COPA Guitar Course – Shape Your Sound, Shred the Stage
Master Rhythm, Lead & Performance Skills in a Hands-On Environment
Unlock your full potential as a guitarist with COPA’s industry-driven Guitar Course.
Whether you dream of touring the world, recording in top studios, or teaching the next generation, this course will give you the skills and confidence to build a successful music career.
What You’ll Learn
The Guitar Course forms part of COPA’s Music Performance programme, offering a focused and immersive experience in one of five core disciplines: Guitar, Bass, Drums, Keyboard, or Vocals. Guitar students receive dedicated training tailored to electric or acoustic performance, technical development, music theory, and genre versatility.
Course highlights include:
- Mastering rhythm and lead guitar techniques
- Music theory and ear training for guitarists
- Improvisation and stylistic diversity
- Studio session work and live performance
- Songwriting, arrangement, and ensemble collaboration
Study More Than One Instrument (Optional)
Want to broaden your skill set? If your timetable allows, you can enrol in a second instrument as a full course for an additional fee.
Why Study Guitar at COPA?
At COPA, we blend hands-on, practical learning with real industry insight. You’ll learn from qualified facilitators who are professional musicians, gigging artists, and producers, ensuring that your training is always current and relevant. Our graduates go on to become recording artists, touring musicians, session players, music teachers, and entrepreneurs. Whether you want to shine on stage or work behind the scenes, COPA gives you the tools and network to get there.
Qualification:
Campus of Performing Arts Music Performance Certificate
Duration:
This is a one-year stand-alone certificate. The certificate can be studied in a full-time capacity in one year or in a part-time capacity over two years. Entry into this course is subject to passing an audition.
Modules:
- Aural (Ear Training)
- Compose and Arrange Music
- Keyboard Skills
- Live Performance Workshop
- Music Business
- Music Culture
- Music Theory
- Practical Instrument: Bass Guitar | Drums | Guitar | Keyboard | Vocals
- Stage Presence
Fees:
Registration Fee: R1,000.00
EARLY BIRD UPFRONT PAYMENT
(full payment due by 30 September)
Full Payment: R50,000.00
EARLY BIRD MONTHLY PAYMENT
(10% Enrolment Fee due by 30 September)
Enrolment Fee: R5,300.00
11 Monthly Payments: R4,350.00
STANDARD UPFRONT PAYMENT
(full payment due by registration day)
Full Payment: R53,000.00
STANDARD MONTHLY PAYMENT
(10% Enrolment Fee due by registration day)
Enrolment Fee: R5,620.00
11 Monthly Payments: R4,580.00
Qualification:
Diploma in Music (SAQA ID: 96373)
Duration:
3 Years.
Modules:
Year 1:
- All about the Business
- Applied Technical Studies
- Academic Writing Skills
- Create and Arrange Music
- Ear Training
- Ethics and Professionalism in the Music Industry in South Africa
- Health and Safety
- Live Performance Practice 1
- Music Industry Overview
- Music Theory
- Professional Reading
- Session Styles
Year 2:
- Business Ethics
- Creative Musicianship
- Getting Industry Ready
- Entrepreneurial Practice
- Live Performance Practice 2
- Music Industry Practical
- Research Methods
- Songwriting and Arrangement
Year 3:
- Action Learning Plan
- Developing a Business Plan
- Music in a Digital World
- Music Industry Practical
- Professional Performance
- Specialised Project
Fees:
Registration Fee: R1,000.00
EARLY BIRD UPFRONT PAYMENT
(full payment due by 30 September)
Full Payment: R75,000.00
EARLY BIRD MONTHLY PAYMENT
(10% Enrolment Fee due by 30 September)
Enrolment Fee: R7,950.00
11 Monthly Payments: R6,500.00
STANDARD UPFRONT PAYMENT
(full payment due by registration day)
Full Payment: R79,500.00
STANDARD MONTHLY PAYMENT
(10% Enrolment Fee due by registration day)
Enrolment Fee: R8,430.00
11 Monthly Payments: R6,870.00
Possible career opportunities for guitarists include, but are not limited to,
- Music Performer
- Session Musician
- Private Music Instructor
- Retail Music Salesperson
- Advanced Musical Technician
- Composer
- Musical Director
Some great, famous guitarists include Gary Clark Jr., Nita Strauss, and Guthrie Govan
Ready to Complete the Guitar Audition?
Certificate:
1 Year
(Full-Time: 12 months contact learning)
(Part-Time: 24 months contact learning – 4/5 hours per week)
Diploma in Music:
3 Years
Language:
English
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