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Classical Guitar: Foundational Skills and Techniques
古典吉他技巧入門

Course Code
MUSI9158
Application Code
2290-1422NW
Study mode
Part-time
Start Date
03 Jun 2025 (Tue)
Duration
12 weeks
Language
Cantonese, suppl with English
Course Fee
HK$2790
Deadline on 22 May 2025 (Thu)
Enquiries
3762 0094
2151 0720
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Highlights

This course offers a hands-on introduction to the art of classical guitar playing. Designed for beginners, it focuses on practical techniques essential for mastering this beautiful instrument. Students will learn proper posture, finger positioning, and basic strumming patterns, along with an introduction to reading sheet music and tablature. The course emphasizes active playing and practice, ensuring that participants gain confidence and proficiency in performing simple classical pieces. By the end of the course, students will have a foundation in classical guitar playing, enabling them to continue their musical journey with confidence.

Programme Details

 *Please attend class according to the schedule below, class and time may change, please check our website regularly*

Class schedule:

Application code Date Time
2290-1422NW 3rd June 2025 to 26th August 2025 (Tue) 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM

Students with an attendance rate of 70% or above will receive a Statement of Attendance issued by the School.

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Start Date 03 Jun 2025 (Tue)
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Days / Time
  • Tuesday, 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Duration
  • 12 meeting(s)
Venue

Teacher Information

Ms. Sonia Pui-Yi Au

Background

Ms. Sonia Pui-Yi Au is a classical guitarist with a Bachelor's degree in Guitar Performance from Newcastle Conservatorium of Music, Australia, embarked on her musical journey at age 12 under the mentorship of John Kam. Leading her school's guitar ensemble to success in the Hong Kong School Music Festival, Sonia's passion for music deepened.

Studying under Giuseppe Zangari in Australia, she showcased her talent in broadcasts on the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Returning to Hong Kong, Sonia played concertos with the Hong Kong Guitar Ensemble and toured internationally. Currently, she passionately serves as a classical guitar and music theory teacher and performer in Hong Kong, creating a nurturing learning environmnet. Her multifaceted experiences, reflect a musician deeply connected to her craft and, a teacher committed to inspiring the next generation of guitar and music thoery enthusiasts. 

Fee

Course Fee
  • Course Fee : HK$2790

Entry Requirements

For classical guitar enthusiasts and beginners

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Enrolment Method
Payment Method
1. Cash, EPS, WeChat Pay Or Alipay

Course fees can be paid by cash, EPS, WeChat Pay or Alipay at any HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres.

2. Cheque Or Bank draft

Course fees can also be paid by crossed cheque or bank draft made payable to “HKU SPACE”. Please specify the programme title(s) for application and applicant’s name. You may either:

  • bring the completed form(s), together with the appropriate course or application fees in the form of a cheque, and any required supporting documents to any of the HKU SPACE enrolment centres;
  • or mail the above documents to any of the HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres, specifying “Course Application” on the envelope. HKU SPACE will not be responsible for any loss of personal information and payment sent by mail.
3. VISA/Mastercard

Applicants may also pay the course fee by VISA or Mastercard, including the “HKU SPACE Mastercard”, at any HKU SPACE enrolment centres. Holders of the HKU SPACE Mastercard can enjoy a 10-month interest-free instalment period for courses with a tuition fee worth a minimum of HK$2,000; however, the course applicant must also be the cardholder himself/herself. For enquiries, please contact our staff at any enrolment centres.

4. Online Payment

Online application / enrolment is offered for most open admission courses (enrolled on first come, first served basis) and selected award-bearing programmes. Application fees and course fees of these programmes/courses can be settled by using "PPS by Internet" (not available via mobile phones), VISA or Mastercard. In addition to the aforesaid online payment channels, new and continuing students of award-bearing programmes with available online service, they may also pay their course fees by Online WeChat Pay, Online Alipay or Faster Payment System (FPS). Please refer to Enrolment Methods - Online Enrolment  for details.

Notes

  • If the programme/course is starting within five working days, application by post is not recommended to avoid any delays. Applicants are advised to enrol in person at HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres and avoid making cheque payment under this circumstance.

  • Fees paid are not refundable except under very exceptional circumstances (e.g. course cancellation due to insufficient enrolment), subject to the School’s discretion. In exceptional cases where a refund is approved, fees paid by cash, EPS, WeChat Pay, Alipay, cheque, FPS or PPS by Internet will be reimbursed by a cheque, and fees paid by credit card will be reimbursed to the credit card account used for payment. 

  • In addition to the published fees, there may be additional costs associated with individual programmes. Please refer to the relevant course brochures or direct any enquiries to the relevant programme team for details.
  • Fees and places on courses cannot be transferrable from one applicant to another. Once accepted onto a course, the student may not change to another course without approval from HKU SPACE. A processing fee of HK$120 will be levied on each approved transfer.
  • HKU SPACE will not be responsible for any loss of payment, receipt, or personal information sent by mail.
  • For payment certification, please submit a completed form, a sufficiently stamped and self-addressed envelope, and a crossed cheque for HK$30 per copy made payable to “HKU SPACE” to any of our enrolment centres.
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