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Hello! My name is Andy Basiola and I am a professional guitar tutor based in Chiswick, London. I offer tailored and personal guitar lessons, designed to help you achieve your guitar playing goals. No matter what age or skill level, I'm here to help.
The lessons provided cater to students from all different styles and backgrounds covering both the acoustic and electric guitar. Covering a wide span of genres I like to help people improve their skills by teaching them songs they love.
I have been teaching the guitar and performing for years. I like to use this experience to make sure my students really get the most out of their lessons. I will make a lesson plan based upon what your goals are in the near future and make sure we learn in that direction.
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Thanks to my previous teaching experience I currently teach a large range of students from Beginner to Advanced levels. No matter where you're at with your guitar playing skills, the lessons are designed and tailored to help you get to that next step.
I am a patient and knowledgeable teacher who is passionate for really helping people develop their skills and become better guitarists. I enjoy being a part of the journey and seeing the developments my students make. Whether you're looking for formal musical study, or more relaxed and just to jam I am more than happy to help.
Lessons are pay-as-you-go, weekly, fortnightly or as suits you.
Whether you are looking to pick up a guitar for the first time or you're looking to take your current playing ability on to that next level, get in touch today to book your first lesson and together we can get you where you want to be.
Open Chords, Power Chords, Bar Chords, Strum Patterns & Famous Riffs
I started playing guitar at the age of 12 thanks to my dad, listening to guitarists such as Randy Rhoads, Jimi Hendrix, Gary Moore, Eric Johnson, Joe Satriani, etc… In 2009 I moved to London, after winning a scholarship to study at Tech Music School, one of Europe’s leading music college, where he graduated in 2010.
Over the years I have played and toured Europe with a number of different bands and played some of London’s iconic venues, such as 02 Shepherds Bush Empire, 02 Islington, 100 Club, Beck Theatre, Barfly, Underworld.
In London, I have been writing and recording music with rock bands Kill for Eden and Future Shock, and also worked with producer Phil Kinman (Doogie White, Tank, Driven), and Ade Emsley (Iron Maiden, Steve Harris, Voodoo Six), and TOMMY DE CARLO, lead singer of American rockers BOSTON.
Building techniques that push your guitar ability forward
I have been teaching privately and in music schools for over 10 years, a variety of styles and techniques from beginners to advanced. Whether you are just starting or can already play, I can help you develop a solid practice routine that will target specific areas of playing, but, most importantly, I want you to develop your own voice on the instrument just as I’m always constantly doing.
My lessons are tailored and structured to the individual student, based on their musical tastes, current abilities and songs they would like to learn. I'll ensure that your long term goal is always on the forefront of our minds and select the songs/exercises we work through to help us get towards that goal. Each lesson you will be left with something to work on in between the sessions and will always follow this up in the lessons to follow and check in.
With a wide range of playing and teaching experience, we can also cover in great detail the musical theory side of things, which are skills that can transfer to other instruments outside of the guitar and apply to all music in general! I have a good track record with RGT, Trinity and Rockschool, so if exams and grades are your aim, we can cover those too.
From finding your first guitar to completing Grade 8
I am often asked by new and current students about where they can pick up quality guitar equipment in Chiswick. Here is a short list of a few nearby music stores to help you find what you need.
Gardonyi's Music Shop, located in 84A St Mary's Rd, Ealing, London W5 5EX is a small Music store which provides a selection of all start equipment including acoustic guitars, as well as straps, picks strings etc. A great place to start!
Folkies Music Shop, located on 358 Kilburn High Rd, Kilburn, London NW6 2QH. This is the perfect store to try for all things guitar. Here they offer a wide selection of both acoustic and electric guitars as well as amplifiers, pedals and all other accessories.
X Electrical , located on 125 King Street, London, W6 9JG. This is a small individual business that buys and sells guitars of all different styles. Whether it's an Acoustic, Electro Acoustic, Electric, Amps, Strings, you can find a supply of all these things here.
I am a passionate person with a real drive for Guitar and teaching it. I thrive on seeing results as my students develop their skills, ensuring I'm always working my hardest to get you where you want to be. Utilising all my experience and skills, alongside a nice friendly relaxed environment my lessons will have you playing those songs you've always dreamed of in no time at all!
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Lessons are priced at £30 per half-hour or £40 per hour lesson.
I am actually a mobile teacher and will be delighted to travel around Chiswick to teach you the guitar. So if travelling to the teacher's studio is difficult for you either of these options may work for you. I also offer lesson from my studio in London W3 7NX as well as online guitar lessons.
My lessons cater for students of all ages and backgrounds (6+). Some students believe it can be too late to pick up the guitar at older ages, but age has no impact! So no matter if this is your first time as a youngster or a retiree, these lessons will cater for you. I have a lot of experience working with students from all walks of life!
No, the lessons are flexible and can be booked to suit you. Most students tend to go for one hour a week as this tends to yield the most consistent progress and results.
Lessons cancelled with less than 48 hours notice will still be charged full price. If you give enough notice, then you are more than welcome to re-organise your lesson.
Get in touch with any questions you may have or to book your first lesson today.
Guitar Teacher
Andy Basiola
