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This is the list of Guitar skill opportunities. Completing any opportunities that reward Sims money will count toward the tally for Guitar Star skill challenge regardless of repeatability. Completing the skill challenge will reward Sim a random unlearned master track composition.

Skill improvement

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Guitar Up!
Requirements Availability Rewards Timeout
  • Guitar skill level 2-6
  • Theater rabbit hole
  • Once per Sim
  • Received from phone (10)
  • Unlearned guitar sheet music

N/A

Gain a level in Guitar skill and visit the theater between 8 AM and 7 PM.

The Theatre owner likes what you're doing with your guitar abilities, but wants to see you take your talent one step further. Improve your Guitar Skill by one level and the Theatre owner will reward you with a new composition!

Visiting rabbit hole

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Some Hogan Rock
Requirements Availability Rewards Timeout
  • Guitar skill level 2-6
  • Bookstore rabbit hole
  • Once per Sim
  • Received from phone (10)
  • +10% Guitar skill
  • "Inspired" moodlet

5 days

"Attend Seminar" at the bookstore between 3 PM and 5 PM on weekdays.

The famous guitar player Berjes Hogan is giving a seminar today titled "Not Fretting When the Frets Won't Work." Visit the Bookstore in time for a little inspiration... you'll never regret listening to Hogan.
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Musical Assembly
Requirements Availability Rewards Timeout
  • Guitar skill level 2-6
  • Once per Sim
  • Received from phone (10)
  • §500
  • +10% Guitar skill

N/A

"Perform at Assembly" at the school between 12 PM and 4 PM on weekdays.

The School is holding an assembly to honor local performers and they've requested you show up to rock out for the children. You'll be paid for your performance, but only if you show up to give it! Grab your guitar and get to the School soon!
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In the End
Requirements Availability Rewards Timeout
  • Guitar skill level 4-9
  • Office building rabbit hole
  • Repeatable
  • Received from phone (5)
  • §500
  • +10% Guitar skill

6 days

"Perform For Party" at the office building between 6 PM and 10 PM.

The Business Office is celebrating the end of a major project and they'd like you to perform at their party. The event won't last forever, so grab your guitar and head to the Business Office. You’ll be well paid for your performance!
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I Got Your Back... Up
Requirements Availability Rewards Timeout
  • Guitar skill level 5-9
  • Theater rabbit hole
  • Once per Sim
  • Received from phone (10)
  • §1,000
  • +10% Guitar skill

3 days

"Perform with Symphony" at the theater between 5 PM and 11 PM.

The local symphony's guitarist is injured with carpal tunnel syndrome and needs to sit out from their upcoming performance. The symphony wants you to come in as back up and they're willing to pay you for your time.
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Sorting the Section
Requirements Availability Rewards Timeout
  • Guitar skill level 5-10
  • Bookstore rabbit hole
  • Repeatable
  • Received from phone (5)
Winning
  • §450
  • Unlearned guitar music sheet
Losing
  • §200

5 days

"Help Organize Music" at the bookstore between 8 AM and 5 PM.

The music section at the Bookstore has become a tad unruly and they need an expert to come in and sort things. Quickly travel to the bookstore to help out and earn a little money.
Notes: The base chance of winning the opportunity is 40%.
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Raise the Fun(d)
Requirements Availability Rewards Timeout
  • Guitar skill level 7-10
  • Repeatable
  • Received from phone (5)
  • §1,000
  • +10% Guitar skill
  • Unlearned guitar sheet music

6 days

"Perform for Fundraiser" at the restaurant between 7 PM and 12 AM.

A local politician is holding a fund raiser for her supporters at the restaurant and wants to hire you as the evening's musical entertainment. Travel to the restaurant with your guitar before the event ends and play some notes for the willing donors. Surely there'll be some money left over for you!
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Local Musician Showdown
Requirements Availability Rewards Timeout
  • Guitar skill level 10
  • Theater rabbit hole
  • Repeatable
  • Received from phone (5)
Winning
  • §2,500
  • +10% Guitar skill
Losing
  • §200

5 days

"Play in Contest" at the theater between 5 PM and 9 PM.

A large group of local musicians have pooled their resources to fund a guitar competition with a behemoth cash prize for the winner! Travel to the Theatre to compete before the competition ends. If you’re in a good enough mood and your guitar abilities are up to snuff, you just might take home that cash prize!
Notes: The base chance of winning the opportunity is 25%, modified by up to +25% at level 10 Charisma skill and +25% at maximum mood.

Earning tips

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Jammin' on the Streets
Requirements Availability Rewards Timeout
  • Guitar skill level 4-6
  • Have an acquaintance or higher
  • Once per Sim
  • Received from phone (10)
  • §300
  • +15 Relationship with target

N/A

Earn §50 from tips and talk to the target Sim.

(Sim name) has heard you are quite the musician and thinks you can earn a bit of money jammin' in town. Earn 50 in tips and check back with (Sim name) to earn a cash bonus and improve your relationship.
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Tons of Tips
Requirements Availability Rewards Timeout
  • Guitar skill level 6-10
  • Have an acquaintance or higher
  • Once per Sim
  • Received from phone (10)
  • §1,000
  • +20 Relationship with target

N/A

Earn §500 from tips and talk to the target Sim.

(Sim name) wants to see if you're talented enough to earn some serious cash playing in town. Earn 1,000 Simoleons in tips and check back with (Sim name) to earn a cash bonus and improve your relationship.

Miscellaneous

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The Social Event of the Season
Requirements Availability Rewards Timeout

None

N/A

  • Money

N/A

Play guitar at the target Sim's party.

(Sim name) is throwing a really, really big house party. A party this size needs a talented musician to keep things lively! Get to the party on time with your guitar and perform while the guests are living it up. (Sim name) will pay you for the performance and your relationship will improve.
Notes: This opportunity exists in the game strings only. The goal of this opportunity is a little strange, considering NPC party was introduced in The Sims 3: Late Night.
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Guitar in the House
Requirements Availability Rewards Timeout

None

N/A

  • Money
  • +Relationship with target

N/A

Play guitar at the target Sim's party.

(Sim name) is throwing a party on (Day). Naturally, it won't be any fun without a musician performing! Get there on time with your guitar and perform while the guests are mixing and mingling. (Sim name) will pay you for the performance and your relationship will improve.
Notes: This opportunity exists in the game strings only. The goal of this opportunity is a little strange, considering NPC party was introduced in The Sims 3: Late Night.
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