๐ŸŽธ Guitar & Bass Lessons ยท Brampton

Guitar lessons
your way.

Acoustic, electric, or bass โ€” from a first chord to RCM exam prep. SYNERGY's guitar teachers build lessons around your goals, your style, and your pace.

Ages 5+ Acoustic ยท Electric ยท Bass In-studio or online RCM prep available
Guitar students during recording week at SYNERGY
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Guitar lesson at SYNERGY Brampton
About Our Guitar Program

For every guitarist โ€” every goal.

Guitar lessons at SYNERGY are designed around the individual. Whether you're a young beginner picking up their first acoustic, a teen who wants to play electric and learn tabs, an adult who always wanted to try, or a serious student working through RCM โ€” our teachers meet you where you are.

Lessons focus on your goals. That might mean reading sheet music and working toward exams, or it might mean learning the songs you love. Our teachers develop a plan around what you actually want to achieve โ€” and the "For the Love of It" philosophy means there's no wrong answer.

Theory is available as an add-on back-to-back with your lesson โ€” one of the few guitar programs in Brampton and the GTA to offer this.

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Programs by Age & Style

A curriculum matched
to every student.

Kids guitar lessons at SYNERGY
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Ages 5+
Young Beginners
Guitar for Kids
Young guitarists start with the Guitar for the Small Fry series โ€” age-appropriate pieces and technique paired with the SYNERGY Method theory book. Fun, interactive, and designed to keep young students engaged and progressing.
Curriculum
Guitar for the Small Fry ยท SYNERGY Method
Guitar lessons for kids at SYNERGY
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All Ages
Building Foundations
Beginner & Intermediate Guitar
The Alfred's guitar series guides students through foundational technique, sheet music reading, and tab โ€” while building proper posture and performance etiquette. A solid, proven curriculum that takes beginners through to intermediate level with confidence.
Curriculum
Alfred's Guitar series
Teen and adult electric guitar lessons at SYNERGY
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Teens & Adults
Faster Progress
Guitar for Teens & Adults
Hal Leonard method books are a favourite for teen and adult learners โ€” getting you to real, complex pieces faster. Theory is woven into lessons, and students are always welcome to bring in additional repertoire. Acoustic, electric, or bass โ€” your choice.
Curriculum
Hal Leonard series ยท Student-requested repertoire
RCM guitar lessons at SYNERGY
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All Levels
Exam Track
RCM Guitar
Our teachers are highly experienced in the RCM guitar curriculum and exam preparation. Technique, ear training, and sight-reading are all included. Group theory lessons are available back-to-back with your practical lesson โ€” in-studio or online โ€” to get co-requisite requirements started early.
Includes
Repertoire ยท Technique ยท Ear Training ยท Sight-Reading ยท Theory
Lesson Formats

Choose the format that works for you.

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Private Guitar Lessons
Most Flexible
One-on-one lessons fully tailored to your goals. Available Monday through Saturday at both Brampton locations or online.
  • โœ“30 or 60 minute options
  • โœ“Acoustic, electric, or bass
  • โœ“Beginner through advanced
  • โœ“Make-up credits available
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Small Group Guitar
Budget-Friendly
A great way to try guitar in a social setting at a lower cost. 8-week sessions for beginners who want to explore before committing to private lessons.
  • โœ“1-hour weekly classes
  • โœ“Small class sizes
  • โœ“Transfer to private anytime
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RCM Exam Prep
Exam Track
Full RCM guitar exam preparation โ€” all components covered, all levels available. Our teachers have guided students through every RCM level.
  • โœ“Repertoire, technique & etudes
  • โœ“Ear training & sight-reading
  • โœ“Theory co-requisites
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Just for Fun
No Exams Required
No exams, no pressure โ€” just the music you want to play. Songs, styles, and goals are all yours. Our teachers will build around whatever you want to learn.
  • โœ“Any style or genre
  • โœ“Student-directed repertoire
  • โœ“All ages and levels
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RAP & Audition Prep
High School Prep
Preparing for a Regional Arts Program or arts high school audition? We'll prepare you with the right repertoire and performance confidence.
  • โœ“Tailored audition repertoire
  • โœ“Performance coaching
  • โœ“High school credits available
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Music Theory

Theory back-to-back โ€”
one visit, twice the progress.

SYNERGY is one of the few guitar programs in Brampton and the GTA that offers a dedicated group theory class back-to-back with your private lesson. Understanding theory accelerates your guitar playing and covers RCM co-requisite requirements before they become a bottleneck.

Theory classes are available in-studio or online โ€” making it easy to cover your written requirements regardless of where you take your practical lessons.

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What theory covers:
Note reading & rhythm
Scales, keys & harmony
Tabs & notation
Intervals, chords & progressions
RCM theory co-requisites (all levels)
Ear training & dictation
from $12
per theory class ยท add-on to your
guitar lesson ยท in-studio or online
Why SYNERGY for Guitar

More than strumming โ€” a real program.

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Goal-first teaching
Your teacher builds your program around your specific goals โ€” whether that's exam prep, learning favourite songs, developing technique, or performing at recitals.
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Experienced instructors
All SYNERGY guitar teachers bring university training and real performance experience. RCM-experienced teachers available for all exam levels.
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Theory built in
Theory is available as an add-on back-to-back with your lesson โ€” one of the few guitar programs in the GTA that makes this easy and convenient.
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Acoustic, electric & bass
We teach all styles of guitar โ€” classical, acoustic, electric, and bass. Whatever instrument you play or want to play, we have a teacher for you.
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Performance opportunities
Recitals at Lester B. Pearson Theatre and Cyril Clark Theatre give guitar students real performance experience and meaningful goals throughout the year.
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Two Brampton locations
East Academy on Mountainash Road East and South Academy on Hurontario Street โ€” plus fully online lessons for students across Ontario.
Common Questions

Guitar lesson FAQs.

What age can children start guitar lessons?+
Guitar lessons are available from age 5. Young beginners start with the Guitar for the Small Fry curriculum โ€” age-appropriate pieces and technique designed to keep young students engaged and progressing.
Do you teach acoustic, electric, and bass guitar?+
Yes โ€” we teach acoustic, electric, and bass guitar. When you register, just let us know which instrument you play or are interested in and we'll match you with the right teacher.
Do guitar lessons include music theory?+
Theory is woven into all guitar lessons, and our Guitar + Theory option adds a dedicated 30-minute group theory class back-to-back with your private lesson. This is one of the few guitar programs in Brampton offering this โ€” and it makes a real difference in how quickly students progress.
Do you offer RCM guitar exam preparation?+
Yes. Our teachers are highly experienced in the RCM guitar curriculum and prepare students for all levels of examination โ€” including repertoire, technique, ear training, sight-reading, and theory co-requisites.
Can I just learn songs I like without doing exams?+
Absolutely โ€” our just-for-fun program is exactly that. No exams, no recitals, no pressure. Your teacher will build lessons around the music you love and the goals you have. It's one of the most popular ways to take guitar at SYNERGY.
Are online guitar lessons available?+
Yes โ€” online guitar lessons are available for students across Ontario and beyond. Theory classes are also available online, making it easy to do both your practical and written lessons from home.
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Ready to pick up the guitar?

Trial lessons from $110 ยท 4 weeks ยท no commitment ยท theory included