good to start on a "Steel String Acoustic Guitar". It can be bought online or from local music shops.

Click here for the article on "Acoustic guitar buying guide for beginners" or visit the blog page for the article.

For guitar model recommendations please contact us on WhatsApp.