Guitar Lessons Coventry

Phil Schneider - Professional Guitar Teacher

Guitar Lessons Coventry Teacher - Phil Schneider

My Mission

Developing Accomplished Guitarist

I have years of guitar playing experience, enabling me to create courses of lessons ideally suited to learners of all levels.

I will use this experience to make sure your lessons focus on teaching you the technical skills required to play the guitar with confidence and ability, blending the music that inspired you to pick up the guitar with exercises that will help drive your playing forward.

I aim to help you reach your ambitions of playing the guitar. Whether that’s to your friends, In a pub or gigs. I can help you achieve these.

Female Guitarist Playing Acoustic Guitar

My Lessons

All Ages & Styles

I teach a wide range of styles, on both electric and acoustic guitar. My background as a working musician, having gig regularly around the country with artists and function bands, means that I can help help you learn the styles and musical genres you are interested in.

This student lead approach to teaching has helped me to ensure that my students stay motivated, building on each lesson with focused home practice that has produced fantastic learning results. I teach both young learners, from the ages of 7 years old and upwards, as well as adults.

Prices:

£22 per 1/2 hour
£25 per hour

Lessons are pay-as-you-go, weekly, fortnightly or as suits you.

“I started guitar lessons with Phil after figuring out that learning from a book just wasn’t practical or fun. After just a couple of lessons, I found myself wanting to pick up the guitar every day for practice – previously, it had just gathered dust! Lessons are always interesting, with a nice mixture of theory and practice, and always closely related to the types of music I enjoy listening to and playing. Rather than enforcing a curriculum based on what he’d like to teach, Phil always plans his lessons around songs and techniques that I’m interested in learning. Fantastic guitar teacher – highly recommended!”

N.Price

Student

“I’m a relatively new guitarist, so I really appreciate Phil’s patience. He will teach you at your own, individual pace and is happy to recap whatever you need him to. Highly recommended. ”

Anna

Student

Beginners & Advanced Students Welcome

I welcome both beginner and advanced students in a wide range of genres and styles to take my lessons.

Lesson Focus

Beginners Welcome

I have experience in teaching beginners

My Experience as a Teacher

I have been a full-time music teacher for over 30 years now and this is my main focus so you can expect a competent, well prepared, structured lesson aimed at your needs and level. I am usually available 50 weeks of the year so you also get an uninterrupted schedule.

Besides teaching the other part of my music career is songwriting and production which I also have a long track record of. Over 80 tracks are my SoundCloud but that’s about 20% of my output. So besides the technical niceties of guitar, I have a good understanding of form structure and lyrics and also the recording process.

I play a number of instruments including banjo, ukulele, bass, lap steel, mandolin, mandola, harmonica and keyboard.

Lessons Focus

All Styles

I can teach you in a wide range of genres and styles

More About My Lessons

I make sure my students know I am approachable for anything that they need. If you ever have any challenges at home while practicing the music that we have covered during our lessons, then my students know that they can come to me for any help they need. This includes all aspects of guitar playing, including advice around buying your first guitar to how to approach performing onstage. My holistic approach to teaching the guitar covers so much more than just guitar chords and riffs.

I will always do my best to get back to you on the same day that you enquire. If not, you will hear from me sometime shortly after. I am also keen to ensure that each lesson is tailored to the individual learning requirements and interests of the student, so everything is tailored to the learner for best results.

Teacher Tips

Music Shops

Music stores in the area

Music Shops in Coventry

There are some great music shops in Coventry, however as a guitarist, here are a few of my favourites.

Express Music, located on Binley Road, CV3 1HG. This place has a great selection of guitars. No matter what you are looking for, they will have something for you.

Noise Works, on Far Gosford St, CV1 5DZ. Again this is a great shop that will cater to your every guitar need. You can purchase everything from strings to plectrums and straps here.

Andy Bunn, is the guy to go to if you have any problems with your guitar or need any repairs. Any guitar related problem, I guarantee he will be able to fix it.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do lessons cost?

My lessons are charged at £22 per half hour and £25 per hour for all of my students.

Where do the lessons take place?

I teach from home at my dedicated teaching place located in Coventry, CV2 5HR. My full teaching address will be provided upon your first lesson booking.

What ages do you teach?

I offer my lessons to students of all ages both young and old. I would recommend starting no younger than age 7 though.

Do I have to attend lessons every week?

Weekly lessons are recommended however, not essential. You can take fortnightly lessons as well if this is better.

What happens if I have to cancel a lesson?

Guitar Lessons Coventry operates 48-hour cancellation policy. If your lesson is cancelled with less than 48 hours notice, you will be charged full price.

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