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Guitar Classes for Adults in the UAE

Learn acoustic or electric guitar with an expert teacher, live and 1:1 - from your first chords to solos, fingerstyle and the songs you love. Timed around the UAE working week.

610+ enrolments in guitar from the UAE

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Classes scheduled in Gulf Standard Time (GST)
  • 1:1 Live Classeswith Expert Teachers
  • StructuredCurriculum
  • Flexible UAE Timings(GST)
  • For Adults &Beginners
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Why Adult Learners in the UAE Choose Artium

Learn Guitar From Expert Teachers in India

Live 1:1 online classes with experienced guitar teachers in India, wherever you are in the UAE.

  • Acoustic
  • Pop & Rock
  • Bollywood
  • Fingerstyle
  • Chords & Strumming
  • And More
  • Trained, experienced teachers in India
  • 1:1 live classes with personalised attention
  • Flexible class timings across UAE time zones
  • 4-level progression & certification
  • A global community of Artium learners
  • Showcases to perform what you learn

Class Timings for Adult Learners in the UAE

Find a schedule that works for you. All times are in your local time zone.

  • Gulf Standard Time (GST)
  • Morning
    6:30 AM - 7:30 AM
    (before work)
  • Afternoon
    3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    (flexible schedules)
  • Evening
    6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    (after work & weekends)

Weekend slots run through Saturday and Sunday, matching the UAE weekend, and lessons move around work commitments and travel. Exact slots are confirmed with your teacher when you book your free trial.

A Curriculum for Every Stage

A step-by-step journey through Artium's four-level Globally Recognised Music Programme, designed for adult learners.

  1. Level 1

    Preparatory

    • Learn the correct guitar posture and picking technique
    • Play notes using the right fingers
    • Play a simple guitar melody
    • Start reading guitar tablature
    • Clap and count basic rhythms with a metronome
    • Play 3 simple chords and switch between them
  2. Level 2

    Intermediate

    • Move between chords smoothly
    • Play with different rhythms
    • Improve your timing
    • Play more songs
  3. Level 3

    Proficient

    • Play more challenging songs
    • Add expression to your playing
    • Explore different styles
    • Play with greater confidence
  4. Level 4

    Advanced

    • Technique
    • Songs
    • Performance
    • Listening
    • Musical understanding
    • Graded progression
    • Your own musical identity

Become a certified guitarist.

World’s only music institution with a globally recognised programme that prepares you for RSL and Trinity.

Globally Recognised Music Programme
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    Artium Certification

    Structured assessment across all four levels, with a certificate recognised across Artium’s global learner community.

    • Best for a complete learning journey
    • Practice, feedback and performance together
    • Certification choices as you progress
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    Artium Academy, India

    Graded examination from Grade 1-8

    Eligibility Criteria

    • No Age restrictions
    • Appear for any grade that you prefer

    Why choose Artium for your graded exam

    • Curriculum aligned to all graded exams
    • All Performance pieces covered
    • Be performance ready along with technical learning

    Benefits

    • Industry Recognised
    • Structured Grading
    • Be Performance ready
    • Start a Career
    Read the full Artium Certification guide
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    RSL

    Prepare for RSL’s contemporary, performance-focused guitar grades alongside your Artium curriculum.

    • Technique, repertoire and mock exams
    • Learn within your Artium curriculum
    • Exam fees are separate; Artium’s exam team handles enrolment
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    Rock School, UK

    Graded examination from Grade 1-8

    Eligibility Criteria

    • No Age restrictions
    • Appear for any grade that you prefer

    Why choose Artium for your graded exam

    • Curriculum aligned to all graded exams
    • All Performance pieces covered
    • Be performance ready along with technical learning

    Benefits

    • Ofqual Accredited
    • Earn UCAS Points
    • Be Performance ready
    • Start a Career
    Read the full RSL guide
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    Trinity College London

    Work toward Trinity’s internationally recognised guitar grade exams as you progress.

    • Technique, repertoire and performance prep
    • Learn within your Artium curriculum
    • Exam fees are separate; Artium’s exam team handles enrolment
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    Trinity College, UK

    Graded examination from Grade 1-8

    Eligibility Criteria

    • No Age restrictions
    • Appear for any grade that you prefer

    Why choose Artium for your graded exam

    • Curriculum aligned to all graded exams
    • All Performance pieces covered
    • Be performance ready along with technical learning

    Benefits

    • Ofqual Accredited
    • Earn UCAS Points
    • Be Performance ready
    • Start a Career
    Read the full Trinity College London guide

Your Artium Journey

Four levels from your first song to the stage, with showcases and Ofqual-accredited certification along the way.

  • Preparatory

    Fall in Love with Playing Guitar

    Get comfortable and build your foundation

    Level01

    Play your First Song

    Your first AHA moment

    Artium Showcase & Community Showcases

    Your Completion Certificate

  • Intermediate

    Find Your Groove

    Start playing with confidence

    Level02

    Play along confidently with a song

    Showcases + chance to be part of Artium Superstar

    Appear for Ofqual Accredited exam: Artium, Trinity, ABRSM, RSL

  • Proficient

    Go Beyond Playing

    Play with greater confidence

    Level03

    Play with evolved techniques & improvise

    Showcases + Artium Superstar + chance to perform with Artium Unmute

    Artium, Trinity, ABRSM, RSL — applicable grades

  • Advanced

    Become a Pro Guitar Player

    Master the skills that bring your musical ideas to life

    Level04

    Play • Perform • Create

    Showcases + Artium Superstar + Unmute + chance to record with Artium Originals

    Complete final grades for Artium, Trinity, ABRSM, RSL

Not sure which certification is right for you?

Our academic team will guide you based on your goals and level.

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What Learners in the UAE Say

Reviews from Artium learners in the UAE, as posted on Trustpilot.

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  • “I am absolutely enjoying my guitar classes with my teacher Sanket. Picking up a skill in your 40's is not easy but he is super patient and encouraging all the time. I look forward to my classes.”
    Karishma Thakar🇦🇪 UAE · June 2026Trustpilot
  • “I am learning Hindi Film Music under the guidance of Kaustubh Bagchi at Artium Academy online course. His deep knowledge of music, teaching style and constant encouragement have truly inspired me to grow as a musician.”
    Sandesh Acharya🇦🇪 UAE · July 2025Trustpilot
  • “My Music Instructor is highly knowledgeable, very friendly, patient, understanding, and a perfect Teacher! The Artium app has blown me away! … It has everything that a Learner needs - scheduling, re-scheduling, reminders, notifications, chat with your Teacher, join a community … The on-boarding experience was absolutely wonderful!”
    Anupam Joggani🇦🇪 UAE · May 2026Trustpilot
  • “Learning music in Artium Academy is very wonderful. My teacher Mrs. Srividya explains very well and corrects us gently when we make mistakes. She encourages me and is very supportive.”
    Hema Srinivasan🇦🇪 UAE · August 2025Trustpilot
  • “I am quite satisfied with my Teacher Mr. Aman Varun. He has a good knowledge of classical music and teaches very well with patience.”
    Bharat Asarpota🇦🇪 UAE · July 2026Trustpilot
  • “Very good academy for learning music, even for beginners. Teacher is very experienced and knowledgeable with a good patience and understanding.”
    Darshi Suba🇦🇪 UAE · August 2026Trustpilot
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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Artium offers live 1:1 online classes, so you can learn from experienced teachers in India while living in UAE. For many Indian diaspora learners, that also means learning music in a way that stays connected to their cultural roots.

Yes. Beginners are welcome. Your free trial gives the academic team a chance to understand your current ability and recommend the right starting level rather than putting every learner into the same programme.

Progressive guitar learning covering guitar basics, tuning, notes, chords, rhythm, strumming, tablature, scales, repertoire, sight reading and more advanced techniques. The pace can be personalised around your goals and previous experience.

Yes. Artium's online format is designed to make regular music learning easier to fit around work and family commitments. You can discuss suitable timings during the trial and enrol in a learning schedule that works for you.

Yes, where the course and teacher support that repertoire. The aim is not only to cover technique and theory, but also to make learning musical and relevant to your goals. Learn guitar from scratch, pick it up again after a break, play songs they enjoy or develop stronger technique.

Raju Singh is the Faculty Head for Guitar. The course is designed and curated under this academic leadership, while classes are delivered by Artium's trained teachers.

Yes. You do not need any previous guitar experience. You can start with tuning, notes, chords and rhythm and gradually move towards more advanced playing.

Yes. Your teacher can plan practice around the time you actually have. Even shorter, consistent practice sessions can help you build chord changes, rhythm and technique.

You will work on both. Songs make the learning enjoyable, while the structured lessons help you build chords, rhythm, scales, technique and other skills that you can use across different songs.

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