Guitar Lessons

"Lean your body forward slightly to support the guitar against your chest, for the poetry of the music should resound in your heart. " - Andres Segovia



    Teaching

    Teaching

    Graduated from Jinling Music School (Major in Classical Guitar), Song and Dance Troupe of Jiangsu Province (China), Ming has studied with Mr. Yu Benshan and Mr. Zhou Jianshi, before he started performing classical guitar music on the stage. Ming also attended master classes and workshops of various guitarists, such as David Tanenbaum (in Beijing, China), and Jan de Kloe (in Vancouver, BC), etc.

    Currently Ming is a member of R.G.T (Registry of Guitar Tutors), a director of the Vancouver Classic Guitar Society (Canada), and a hornored member of Nanjing Guitar Society (China). Ming was also an adjudicator of the 1st Annual Student Guitar Day in Vancouver. In 2010, Ming's student won silver medal for Grade 4 guitar from the Royal Conservatory of Music.

    RCM Certificate RCM R.G.T





  • Ming teaches classical guitar lessons in the Greater Vancouver and Lower Mainland of British Columbia. All ages are welcome and there is no prerequisite. The lesson focuses on the modern classical guitar techniques and perfect tones. Those techniques help students to build a solid technical background for their future. Ming also teaches Royal Conservatory of Music and RGT lessons at various levels.

  • Play live is very important for music students, and the skillful students are encouraged to perform in various socials and concerts.

  • Ming is also a registered guitar teacher in the Beethoven at Home Music School.

  • Click here for a sample course outline for entry level students.

  • Inquiries: info@burnabyguitar.com (Phone: 778-885-8996)


    Student comments

    "I started my guitar lessons since September 2009. As guitar was new to me, I had a lot of fear and concern at the very beginning. However, I was deeply impressed by the enthusiasm and professionalness of my mentor and greatly benefited from his well-designed courses. Beside, my mentor has been so kind, patient and considerate of me at all times and kept giving me encouragement from time to time. All these have built up my confidence and established my keen interest in playing classical guitar. Over the past months, I have made remarkable progress than expected. Finally, I wish to express my appreciation to my mentor for his excellent and professional classes." - Robin Ji

    "Ming Huang is a great guitar teacher and player. I've been in his classes for a few months and I've learned a lot from him. He is wonderful at teaching you all aspects of guitar playing. I couldn't have passed my Grade 4 RCM Exam with a mark of 84 without him. Thanks, Ming for all your help!" - Forest Sun

    Classical Guitar Lessons

    Classical Guitar Lessons

    Classical guitar is a solo style which is suitable for many types of music, from Renaissance to contemporary. The lesson starts at the various levels and study music theory, guitar technique, as well as musicality. Studys focus on tone, phrasing, and dynamic at a very early stage.

  • (A) Classical Guitar Performance

    • Regular - One-on-one: $40/hour
    Regular - Small group: $20/hour (3 students per group), $25/hour (2 students per group)
    Drop-in - (One-on-one): $60/hour

  • (B) RCM Preparation

    • Classical Guitar
    Introductory - Grade 4, One-on-one: $40/hour (not include books)
    Grade 5 - Grade 6, One-on-one: $45/hour (not include books)
    Grade 7 - 8, One-on-one: $50/hour (not include books)
    Grade 9, One-on-one: $55/hour (not include books)
    Grade 10 - ARCT, $60/hour (not include books)
    Contents:
    RCM techniques, studies, repertoires, sight-reading and ear test
    Books and materials: RCM books

  • RCM Mock Exams

    • RCM Mock Exams will help RCM guitar candidates prepare for their actual RCM exams. A written critique as well as marks will be given. This practice situation will help students to overcome nervousness and improve their musicality, and will almost certainly ensure a higher mark in the real exam.
    Pre-Grade 3: $30
    Grade 4 - 5: $40
    Grade 6 - 7: $50
    Grade 8 - 9: $55
    Grade 10: $65
    ARCT: $80 (For the accompaniment of concerto section, piano available, and candidate shall bring the performer to the mock exam)

  • Master class also available.

    Location and Availability for New Students

    Location: The corner of Rumble St and Nelson Ave in South Burnaby (20 minutes walking distance from Metrowtown, Bus available