Guitar Lessons

Tailored to you.

 

  • First, you must find a guitar tutor that will let you pick you own guitar style and then let you follow that style throughout your guitar career. Someone that will encourage you every step of the way. You need someone that is reliable and supportive in order to progress to the level you desire.

    The guitar is an instrument unlike any other: it is powerful and will become part of you, now and always. You must find your style, whether it be rock, blues country or any other of the numerous styles out there, and let that style lead you into the guitar player you want to be.

    I teach electric guitar and acoustic where I cover many styles and techniques. I have a large collection of exercises that introduce the student to new styles that will give them a basic understanding of them.

  • Secondly, you need to make sure that your chosen guitar teacher has the expertise to customise your lessons specifically for you and your current level of knowledge. I teach lead and rhythm guitar, but also the area where they cross over. My students learn techniques that they will utilise daily in their playing.

    My home studio contains everything necessary for learning guitar. Each lesson, the student receives a set of printed notes for "homework", along with copies of the exercises they are working on. You do not have to read music to have lessons, but can teach you that too if you want. My lessons involve some music theory when the techniques involved are required.

    All my lesson materials are printed clearly and musical notation is written in guitar tablature as well as standard notation. I have a very large library of music so students can learn songs they want to. If a student wants to work on one particular aspect of technique or theory, we can do that.

    No two students are the same - each lesson is tailored to the students needs.

  • You can chose to either work through the grades, improve your playing technique, or just learn your favourite songs.

    • Lesson structures are developed to suit your requirements.

    • Students benefit from friendly one-to-one tuition.

    • Tuition is provided for complete beginners through to those wishing to expand their skills as a guitarist, whether children or adults.

  • Students under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.

    Parents/guardians can sit and enjoy a coffee or tea while watching their children learn.

 

Payment Terms

  • All lessons are payable on the day of tuition

Cancellation policy

  • If an alternative date cannot be found up to 48 hours from the original agreed lesson date, 36 hours notice must be given or the lesson fee is still payable.

  • "Having taken lessons from Jay, I can already see a massive improvement in my playing. The actual lessons are always relaxed and very enjoyable as Jay has a very warm and friendly approach to teaching. The information he passes on is invaluable to any aspiring guitarist. I personally find that it is the little things like how to finger a scale properly or nail a musical phrase being the most helpful; as you probably wouldn't learn these things without an experienced professional to guide you. Highly recommended"

  • “I have been playing for seven years and was bored of my playing, everything sounded the same and I just could not seem to improve. I went to Jay, he showed me how to get more mileage out of what I already knew as well as learning new ideas. Jay has completely rekindled my love of the guitar, now I can’t wait to get home and plug in and play. Thank you Jay”

  • " I have been taking regular guitar lessons from Jay where we usually cover a mix of music theory, discussions about technique, jazz standards and chord theory, and there will always be a healthy amount of playing/jamming. In the lesson I find time spent with Jay to be less like a formal lesson and more like hanging out with a seasoned expert (which he most certainly is), who I want to learn as much as possible from. I would highly recommend any guitarist of any level taking lessons as there is always something you don't know about the instrument"

  • "After searching the internet for a quality guitar instructor, I stumbled across Jay’s website. The information available appealed to me and being totally honest, I haven't looked back since!

    Jay makes the lessons very enjoyable and his patient manner along with his knowledge, professionalism and ability to get you playing recognisable tunes in such a short time is fantastic.”

  • “Jay manages to get the balance just right when setting tasks for the next lesson and not once have I felt under pressure with the level of difficultly or amount of homework he has set.

    If I don't succeed at certain tasks, Jay will give me encouragement and ensure I am comfortable before moving on. I always look forward to my next lesson and I would highly recommend Jay to friends and family and any other budding guitarist who I may stumble across."

  • "Jay has been teaching me to play guitar for about a year now.  As a complete beginner and mature student I had many worries about learning a new instrument.  After my first lot of lessons, I realised that the guitar was for made for me and this was largely down to Jay.  His passion for music and everything guitar is unquestionable and this instantly rubbed off on me. “

  • “I've gone from strength to strength with Jay, starting with simple chord patters and moving onto complex tablature. Jay’s flexibility with his student’s circumstances means I can easily balance work & life with my lessons. Without Jay I would probably have put down the guitar a long time ago”

  • "Excellent tuition, I have been playing guitar for 5 years now and having been through numerous teachers Jay is without a doubt the most dedicated, influential and professional.

    Since starting lessons with him less than a year ago, I have acquired a varied repertoire, overcome several technique issues and successfully auditioned to study music at the RSAMD. As an aspiring guitarist I make a demanding student, but Jay's ability to bring out your strengths as a musician makes his teaching style highly effective"