Khairul

Qualifications: Diploma in Music (ASWARA, 2004)

Experience: 15+ Years Teaching & Industry Experience

Instruments Taught: Acoustic & Electric Guitar, Ukulele, Bass Guitar

Locations: GC Music Academy (TTDI & 1 Utama)

About the Instructor Khairul is a seasoned music educator and award-winning arranger with over 15 years of experience teaching guitar, ukulele, and bass. After graduating with a Diploma in Music from ASWARA in 2004, he built a diverse career as a multi-instrumentalist, music director, and tertiary band instructor.

At GC Music Academy, Khairul combines his deep industry experience with an approachable, fun teaching style—helping students of all ages build strong technical fundamentals while enjoying their musical journey.

Award-Winning Music Direction & Industry Background Khairul’s extensive background in performance, audio editing, and music arrangement brings a rich, practical perspective to his lessons:

Award-Nominated Music Director: Nominated for Best Music/Sound Design at the Boh Cameronian Arts Awards for Hominodun: The Nabahu Princess.

Award-Winning Arranger: Won Best Music Arrangement at Rentak Bitara (2018) and led his group Al-Zulfa to 1st place at the Festival Nasyid Selangor and 2nd place at the national level.

Academic & Tertiary Mentorship: Served as an audio editor at ASWARA and worked as a band instructor at Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (UPNM), coaching student ensembles in performance and group dynamics.

Teaching Approach: Approachable, Versatile & Student-Centered Whether working with young beginners picking up a ukulele for the first time or advancing players looking to master bass grooves and guitar technique, Khairul tailors every lesson to match the student’s pace and musical interests.

Multi-Instrument Versatility: Smoothly guides students across acoustic guitar, electric guitar, ukulele, and bass.

Practical Rhythm & Arrangement: Teaches students how instruments fit together in a band context, building ear training, rhythm clarity, and confidence.

Encouraging Environment: Focuses on keeping lessons engaging and stress-free, making complex music concepts accessible to learners of all levels.