General Information

30 minute trial lesson free, and without obligation.

I offer tuition in playing both electric and acoustic guitar and also bass guitar.  My repertoire covers most contemporary styles, particularly rock, pop and blues.  I also teach music theory, composition and songwriting and have recording facilities.

I have been teaching professionally for more than nineteen years.  

My qualifications include a BTEC National Diploma in Music Practice, and a Nationwide Music Examinations Diploma (Hons.) in electric guitar playing.  I hold an Enhanced DBS child barring certificate (formerly known as a CRB check) and have undertaken training in safeguarding young people and vulnerable adults.    

I teach both adults and young people, although I prefer not to take on children until they are around 10 years of age.  

When teaching younger students I ask parents to remain present during lessons. This ensures that they know exactly what has been taught, and is also desirable from a safeguarding point of view.

Lessons are given on a 1 - 1 basis.  I do not teach more than one person at a time.

Lessons take place in a dedicated music room, which is comfortable and well equipped. You will need to bring your own instrument, but amplification and guitar leads are provided.

As well as basing lessons upon each individual's preferred style of music, I use and recommend the books published by Rockschool, the Registry of Guitar Tutors and by Trinity College, London. Whether students wish to take grades or not, this ensures a structured pathway to learning and builds an awareness of the many different facets to playing contemporary guitar.  The books are not expensive and advice about which to buy is given according to whether the student plays acoustic or electric guitar.   Students have the option to take their grades with either   Rockschool, the RGT or with Nationwide Music Examinations.

Other tuitional material may be provided in the form of pdf documents or mp3 audio files.  Both formats are compatible with iMac or PC.  You will need a USB memory stick on which to store your music.

It is important that your guitar is correctly set-up, both for playability and so that it sounds as it should.  If desired I can undertake an assessment of your guitar and carry out any basic adjustments which may be required.  If your guitar has any serious issues which I am unable to resolve I can refer you to a local luthier (guitar builder and repairer). 

Please park with consideration for my neighbours.  There is always ample room to park on the opposite side of St. Georges Road where there are no houses

Interested ?

Why not book a 30 minute trial lesson - free of charge ?

I prefer not to answer telephone calls whilst teaching as this interrupts lessons and takes time away from my students.  

Please use my contact form.  I will get back to you as soon as I can, thank you.