Guitar Tuition
Develop technique, musical understanding, and the confidence to play independently.
“I improved massively… and wrote my first two songs.” — Elliot, 15
“Jack listened to what I wanted and helped me reach Grade 5 confidently.” — Stephen
“Jack listened to what I wanted and helped me reach Grade 5 confidently.” — Stephen
Pricing
Qualifications and experience
• 17+ years teaching experience
• First Class (BMus Hons) degree in Music from Bangor University (specialising in classical guitar performance and songwriting)
• ATCL Recital Diploma in Classical Guitar
• 100% pass rate with pupils entered for exams
• Enhanced DBS certificate
• Excellent with children, having worked for several years as a supply teaching assistant, often with children with learning needs
• I have played in several established bands in Bristol, and have been gigging since 2008 around the South West, Wales and Midlands
- - Lessons take place at my home studio in Larkhall, Bath, with online lessons also available.
- - First lesson free
- - Please get in touch to discuss lesson options, availability and fees.
Qualifications and experience
• 17+ years teaching experience
• First Class (BMus Hons) degree in Music from Bangor University (specialising in classical guitar performance and songwriting)
• ATCL Recital Diploma in Classical Guitar
• 100% pass rate with pupils entered for exams
• Enhanced DBS certificate
• Excellent with children, having worked for several years as a supply teaching assistant, often with children with learning needs
• I have played in several established bands in Bristol, and have been gigging since 2008 around the South West, Wales and Midlands
My Approach
If you are looking for a highly qualified, friendly, patient and dedicated teacher to support your guitar playing and musical development, you’re in the right place. Whether you are a complete beginner, finally ready to pick up the instrument you've always wanted to learn, or a seasoned player seeking an extra boost of inspiration, I’ll work with you to move your playing forward.
I specialise in classical guitar, and also teach acoustic and electric, across a wide range of genres.
I tailor every lesson to your individual interests or goals - whether you want to work your way up to Grade 8 on classical or electric guitar, strum your way through your favourite songs on acoustic, jam along with mates, write your own songs or nail that Jimi Hendrix solo or Metallica riff.
But we'll go far beyond just learning to play songs. My aim is to give you a deeper understanding of music and help you become a well-rounded, creative and independent musician. I’ll use your interest as a starting point for giving you a thorough grounding in all the fundamentals, but I will also help you to:
As you progress, lessons evolve too — beginning with solid foundations and gradually moving towards deeper interpretation, musicality, and your own unique artistic direction.
After each lesson, I email a detailed recap with clear practice guidance, so you always leave with focus and direction.
If that sounds like the kind of musical journey you’d like to take, I’d love to hear from you!
I specialise in classical guitar, and also teach acoustic and electric, across a wide range of genres.
I tailor every lesson to your individual interests or goals - whether you want to work your way up to Grade 8 on classical or electric guitar, strum your way through your favourite songs on acoustic, jam along with mates, write your own songs or nail that Jimi Hendrix solo or Metallica riff.
But we'll go far beyond just learning to play songs. My aim is to give you a deeper understanding of music and help you become a well-rounded, creative and independent musician. I’ll use your interest as a starting point for giving you a thorough grounding in all the fundamentals, but I will also help you to:
- Read notation or tab, so you can learn new music for yourself
- Sharpen listening skills, enabling you to work out music by ear and play with others
- Understand how music really works, through practical theory
- Improvise and compose/write songs
- Record your own music
As you progress, lessons evolve too — beginning with solid foundations and gradually moving towards deeper interpretation, musicality, and your own unique artistic direction.
After each lesson, I email a detailed recap with clear practice guidance, so you always leave with focus and direction.
If that sounds like the kind of musical journey you’d like to take, I’d love to hear from you!
