Learn to love and play the keyboard.

Learn Keyboard

From first chords to captivating solos — a journey through strings, melodies, and expression. Instructor-led courses for western guitar, built for beginners and advancing players.

3 progressive levels

WG · WGS · PG series

chords, tabs, songs

The instrument that needs no introduction

For many generations running, no other instrument has captured the imagination of music lovers and musicians as the guitar. Its versatility and adaptability is unsurpassed. Shankar Mahadevan Academy's instructor-led courses for the Western Guitar will help students get started and rapidly improve as accompanist and soloist. The first course covers basics of construction, playing chords and melodies, and reading tabulature sheets. Subsequent courses build a vocabulary of chords, licks and genre-specific playing styles.

Foundation courses

for absolute beginners · WG100 series

Guitar foundation

WG100A

Intro to Guitar

WG100B

Chords & Melodies

Covers construction, basic chords, melodies, and reading tabulature.

Learn to play songs

jump right into playing your favorites

Guitar Singles WGS101

Learn iconic riffs and strumming patterns from popular songs. Perfect for building repertoire quickly.

My Favorite Songs WGS102

Customize your learning with songs you love. Focus on strumming, fingerstyle, and singing along.

Progressive guitar

learn to love your instrument through songs & musical knowledge

PG series

PG101

Guitar through Songs 1

PG102

Guitar through Songs 2

PG103

Guitar through Songs 3

Each level builds musical knowledge while playing real songs. Covers chord progressions, scales, and ear training.

Your guitar journey

Start with WG100A/B, then explore singles or progressive tracks. Instructor-led, with offline exercises to rapidly improve as accompanist and soloist.

Certificates awarded upon course completion. Build a strong foundation and beyond.