Guitar lessons in Cambridge
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Teachers near Cambridge
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I am a professional musician and music educator. Beginners to advanced shredders are welcome to learn acoustic, classical and electric and bass guitar. I have gained considerable experience, teaching and playing in many styles from swing, rock and roll, rock, country, jazz, blues, pop, indie to the latest metal. My approach to teaching is based around fun! Life is too short to not play what you want and music that you like. I will introduce technique and music theory if required as we progress so that a student can get the most out of the material and therefore improve. I am a member of the Register of Guitar Teachers and teach RGT Graded exams at Cambridge Regional College as part of the music course. I also have been teaching the alternative Rock School syllabus and am DBS checked. I teach at and am a tutor for students of Long Road Sixth Form College, Anglia Ruskin Universtiy, Cambridge University and North Cambridge Academy. I have a wide range of source materials, music and backing tracks. I also have a home studio for recording and can teach and advise on recording techniques and getting the most out of software for any budding song writers. Recording yourself is great way of illustrating progress over the short and long term. I am a gigging musician and run and MD several bands and have performed all over the world. I play various musical styles ranging through AC DC to West End Shows. I also play and teach bass guitar, piano/keyboards, tenor banjo and violin. Email me or call to start your musical journey. I am based in the Mill Road (Romsey) area of Cambridge. I do also offer Skype lessons. Qualifications: BA Hons Music
Chris Webb has over 20 years experience teaching guitar, and over 20 years experience in the music industry. He has released studio albums and toured with Symphonic metal band Biomechanical. Chris also has extensive studio experience, both in a band scenario, and as a session musician, meaning he has a wealth of knowledge and experience to share with students.
JUSTIN DWYER BA Hons Musical Resumé • Recently appeared on an episode of “Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway” performing with Little Mix on the banjo. Series broadcast live on ITV Saturday 27th February 2016. • Guitarist in the band ‘The Gravy Train’ performing regularly in the Cambridge and London areas, playing jazz funk covers and original material. Our debut album was released on 5th December 2015 to critical acclaim and some tracks have been broadcast on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire, BBC Solent radio and Jazz FM. • Promoter for Ely Jazz since October 2013. I have had some of the country’s finest up and coming jazz acts to play at Ely Jazz, including Resolution 88 who recently sold out Ronnie Scott’s in London, the Nigel Price Trio (James Taylor Quartet), the Josh Kemp Organ Trio and Asaf Sirkis Quartet (Gilad Atsmon Orient House Ensemble). • Performed with 05Ric and Gavin Harrison (King Crimson, Porcupine Tree) at the O2 Academy Islington on a 5 date tour of the UK June 2012. Also 2 European tours in February and November 2013. • Perform as guitarist for Soul vocalist Reece Cannon (The Drifters) 2010 – 2013, played Norbreck Castle Hotel, Blackpool, New Year’s Eve 2012 and East of England Showground Peterborough May 2013 • Perform every 3 months as The Justin Dwyer Quartet at the ‘Just Jazz’ evenings at ‘La Raza’ in Cambridge which has featured the Heidi Vogel Trio, Myles Sanko, Carl Hudson (Jocelyn Brown Band, Roger Odell Group, Professor Green), Kevin Flanagan (Robert Plant, B.B. King) • Toured with blues band ‘Split Whiskers’ to Copenhagen to play Christiania music festival 2009, also appearing at Cambridge Rock Festival 2009 and 2010, The Great British Blues Festival at Skegness 2010, also regular appearances at ‘Ain’t Nothing But The Blues’ venue in Soho, London • Assisted in running an improvisation workshop which was featured in a programme of events alongside a master class with Martin Taylor MBE which was held in Northampton in March 2006 • Performed as guitarist/bass guitarist/banjo in theatre productions at Key Theatre Peterborough, Mumford Theatre Cambridge, Maltings Theatre Ely, and Rhodes Centre Theatre Bishop’s Stortford. • Performed regularly with my band ‘Loose Juice’ from 2004 to 2007 who have supported the James Taylor Quartet on a number of occasions and have played at Ronnie Scott’s, the 100 Club, the Jazz Café, Rock Garden, as well as The Junction in Cambridge and The Soul Cellar in Southampton • Presented an evening of Jazz Fusion which included performances of music by George Benson, Mahavishnu Orchestra, Frank Zappa, Billy Cobham and Mike Stern. This took place at The Mumford Theatre, Cambridge, in June 2003 Qualifications: PTTLS course, BA Hons Music
About guitar lessons in Cambridge
Whether you’re learning your first chords or working on advanced technique, Cambridge guitar teachers can tailor lessons to your goals. Online lessons are an option too.
Cambridge teachers commonly teach from home studios, travel locally, or offer online tuition depending on preference.
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Guitar lessons: what to expect
The best guitar lessons near you aren’t just about distance — they’re about a teacher who helps you progress with clarity. Search by location to find in-person guitar lessons, or choose online lessons to access specialist teachers for acoustic, electric, fingerstyle, rock, or grades.
Guitar lessons work for complete beginners, intermediate players, and advanced students. Lessons can be tailored for children, teenagers, or adults returning to guitar — with a focus on the styles and songs you actually want to play.
Most students work on chord fluency, rhythm, strumming feel, scales, finger placement, and repertoire. A good teacher will also structure your practice so you build confidence and technique without getting stuck.
Online guitar lessons can be highly effective, especially for busy schedules and specialist tuition. In-person lessons can feel more hands-on and are great if you prefer local support and face-to-face feedback.
A simple learning path for guitar
A good teacher will tailor lessons to your goals — but here’s what progress often looks like.
Learn posture, tuning, chord changes, strumming patterns, and how to practise without building bad habits.
Build a steady sense of timing, expand chord vocabulary (including barre chords), and play full songs with confidence.
Develop picking, fingerstyle, lead basics, improvisation foundations, or exam preparation — depending on your goals.
Getting started: what you need
Keep it simple at first — your teacher can help you choose the right setup.
- Acoustic vs electric: your teacher can recommend what fits your music taste and comfort.
- A tuner + a few picks is enough to start — then add a capo or strap as you progress.
- A simple practice routine beats long sessions: aim for consistency, not intensity.
Styles & goals your teacher can support
Choose a direction — lessons can be tailored around what you actually want to play.
Chord progressions, strumming feel, accompaniment patterns, and building a set of songs.
Riffs, power chords, pentatonic shapes, bends, vibrato, and solo phrasing.
Right-hand patterns, independence, tone control, and arranging songs for solo guitar.
Technique, repertoire, sight-reading or musicianship skills, and a clear practice plan.
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FAQs about guitar lessons in Cambridge
Travel varies by teacher; some travel locally, some teach from studios, and many provide online lessons.
Yes — online lessons are a flexible and popular choice.
Match teaching experience with your goals, check lesson structure, and confirm availability before booking.
Many beginners can play simple songs within a few weeks. Consistent practice and guidance from a good teacher help you progress faster and avoid bad habits.
Yes. Guitar lessons are popular with adult learners of all levels, including complete beginners and those returning after a break.
It helps to have your own guitar so you can practise regularly. Your teacher can advise on a suitable beginner acoustic or electric option.
Online lessons work well for many students and can be just as structured as in-person lessons when taught by experienced teachers.
Yes. Many guitar teachers support students preparing for graded exams, helping with technique, repertoire, and practice structure.