'Check One Two' isn't a music shop that offers lessons as a sideline or a traditional music school that covers all the instruments. 'Check One Two' is about one thing.......guitar lessons.


The guitar lessons are in a group and being roughly half the price of individual lessons, makes them an affordable and enjoyable way to learn the guitar.


In a group you can make friends, pick up tips from others and feel motivated to practice.


You can also enjoy playing music with others which the guitar particularly lends itself to.


Other activities commonly taught in groups
martial arts / yoga / dance / sport / art / school subjects

The guitar lessons are at 4 South West Brisbane locations Monday to Thursday.

Monday.............................Mt Gravatt.
Tuesday............................Indooroopilly.
Wednesday......................Jindalee.
Thursday..........................Forest Lake.

(More detailed information will be sent to you when booking).



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Each night there are 5 x 45 min lessons which can be either beginner, intermediate, advanced or advanced plus in level. All new students start in the free induction lesson at 8.15pm.

The induction gives an outline of how the lessons work, explains the cancellation system and goes through the 'Start Up Pack'.

Students with prior experience are also assessed to see which level is best for them.

Lesson Times
4.30pm / 5.15pm / 6.00pm / 6.45pm / 7.30pm / 8.15pm.

Please click on the 'news' header at the top of the page for lesson details at each venue.

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Normal guitar lesson...................$ 24.00 (45 min)

Induction lesson..........................Free (15 min)

Special Offers**Bring a Friend**
$ 10.00 cash back to you - if you introduce a new student.
(Available once they have had their first paid lesson)

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How do I book in for lessons?
Please phone or email and an enrolment form will be sent to you. You will then be booked in to an induction lesson.

Do I have to pay for a whole term in advance?
No, only 2 lessons. As well as this you need to pay for a Start Up Pack which is $ 17.00 (book and cd).

I do irregular shift work, so can I alter my time each week?
Yes, the beauty of the lessons is that you could attend any of the lessons in the week that are at your level.

Do I have to wait until the start of a term to join?
No you can join at any point, so why wait - go 4 it!

How big are the groups?
These vary in size from session to session, but a common size is 5 people.

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After many years teaching the guitar overseas and in Australia, I came up with the unique concept of 'Check One Two Guitar Schools' in August 2005.

I had often noticed the similarity between performing and teaching. In performing you are entertaining people and in teaching you are entertaining them to make the content of the lesson easier to remember.

'Music is fun, so learning about it should be fun too'

Dear Richard,

I wish to take this opportunity to thank you for your unwavering professionalism in providing (name withheld) with the tools and knowledge to learn guitar. Since starting one year ago with you as a complete new beginner, her standard of playing has soared. So much so, that she has been able to participate in concerts singing and playing solos and as part of a band member.

She has great confidence in her musical abilities and I attribute this to you for guiding her throughout the year....Lisa B.

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It's more than a lesson it's an event, where friends can exchange ideas and develop their skills beyond normal expectations....Paul B.

It is remarkable how one teacher can have such an impact on a child's motivation and self esteem. Your encouragement and guidance has motivated (name withheld) to perform at her best and strive for her goals....Roslyn M.

Being a student starting at an older age there was initially some
trepidation and fear of embarrassment, however Richard soon put me at ease and made me feel comfortable from the very beginning....Phillip G.

In the first 6 months, I made more progress than the previous 5 years....Paul K.

Female, forty and feeling like learning a new skill? I was drinking a wine with a friend and reflecting on how having turned forty - I wish I had learnt to play the guitar and my friend turned to me and said "Why can't you learn now?" She was right, there was no reason I couldn't. Then I found the right teacher in Richard - patient, knowledgeable and experienced with beginners and the best! That was nearly a year ago and I've come along way under Richard's tuition,(and a commitment to practice!) Oh! and F is also for family - my 11 year old son and 9 year old daughter are also learning with Richard. We've even performed together! Richard Farmer - highly recommended....Susan C.

Thanks for all your wonderful influence on my son. He plays his guitar most days as a "wind down" and we are so proud of his ability and grateful for your input....Andrea G.

From beginner to professional guitarist, I would highly recommend Richard....Ben H.

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Chord Names


To be a fluent guitarist it is nessesary to have a well rounded chord knowledge. Linked to the site are 3 chord naming exercises ranging in difficulty from the easiest (level 1) to the hardest at level 3.

Good luck and the answers can be found on the 'answers to all' link.

chords level one (link)

chords level two (link)

chords level three (link)

Learn Tab and pick the tune

Although traditional music notation will always have it's uses, tablature is fast emerging as the guitar language of the future. It is quick and easy to understand and has enabled many new guitarists access to their favourite songs. Please click on the link for a quick lesson and to learn an old favourite.

tablature (link)

answers to all (link)

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