Lessons

I do not require any 'minimum commitment' from any of my students. Neither do I require a commitment to 'regular' lessons. - I realise that there are many people who want to learn to play the guitar who may work shifts, whose work takes them away from home or for any other reason may not be able to have 'regular' lessons. - My aim is flexibility to suit you, - 'the student.' I will not ask you to give me more than three days notice if you need to cancel a lesson - no different to a Dentist!

You are never too old to learn to play the Guitar. –Many of my students began learning to play the Guitar with me upon retirement.

Discounts are given for State Pensioners, Members of The National Union of Students, Members of HM Armed Forces, five lessons paid for in advance or for shared lessons. See my Fees and Discounts page for full details!

You may be wondering about frequency and length of lessons. - There will be some teachers out there that will tell you that weekly lessons are essential for progress. I have had some students come to me that have told me that other teachers have turned them away unless they committed to weekly lessons.

I believe in being honest with people, rather than trying to maximise income. - When I was in my previous career, due to shift work, I could only have fortnightly guitar lessons initially. When my shifts changed and I was able to have weekly lessons, I found that I didn't have enough time in between lessons to fully practice the previous lesson's content and be ready for the next lesson. I reverted to fortnightly lessons.

Generally, students around about 9 and below cannot cope with an hour lesson, so half an hour weekly tends to work well. Above this age, I recommend an hour fortnightly. Of course, If someone has plenty of time for practice, for example, if they are retired, then an hour weekly can work very well. 

Most of my students, unless for example retired, take hour long fortnightly lessons. If you have any doubt as to the effectiveness of fortnightly lessons, rather than take my word for it, please see my Recommendations and Testimonials Page which includes testimonials from teachers -

Whilst Exams are by no means a requirement, they are an indication of the ability of a teacher. I have an extremely high Exam Pass Rate with only one failure in 22 years of teaching. (Due to lack of practice on their own admission). Most of my Students attain Distinctions.