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"Though I’ve spent years playing the clarinet and am eager to learn the guitar, my knowledge in this new area is quite limited. My experience has largely been following sheet music without much exploration into theory or technique. Mr. Rosli has been incredibly helpful in guiding me through the basics, from selecting the right gear to understanding the different pathways I can take in my musical journey. He has taken the time to respect my interests and has carefully designed a course tailored to help me achieve my personal goals.

Mr. Rosli is an exceptionally patient teacher, dedicated to ensuring I fully grasp the concepts and resolve any questions I might have. Each weekly lesson has become a highlight of my week, blending learning with relaxation and making the process of discovering music both enjoyable and fulfilling."

"Who and what a teacher is, is more important than what he teaches. Rosli is not just an accomplished guitarist and experienced teacher. More importantly, he is a kind, patient mentor who is genuinely passionate to guide you along your journey wherever you are in music and life."

"Rosli’s passion for music and his genuine demeanour have completely changed my perspective on learning music. After years of struggling with the strict rigour of classical piano (I eventually gave up), I ventured towards guitar and taught my myself how to play it casually. As time passed and my musical tastes broadened, I realised that I wanted to take guitar more seriously and made the decision to pursue music lessons again. I never imagined learning a musical instrument could be enjoyable until I discovered Rosli.

I was initially captivated by his rock background and live gigs, but what truly resonated was my first trial lesson with him. Not only did Rosli challenge me to contemplate my motivations and goals, but his teaching approach was equally captivating. Encountering someone who believed I could be a musician, particularly as a creative who battles with imposter syndrome herself, was extremely refreshing, and I immediately knew that he would make a great mentor for me.
Rosli is incredibly patient and down-to-earth, and he’s never displayed frustration towards me when I struggle or make (a lot of) mistakes. Instead, he offers reassurance and proper guidance, which makes the learning process a lot less intimidating.

His lessons are also engaging and enjoyable, and I find myself looking forward to every single one. I’m grateful to have found such an incredible mentor and I wouldn’t think twice to recommend him to anyone beginning their guitar journey."

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"Rosli is comfortable to speak with. He genuinely cares about the student and takes interest in their motivations for doing music. Such a teacher is a rare breed. He is also honest about his abilities and doesn't pretend to possess secret tricks. Instead, he explains concepts in a methodical manner. Having been a self-taught guitarist for many years, there are numerous knowledge gaps which he identifies and addresses accordingly. Though time is a constraint, he is keen to explain in detail and outlines the plans for upcoming lessons which is beneficial if one wants to prepare ahead of time. This is testimony to his dedication to his students' musical journey. Having a lesson with him is like a conversation; it's not an impersonal affair like a business transaction. While explaining concepts, he pulls relatable analogies from real life to convey his points. The seemingly abstract concepts become intuitive and one is convinced that the secret to music is that there isn't any. Rather, it's down to the fundamental elements and Rosli never ceases to drive this point home. As such, when practicing, it helps to keep these key points and apply them in bite-sized chunks.

Apart from music, he engages the student on other parts of their life and is keen to know how it relates to their interest in music. Ultimately, music isn't an isolated element in our lives but rather interconnected with other elements. Through these conversations, Rosli delves into the inner workings of the student to identify their needs. However, he doesn't spoon-feed answers and asks thought-provoking questions such that the student has the space to reflect. This introspective aspect to music is novel. Like any form of creative endeavour, chemistry is important and this makes it enjoyable to learn from Rosli."

"I first discovered Rosli after a Google search and I was intrigued and impressed by the way he broke down the process of learning and understanding music through his Tri-M methodology. It was something that I had never seen before with any other guitar teacher or course. I was particulary happy that he put equal importance on the creative aspects of making music along with the fundamentals of music theory and practical exercises. It was also important to me to find a teacher who composed their own music, and after listening to his albums, I knew he was the teacher for me.

Rosli took the time to get to know me, my motivations, passions and goals long before our first lesson, and he tailors each class to my needs. He is very passionate about teaching and helping me get the most out of every class. He has a gift for explaining concepts in a very easy to understand and digestable way. My first lesson with him made me understand more about the guitar and about music than my many years fumbling around on the internet, looking for any little bit of information I could find. I only wished that I had discovered Rosli sooner! He has helped me look at the guitar with a new perspective and I look forward to more lessons with him!"

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"At the beginning, my friends have been learning guitar from Rosli so occasionally his name will pop out when we are discussing music in general. I have heard about his name before in the music scene, but I am not familiar at all. At this point of time, my playing has basically reached a plateau and in fact, I also stopped for a long time due to lack of motivation and nobody to guide me at all. Besides having some knowledge about some chords and a bit of theory, I hardly know anything about the mechanism behind it.

One fine day, as my interest in guitar started to reignite again and I began to practise casually, I decided to take a leap of faith and take lessons from him based on my friend's recommendation, basically starting from the basics again. This time I know if I want to maintain the consistency and improve my playing, I need to have the right guidance. If not, after a while, I know that I will fall into the same rut again and stop playing.

This is where Rosli comes in. He is truly a legend and learning from him is a privilege. As a teacher, he is an amazing mentor, humble and patient too. He always takes his time to explain the mechanism and rationale behind each theory and ensure that I understand it fully before proceeding to new things. This way, I get to stay on track without being overloaded with too much information. It has been an amazing journey to learn from him and most importantly, the practical aspect of applying the theories on the guitar playing itself. Each class is highly interactive and personalized depending on your end goal, I am always gaining new knowledge from him after each lesson.

Those who are still considering learning from him, my only advice is just go for it, trust me, you will not regret it. He is not just a teacher; he is also a friend who really cares about you achieving your musical potential.

I am looking forward to continuing my musical journey with him and ultimately becoming the player that I want to be."

"I’ve always been interested in learning the guitar and after my A levels, I decided to take up lessons with Mr Rosli. Growing up, I was exposed to lots of rock and roll and blues, and Mr Rosli’s lessons allowed me to better understand and appreciate the music I was listening to. He is a veryyy patient and understanding teacher, even though I make lots of mistakes, he is willing to simplify concepts for me to understand better. He encourages me to clarify my doubts which makes me strive to be a better player and ultimately become a proficient musician.

I am eager to see where this journey of playing will take me, and could not ask for a better teacher!"

"I began guitar lessons as a way to de-stress and cope with the frustrations of school, and I have never been musically-inclined even though I was interested in learning how to play an instrument.

I started off really anxious because I thought that it was very intimidating. However, I realised that Mr Rosli is a very kind and patient teacher, and that really makes his lessons so much more fun and enjoyable. Furthermore, Mr Rosli is someone who is down-to-earth and very humble, which are what make his lessons way less daunting.

His lessons are what I look forward to most at the start of every week, and I cannot wait to see where this takes me!"

"Rosli is a great teacher. He is very knowledgeable, patient and talented. Music is a demanding art and Rosli knows how to make it simpler and more accessible.

I have learnt more about music in general and guitar in particular working with him for a few months than learning from other teachers and online tutorials in the previous few years."

"Rosli is one of the best teachers I have ever met. I recall my first lesson with him, when he starts out by asking what my goals were. From there, he was able to chart the best path that led me towards achieving the skill sets I have today.

His knowledge and passion for music always motivates me to do my best in my learning. He has this magical connection that helps his students to improve and I have benefited greatly in all my lessons with him. I feel accomplished after every guitar session with Rosli and I always look forward to my next one."

“Rosli’s passion for music moves me and it is a positive influence on me. Through the lessons, my interest in deeper understanding of music is awakened and I am being guided well in the language of music.

On top of being a spectacular and expressive player and musician himself, delivery of teaching is another one of Rosli’s strengths. The lessons are highly customised and interactive too. He has overhauled my posture, techniques, timing, sense of rhythm and most importantly improved my confidence. His work ethic is exemplary.

I cherish every single lesson with Rosli because I know that I would acquire new knowledge and skills; and I love that feeling.

Rosli got my trust as a genuine person, that is most important to me."

“The thing that stands out about Rosli as a teacher is the energy and thoughtfulness that he brings to each lesson. His enthusiasm and love of the craft of making music always comes through. He is critical without being judgmental, which helped me push through feelings of embarrassment and inadequacy to try things like jamming with other students

Rosli is mindful of what students are interested in but takes a step further to push them into learning things that would help them towards a goal that they might not be able to articulate yet.

I am inspired by the breadth of Rosli’s creative pursuits. Many times I’m surprised to hear that he is working on something unexpected and I’m always looking forward to what he does next.”

“I come from a background of playing guitar casually, with no formal music education, so meeting Rosli was an eye-opening experience. He was able to unveil the reasons why my favourite songs and solos sounded the way they did - explaining in simple terms, and giving insights on the inner workings on key signatures, blues forms, shapes and music theories.

Sessions with Rosli are always informative and as he guides with patience, with discussions on where I, as a learner, wanted to go next, whether it's uncovering the inner workings of a guitar lick, or getting started on writing an original song, or sticking to the basics of practising in time, and recording for reflective learning.

The best guitar teacher is one who is still playing, and Rosli does lots of that. The most fun part of the sessions are when you get to jam with him, and you can see the joy he has for music, especially my favourite, the blues!”

"The beauty of playing the guitar is that you can never truly master it, and there is always something new to learn and always something new to expand your knowledge upon.

Having already taken guitar lessons for some years prior to coming to Rosli, I already had what I thought was a good grounding in the guitar. However, even after just one lesson with Rosli, I found that through his method of teaching there was a whole other world to the guitar that I had never seen before.

Being a student of Rosli’s for just over a year has been a true privilege and honor to work with someone so committed to the music industry and to his teaching. In addition to the amazing lessons we often have, Rosli has been a good friend as well, with an open mind to listen to any situation be it music or other issues.

I come to every lesson knowing that I will go out with a more in-depth understanding of the guitar, and a new skill to add to my repertoire.

I look forward to continuing my musical journey with Rosli and can’t wait to see what our next lesson brings me!

Thank you Rosli!"

“I was introduced to Rosli by a guitarist friend of mine. Rosli is a very patient and observant teacher. Before I met Rosli i was learning mostly from beginner's classes and from the internet. Before Rosli mentored me, my guitar techniques were very flawed and my musical knowledge was very poor. He strengthened my guitar techniques and musical foundations, gradually improving my techniques and musical knowledge.

Learning from Rosli has been very fun and inspiring. He's very encouraging and has widened my view of music. His interpretation of music has inspired me to create my own music, too. Every lesson is a journey of understanding music and self-exploration. Each lesson is very impactful, after every lesson I always think to myself - 'I have so much to learn'.

Rosli also gives out weekly exercises to strengthen the weaknesses in my techniques. He understands my weaknesses and focuses on improving them. After my lessons I always want to learn more and would ask him more about my doubts, and he always explains my doubts patiently and I'm never afraid to ask him questions.

I would recommend Rosli as a guitar mentor as he pinpoints your weaknesses and strengthens them. He is also very insightful and has imparted me a lot of theoretical knowledge. Lastly he has been very inspiring to me in my musical journey and has helped me find the deeper meaning of music.”

“I learned to play the electric guitar at an early age but soon hit the rut. It was until I met Mr Rosli that I appreciate the finer art of playing the guitar. Rosli taught me to play in a Melodic way and often reminded me not to rely heavily on guitar scales when improvising but rather to express the music from within. Mr Rosli, thanks for being my teacher and mentor.”

“Before I met Rosli, I was moving from teacher to teacher, trying to find one that would not just try to teach me from the textbook or turn our lessons into his solo concert, and most importantly, one that I could connect musically with. When my cousin introduced Rosli to me, I went to check out some of his works and live shows, and I was sold. I never looked back and I no longer need to look anymore.

Lessons with Rosli was refreshing and almost therapeutic. Besides “textbook materials”, guitar sessions with Rosli made me felt like my own version of “Tuesday with Morrie”. He was non-judgmental, disciplined but also amicable and very witty. He is a very nurturing teacher and mentor and has helped me move at my own pace in my guitar learning journey.

I would not hesitate to recommend him to any person who is interested to uncover their own guitar journey, the flexibility of the classes works very well for me even during the period where I had very hectic work schedules. Thank you again and so much Mr Rosli.”

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"Mr.Rosli, he is an incredible musician, talented, friendly and excellent instructor. I have been playing guitar for a long time and taken many classes, but a lot of the parts of a guitar (theory/skills) was still unknown to me. Rosli has a way to help me with that.

I have been studying from him about a year and my only regret is that I did not start sooner. If I have to describe his strength as an instructor, he listens, crafted and deliver the best to the students. I’m thrilled to finally have found a guitar instructor who understands my needs.

P.S - He is the real deal. This guy will motivate and inspire works that would not have been possible by one-self."

“Rosli Mansor is someone who would inspire you in music and in Life. Scales and technical drills when learning music can be a chore, but not with Rosli. He always keeps music learning fresh and enjoyable. Sometimes he would throw in subtle life-class lessons that i can always apply in my life such as time-management, priorities, relationships and aspirations.

I enjoy being in the limelight, performing for fans and friends. My solid foundation allowed me to perform in talent shows in school and gigs in university. Jamming with friends (I like rock & pop) helped me let out steam after a long day of study or work too!

Rosli is a great teacher. He is patient, cheerful and knows his stuff! He plays guitar extremely well and teaches from experience. As a new student, i was able to pick up foundations fairly quickly. However, the road to becoming a good guitarist is long and I would occasionally get distracted and lose interest. This is where inspiration is KEY and keeps you going!”

"I used to play the piano and cello, but have stopped for about 20 years. A friend of mine introduced me to Rosli when I wanted to pick up the guitar.

Rosli has always been patient and encouraging, teaching me from scratch. While each lesson is fun, Rosli also makes sure that I understand the technicalities and techniques of guitar playing, and also teaches me music theory. While I had initially wanted to pick up a new instrument for fun, Rosli encouraged me to have goals, so that I can strive to meet them, and improve along the way. Jamming with Rosli is also endlessly fun. It is important to have a good teacher as a beginner, to keep you engaged and interested, and make sure good habits are learnt, and bad habits are unlearnt. I am thankful that I met Rosli and look forward to our weekly sessions."

"Rosli’s approach is not only very much catered to your learning objectives, but also actively encourages one to work on their own musical sound. He is able to guide you with clear explanation with demonstrations and provides valuable and reliable feedback."

“Every lesson with Rosli is extremely fruitful! He always encourages me to think outside of the box when playing and often tells me to improvise over a certain chord progressions. That helps me a lot as I play for my church weekly.

Whenever I go to him to learn a new song, instead of just teaching me the chords and tabs, he’d show me the backbone of the song and what motives were used. That way, I'm able to appreciate the construction of the song better. I always look forward to have lessons with Rosli and I’m sure anyone attending his lessons will not regret it.”

“Mr Rosli is an excellent teacher and mentor! He has taught me so much about the guitar and music in ways we will remember it forever! His tips and pointers are very useful and allows me to improve constantly.

He teaches very effectively and makes learning the guitar a joy! Also, working with him on the ‘Sorry I’m Late’ animation video has also been such a great pleasure and honor! I’ve gained so much creative skills and learnt so much about storytelling through music and visuals.”

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“I first met Rosli at a promotional event for his album, Deeper Than Purple. His performance left an indelible mark; I had not heard anything so heartfelt in a long time. I approached him for lessons afterwards as I wanted to learn from someone who had such a profound connection with his music.

Rosli's holistic approach emphasises the importance of syncing one's ideas, intent, and musical knowledge to create music. With his vast experience as a sessionist and solo performer, I am able to tap his insight on different genres of music and their nuances as well as a professional's perspective on topics such as instruments and gear.

Regardless of whether the subject is music, business or life, Rosli is always keen to help and share with those who are keen to listen and learn. There's a good reason why open slots on his schedule are often taken up very quickly, so don't hesitate if one comes up.”

“A worthy teacher aka 'sensei'.

The day I met sensei was when I joined Yamaha to learn guitar. From first impression, he was a really funny guy yet enthusiastic and patient. His passion for music is phenomenal, being at Yamaha from the 1980s all the way up to the 2010s. From what I experienced, lessons were never boring. Besides the course book from yamaha, he would also give contents from other books that he felt was good and brought them to class.

Technically, sensei is one of the most knowledgeable guitarist in Singapore. Be it Pop, Rock, Jazz or Blues or Metal, you name it. He is always willing to share his knowledge. What I love most is when he shares his improvised riffs during our jamming sessions during lessons.

Lastly, sensei is not only a worthy teacher but also a worthy friend. Sometimes, we chat about life and all, and his ears are always open to listen to what I have to say. Be it the situation, he will always advice, encourage and motivate me be it music or personal matters.

Being in the music industry in Singapore isn't an easy thing to do. But seeing how he has spent his entire life in this industry proves his love, passion and dedication towards music. Regardless of the struggles, he has always hanged in there.

Keep on going sensei! I'll see you in our next session!"

“Mr. Rosli has help build and broaden my perspective, knowledge, and techniques in guitar playing. Easy-going and patient, Mr. Rosli has always been available to answer questions and doubts to ensure that I grasp the concept needed to make me feel confident while playing.

He has always been able to connect with people around him through music. He constantly encourages his students to break routine and play spontaneously. If you’re new to the instrument or are seeking for further improvements in your playing; no doubt Mr Rosli will be a great mentor.”

“I started learning the guitar at age 14 but only decided to take it seriously at 17. I decided that I wanted to attend Lasalle College of The Arts Singapore, to pursue a career in music. That is when I met Rosli and everything changed.

When I first started, I had no former training and had no direction. But Rosli took me in as his student and agreed to guide me on my journey. He helped me build good foundation for which would in the future prepare me, for my aspirations and goals. By engaging him as a private tutor during my studies, I had no issues coping with my course curriculum and made tremendous progress. Not only did he develop me as a guitar player, he also helped me understand the complex philosophies that come hand in hand with regards to pursuing music as a career. This contributed greatly to who am I today in terms of my artistry and uniqueness. I am very grateful to have had the wonderful opportunity to have lessons with Rosli.”

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"I have been playing guitar for more than 20 years and to be honest, most times, it was just about learning very specific songs or even parts of the song. My main joy was therefore in trying to perfect songs or trying to play as fast as possible without knowing what I was playing.

This made me plateau after a few years and I stopped playing after that. My interest only picked up again when I started jamming with a few friends. I realized that I neither knew how to solo nor to even play along in time and very embarrassingly, the only scale I knew how to play was shape 1 of the pentatonic scale.

Fortunately, I knew of Rosli from many years back and started taking lessons from him. To be honest, it totally blew my mind as I didn't realize there was so much mechanics and considerations that goes behind a song. What made the lessons even better was not just the theories, but also on how to utilize these knowledge on a practical basis.

As a teacher, Rosli has been an amazing mentor and is extremely knowledgeable and skillful. It seriously helped that he was also very very patient as there has been many times when I have not been able to practice in the week, but he was totally understanding and still explained and work through the various lessons for the day. He is also very motivating and I honestly look forward to every lesson as there is always gonna be something fun there.

If I could turn back time, I would definitely have started learning from Rosli way earlier and I am quite certain that I would be in a very different trade!!!!

Thanks again for everything Rosli!!"

“My fundamental understanding was pathetic. I didn’t even know what’s on my fretboard - the most basic thing that I didn’t even possess!

Throughout my music journey with Mr.Rosli, I learn and see more things that I didn’t even knew existed for years. Till now, I am still learning new things and I hope to achieve even more through him.

His encouragement is always there, even after class.

Besides our usual lessons, and being new to the digital world, he would give me advices and guidance on recording, software and many other issues that I face and this is out of his own personal time, something that I am really really grateful for.

He is more than just a guitar teacher \m/"

“An experienced music mentor who is passionate about coaching aspiring musicians, that is Rosli. He has been patient in his music coaching throughout my learning journey. He opened up my world of music to instrumental guitar playing and blues, as well as taught me that music is not just about rock and metal, but is an art in itself.”

“I've always found it daunting when it comes to understanding the fretboard. However, after taking lessons with Rosli, he showed me his efficient methods to visualize the fretboard, and everything starts to make sense and it is so much easier now. Before this I have totally no background in music. He gave me a crash course on musical theory for me to pick up to speed quickly! Rosli made music so much fun by imparting to me the dynamics of guitar playing. My playing in my church care group has so much more life now! Thank you Rosli, for sharing the insights of guitars and music!”

“Rosli is very knowledgeable and skilled with the guitar and is able to effectively teach the instrument. Classes are never boring with him and I always look forward to them. Whether it’s learning something new or having an inspiring conversation, he has helped me appreciate the instrument at a greater level.”