Music Tutorials & Theory: Learn to Play Faster
Stop scrolling and start playing. Whether it is your first guitar chord or a tricky strumming pattern, our bite-sized tutorials are designed to get you playing a song in under 90 minutes.
Learn to play Lucky Ali's 'O Sanam' in under a minute. This quick tutorial breaks down the three simple chords and the strumming pattern you need.
This tutorial teaches you how to play the iconic Bollywood song 'Chaiyya Chaiyya' on guitar in under a minute, covering the G, D, and A chords.
A quick guitar lesson for the popular Kannada song 'Nee Nange Alva.' I show you the chords and strumming pattern to get you playing right away.
Learn the strumming pattern for the Guns N' Roses classic 'Sweet Child o' Mine' in this short and easy-to-follow tutorial video.
This 'Learn to Strum' video teaches you the pattern for the song 'Socha Hai' from the movie Rock On.
This tutorial focuses on a muted rhythm strumming pattern that's perfect for sad or emotional songs. Give it a try and see if you can guess the song.
Here's one of my favorite master strumming patterns. This video breaks it down and applies it to a chord progression for you to practice.
About this collection
You don't need a music theory degree to start making sound. These clips are designed to unblock you instantly, whether you're trying to figure out that iconic 'Chaiyya Chaiyya' rhythm or looking for clear finger placement diagrams. If you keep hitting a wall with these videos, it’s a sign—swing by our Koramangala studio. We run 90-minute workshops where we can watch your technique, correct your grip, and get you playing a full song by the time you leave.
Theory Without the Lecture
We believe the fastest way to learn is by doing. That is why our theory and tutorial approach flips the traditional music school model on its head. Instead of spending weeks on scales and dry exercises, we focus on the mechanics of the songs you actually want to play.
What You Will Find Here
- Song-Specific Breakdowns: We take popular tracks, from Guns N' Roses to Sanjith Hegde, and strip them down to the essentials: chords and strumming patterns.
- Chord Dictionaries: Clear, visual diagrams for guitar and keyboard to help you build your vocabulary, one shape at a time.
- Technique Tips: Short, focused videos on mutes, finger dexterity, and timing that you can practice anywhere, even on your lunch break.
Why These Tutorials Are Just a Start
These videos are great for reference, but music is a tactile language. You need the feedback that comes from playing in a room with others. Our Koramangala studio is set up for group learning where the environment is loud, supportive, and completely free of judgment. You might start with a video, but you will leave the workshop with a new community of fellow music lovers. Whether you are picking up a guitar, drumstick, or keyboard for the first time, our goal is to get you past that initial hesitation and onto the stage.
My School Of Rock
We believe everyone has a musician waiting to break out. We stripped away the stiff music school vibe and built a space in Koramangala where you can kick off your shoes, grab an instrument, and just jam. It is not about perfection; it is about the rush of playing your first real song.
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