Guitar Lessons

The guitar has been the foundation for many musical genres over the last 70 years and has been the inspiration for some of the greatest popular music ever written. Whatever style of music you want to be able to play and whatever ability you are currently at, I am here to help. I teach both electric and acoustic guitar and teach a wide array of musical styles and genres; whether it’s rock, blues, metal, funk, jazz, pop, folk or country that you are interested in I will tailor my lessons to meet these interests.

Guitar lessons with me come in two forms, depending on the type of goals you want to achieve as a player. Lessons can be informal, student-led lessons, where the student knows what they want to learn beforehand and know what repertoire and skills they want to learn. This type of lesson is usually for players who have a bit of experience and know what they want to get out of the lessons. Lessons can also be formal, teacher-led lessons, where the student follows a syllabus of material I have collected. This is best for beginners and also for learners who want more structure in their lessons. Guitar content is but not limited to chords, scales and arpeggios, sight reading, rhythm, new techniques, music theory and aural training. Despite this structure, I am a firm believer that students learn best through learning songs that use the skills and theory that they have acquired, so this is always a key component to my lessons. This also makes the lesson more fun and enjoyable, which is always important!

Grades

As a player who has completed grades 1-8 in both electric and bass guitar, I know how much grades can improve a guitarist’s skill set. They test a variety of skills such as improvisation, aural training, sight reading and general knowledge of the guitar and completing them shows a clear sign of progression for the student. They are however not for everyone, and I realise that a lot of people want to play simply for the enjoyment of playing, so this is something I completely understand. As your teacher I would help you prepare for these exams thoroughly and ensure you get the results that you desire.

Where do lessons take place?

Lessons take place at my office in Ascot. Here I have a dedicated music room with all the equipment and resources needed to deliver lessons. I also teach online via Zoom - this is preferred by students who are not able to get to my office but would still like to learn the guitar.

What do I need?

I would always advise that you have your own instrument so that you can practice outside of lesson time. Before buying an instrument though, ask me for advice on what instruments I would recommend; the expensive option isn’t always the best option! As well as the instrument itself, you will need a guitar tuner, picks, an instrument cable and an amp if you are playing electric guitar. All of this equipment can be provided by me in the lesson if you have forgotten to bring it or if you are unsure as to whether you want to invest at this moment. If you are completing grades, you will need the relevant grade book for the exam you are taking.