Guitar Skills - Level 1
Master basic guitar techniques
Master basic guitar techniques
In Point Blank's unique Guitar Skills - Level 1 course, you’ll learn essential techniques that will help you translate your musical ideas to the guitar fretboard. Teach your fingers to play chords, scales, melodies, and strumming patterns before reading chord charts for popular songs and writing your own chord progressions. This ten-week course meets for two hours per week, and is taught by professional guitar instructors in small class sizes of 16 students or less. Unlock the guitar techniques used by professional guitarists and producers to help you take your music to the next level. No previous experience required.
Join a global alumni community with the likes of PB London graduate Leona Lewis. Get exclusive masterclasses from the likes of Mark de Clive-Lowe, Laura Escude (Jay Z, Kanye West), Daddy Kev (Low End Theory) and Jimmy Mac (Lorde). Our Admissions Advisors will support you through the enrollment process, so please call with any questions.
Space is limited to 16 students maximum, so Enroll Now to save your spot!
Point Blank is proud to offer partner discounts and exclusive features to students in our LA School. Call a college Admissions Advisor now at (323) 594-8740 or Contact Us to take your guitar skills to the next level.
| Duration | 1 Term |
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| Available start dates | 2025 |
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| Weekly timetable | One 2-hour class each week for 10 weeks. Daytime, evening & weekend slots open. Contact us for details. |
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| Have questions? Check the FAQ's for quick answers. |
Lead guitarist and co-songwriter for Sugarcult, who hit the Top 40 Billboard charts three times and sold 1M+ units worldwide. Music videos on MTV & CNN, toured on bills with Green Day & Blink 182.
AKA Neia Jane, Chloe is an alternative rock/pop singer, songwriter, and producer and graduate of Berklee College of Music, studied Songwriting and Music Business. She released her debut album “Magic & Honey” in 2019 and has been releasing new music ever since.
Multi-instrumentalist producer, recorded & toured with Weezer, Nada Surf, Spain, Ozma, Sanglorians, and more. Bachelor's & master's degrees in music from UCLA & Cal State LA. Composer for Lifetime TV show American Princess.
Multi-instrumentalist composer on guitar, bass, keyboard, and electronics who works in an electro jazz fusion style. Studied at Berklee, U of Maryland, & U of North Texas. Peep his recent record "Odd Times."
Composer, songwriter, producer, who co-founded alternative pop band The Twigs. Multi-instrumentalist on keyboard, voice, guitar, bass, uke, and perc. Toured with Jane’s Addiction, The Mars Volta, Lisa Marie Presley, Bitter:Sweet, others.
Nathaniel Nutter writes and produces under the name Savah and Lost Triibe, and has performed music for over 10 years. He has accrued millions of streams on his independent releases on Spotify and has over 5 years of music teaching experience.
I really enjoy being a student at Point Blank. Everything’s been great so far. The staff is very welcoming, the teachers are experienced and passionate, and the work environment is fantastic. - Justyna, Singing student
Latin Grammy Award nominee Bryan Dotel has had great success as a Tropical Reggaeton producer after graduating from PBLA, including amassing more than a million views on YouTube.
Cathleen has been dancing all her life & already accomplished a bunch of amazing things while studying at PB. She toured with Kanye West as part of his creative team and is a DJ and classically trained pianist.
PBLA Certificate student Travis is a KCRW DJ spinning lost un-classics, playful electronics, spine-snapping breaks and a quirky selection of mind-melting grooves by the pound. Served fresh weekly.
PBLA graduate Gina holds residencies in top California night clubs, tours internationally & plays festivals around the world from Rhythm & Vines in New Zealand, to Soundwave Canada & Burning Man.
Kamel aka Dead-Tones is Guy Gerber’s protege, personal assistant and tour manager. Over Summer he is based in Ibiza as Rumours' main resident, and has releases on labels including Kindisch, Motek, Dialtones Records.
Co-founder of 'A Club Called Rhonda', has organized parties in LA & beyond for the past 8 years. Known for its stylish crowd and underground vibe, Rhonda hosts up-and-coming DJs and artists alike.
| Fees (US) | Saving over monthly installments | ||
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| $895 payment in full | $90 | ||
| $100 reg fee + balance of $795 | $90 | ||
| $100 reg fee + $295 per month | |||
| See details during the enrollment process. | |||
A guitar and a capo are required to take this program. An acoustic guitar (nylon- or steel-string) is recommended and preferable; electric guitars are also acceptable, but acoustic guitars are preferred. All other equipment you need will be provided on campus. If you decide to buy additional equipment, we will be happy to facilitate student discounts for you with leading industry partners.
For each 10-week course in musicianship, piano, guitar, or bass, classes normally meet once per week for 2 hours on a weekday in one of the following timeslots:
Class schedules are confirmed and released two weeks prior to the start of each quarter. Please call (323) 594-8740 for the most up-to-date information on scheduling and class availability. Our facilities are also open for student use from six to seven days a week, giving you valuable time in the studio to practice your musicianship or instrumental exercises and reinforce your new skills outside of class sessions.
Our students have many options for housing accommodations near pointblank Los Angeles. Please visit our Student Accommodation page or Contact an Admissions Advisor for more info.
Yes. Classes are usually available in the evening and on weekends, and we will be happy to arrange a class schedule that works around your other professional commitments. Please check with an Admissions Advisor to see what scheduling options are available by calling +1 (323) 594-8740 or by completing the Contact Us form.
International students have different options for attending pointblank classes depending on their country of origin. These include the B2 visitor visa, the ESTA visa waiver program, and more. We do not offer F or M student visas at this time.
Further information for international students can be found here on our International Students USA page. Please call +1 (323) 594-8740 or Contact Us for assistance.
If you have further questions, please contact an Admissions Advisor or call us directly at +1 (323) 594-8740. You may also review the pointblank Music School Catalog for complete information about our programs and policies.