Guitar lessons in Epsom

Hi! I'm Dan, a multi-instrumentalist and musical director living near Epsom, Surrey. I have played guitar for over 20 years and have a degree in Music Performance from the ACM in Guildford. I have spent the last 10+ years teaching, touring and performing all over the world on cruise ships, in theatre shows and with my own bands. Learning an instrument is fantastically rewarding life-long skill that can help foster creativity, build confidence, and relieve stress and anxiety. Every lesson I teach is tailored to the student; grades, learning songs, writing, music theory - nothing is off limits! My personal passion is 40s, 50s and 60s music from swing and jazz to rock and roll and on to soul and motown. Those few decades were an explosion of music and creativity, and a lot of the ideas and approaches discovered back then still continue to shape the music we listen to today! Lessons are available both in-person and online. Online lessons can be arranged on a flexible schedule to suit you most any day of the week. In-person lessons are subject to very limited availability and available on a first come first serve basis.

Welcome to Realistic Music Academy, a vibrant and dynamic institution dedicated to fostering musical creativity for students of all ages and skill levels. Located in Epsom, we provide a range of specialist music tuition, from one-on-one lessons to group workshops, designed to cultivate your passion for music. Whether you're a budding rock star or an adult looking to enhance your musical journey, we offer personalised instruction to suit your unique needs. As an independent, family-run business, we blend professional musical education with a welcoming, inclusive environment. Our qualified and enthusiastic instructors have years of experience in the music industry and are passionate about helping students excel. We offer a variety of programs that cater to both beginners and advanced musicians in guitar, drums, bass, vocals, keyboards, ukulele, and music production. As a registered exam centre for Trinity Rock & Pop, we provide coaching for Trinity Rock & Pop grades, enabling students to gain official certification for their skills. Higher grades are also eligible for UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service) points, supporting those applying to colleges and universities. Beyond individual lessons, our live rooms and fully equipped drum room offer excellent spaces for students to hone their craft, with regular opportunities to showcase their talents through performances and workshops within the local community. Join us at Realistic Music Academy, where we believe music should be accessible to everyone—because music is as powerful on a beach as it is in a stadium!

Qualifications: MA (University of Wales)

If you are searching for guidance to learn or improve your guitar playing skills, you've come to the right place. With over 20 years of experience in the field, I offer personalised guitar lessons teaching the RSL Grades in Electric Acoustic Bass Guitar and Ukulele I have a comfortable Studio in Stoneleigh near Epsom and Tolworth just 5 minutes walk from Stoneleigh Station ( South West Trains) First time player(s) ? - you are especially welcome. Call me to find out more about the coaching prices and lesson times. Qualifications: RGT ALCM Performance Diploma, RGT DipLCM Teaching Diploma, RSL Electric Guitar Grade 7, RGT Grade 8 Electric and Acoustic Guitar, RSL Grade Debut Drums

Jonny Black is a highly experienced singing teacher and voice coach as well as a professional actor, singer and musician. He was the lead singer and songwriter for the indie/rock band ‘Dupe’ before going on to train in musical theatre at The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama in London. He has appeared in a number of touring and West End productions including Blood Brothers, The Buddy Holly Story and Rock Legends, as well as performing around the world as a concert singer with The Wellington Symphonia, Cape Town Philharmonic and The Hawaii Symphony Orchestra. Jonny continues to write and release his own music as a solo artist and in collaboration with others. He was recently awarded a distinction for his MA in Voice Studies: Teaching and Coaching from Royal Central and has been a professional singing and voice coach for over 10 years, having delivered over 7,000 hours of one to one and group teaching. Jonny specialises in teaching contemporary music genres including pop, rock, jazz and blues as well as being able to teach musical theatre. His teaching is always creative, fun and engaging, designed to bring out the singers true potential. His mission is to build artistic individuality, strong technical ability and confidence in performance. Music Qualifications: MA Voice Studies: Teaching and Coaching (Distinction) PG Diploma – Musical Theatre ALCM (Associate London College of Music) – Musical Theatre and Song Repertoire Achievements: Performed in many international and touring productions including West End shows Lead singer and songwriter for a signed indie/rock band Released own material as a solo artist Concert singer with many international orchestras Played on BBC 6 Music Radio Introducing as a solo artist and in collaboration with other singers Contemporary singing tutor at City Academy and Morley College, London

Based near Kingston Upon Thames / a particular love of Rock, Blues and Jazz, but happy teaching all styles! Qualifications: RSL Level 6 Music Diploma in Teaching, BMus Popular Music Performance, MMus Production of Popular Music

I have been a professional guitarist for the last 40+ years. I started teaching after local guitarists kept knocking on my door and asking for playing tips and ideas. I lived in France for 20 years, in Paris and Bordeaux, and during that time worked with 5 No 1 artists, including Jackie Quartz, Guesch Patti and Ray Charles. I have a wealth of learning, playing, performing, writing, arranging and producing experience to share. I have been teaching and writing online since April 2020 and find this just as effective as face-to-face and certainly more convenient for students. I'm pleased to say that due to this, I now have students from all over the UK and Europe. And (a bit of a name drop), one of my past songwriting partners recently won the Grammy for song of the year writing with Ed Sheeran!! With more than 30 years teaching electric and acoustic guitar and creative workshops privately and in schools. I enjoy working with all levels from beginners to advanced and work with all styles except Classical and Flamenco. As a self-taught guitarist, I know how to get the best out of every student using my bespoke system and method that I have fine-tuned over the years. My qualifications are more than 40 years in the industry working as a studio and stage guitarist and 30 years teaching at all levels! I teach what you want to learn, at your pace and it's got to be fun!

Learn for fun, or take grades. We can learn easy riffs, whole songs, reading Tab and notation. I am happy to look at songs and artists that you like. All of my pupils who have taken exams from various Boards, have passed, including numerous pupils with learning difficulties of some degree. Qualifications: 2:1 In Music Composition

I have been teaching singing and music for 5 years. I am a professional musician and musical theatre performer and have been performing professionally since the age of 8. I grew up performing in a folk band where we would travel around the UK performing at festivals and clubs. I play over 7 different instruments because of this and when I finished school I was accepted into a drama college where I trained for 3 years in Musical Theatre. I have taught music and singing at drama colleges and youth performing arts schools both 1to1 and in-class settings and have performed in various band both singing and playing instruments such as piano, guitar and bass. Since graduating I have gigged around the country with various bands, performed as a soloist, been Musical Director and am currently performing at the O2 Arena in Mamma Mia! The Party UK. I have a huge passion for music and absolutely love giving people the opportunity through teaching to find that passion for themselves too. I like to make my lessons as fun as possible and will help you work towards your own goals, whether that be taking parts in exams or just playing and singing for the love of it. Music Qualifications & Achievements: Professional Diploma in Musical Theatre at Performance Preparation Academy, currently a musician and performer in Mamma Mia! The Party at London’s O2 Arena Musical director of Vernon God Little at Yvonne Arnauds Mill Theatre 2018 Singer and bassist for Sensation, the music of the Who UK Featured Singer for Hats off to Led Zeppelin UK 2017 Played Ilse in Spring Awakening 2016 Played Mary Flynn in Merrily We Roll Along 2017 Featured artist on Sky Arts Fairport Conventions Cropredy Festival 2010 Played Piano for 20+ years, Flute for 15+, Guitar for 15+, Bass for 10+

Hi! My name is Ben. I have been playing for over 20 years and have taught for about 15. I have loads of experience playing live in some of the top venues in the UK including Brixton Academy, Shepherds Bush Empire, Birmingham NEC, Manchester Academy, The Kentish Town Forum, Glasgow SEC, Edinburgh SECC. I also have played at Download Festival and Reading Festival. My style of teaching is laid back, starting with a few songs and then if they want, moving on to grades or harder ideas. I teach from beginner up to Grade 8 and beyond. I studied at the Academy of Contemporary Music (ACM) so I’m comfortable with a wide range of styles. It’s worth noting, if you are interested in Jazz or Classical guitar I probably am not your best bet. I also can help a lot with songwriting, I’m an active songwriter so I really enjoy the creative process as well. if you are interested in group tuition, let me know. I will look at renting a space. I will be setting up grade specific groups to help students learn in a different environment which would be useful for some. If you have any questions feel free to reach out and ask!

I have a wide range of teaching experience from big groups to individual lessons. I studied musical composition and musical theatre singing at the BRIT School and then at Rose Bruford College where I did an Actor Musician BA Hons degree. I have performed in the West End with Dreamboats and Petticoats when I was the keyboard player. I then became the Musical Director for the show when it toured in the UK. I have also been the MD for various other shows such as Cats (Theatre Royal Windsor) and Oklahoma! (Hong Kong) I have arranged music for a number of professional singers and bands and recently, I spent six months teaching singing for the Centrestage Academy in Hong Kong. I am involved with a number of different bands playing a wide range of musical style. A particularly interesting job was as the musical director and conductor for the popular Christmas festival of carols at Emmanuel Church in Croydon. More recently I have been teaching the piano on Zoom, adapting my style to suit the needs of my pupils. Some want to play from memory, some want to work on improvising skills and others want to play in bands. Music Qualifications & Achievements: Dreamboats and Petticoats (West End), Buddy Holly: Musical Director (Theatre Royal Windsor) Save The Last Dance For Me: Assistant MD (UK Tour) Dreamboats and Miniskirts: Assistant MD (UK Tour) Dreamboats And Petticoats: Musical Director (UK Tour) The Wind In The Willows: Assistant MD (Germany Tour) and The Rudi Vaselino’s (Henley Festival) Grade 8 Piano, Grade 5 Theory, Grade 7 Violin Pianist on the album, “Better Get in Line” by Max Runham

My name is Andy. I am a guitarist with fifteen years experience of gigging and performance, and a passion for helping people find their way into music with accessible, and enjoyable beginner lessons. What artist first made you first want to pick up the guitar? Which song do you day dream about playing? Some students find the pressure, and structure of exams and grades helpful and motivating - and some don't! All students learn differently, and my lessons will reflect those unique needs. What drives my lessons is an understanding of where the students find their joy in music - what got them interested? What are their passions? Rooting their learning in their own enjoyment of art creates the best musicians, and the best artists. As a musician myself I have performed in live bands for fifteen years. I am currently on tour as lead guitarist for Gemma Rogers band. In 2023 alone we played five shows at Glastonbury, supported Paulo Nutini at the Brighton Festival Series, played Secret Garden Party, and Minifest in Barcelona, as well as sold out London Headline shows at The Courtyard, and the Lexington. Alongside this, I play bass guitar for The Steady Letters - a indie punk group, and CaptainCaptain, a London based function band playing venues around Clapham and Wandsworth, as well as acoustic guitar for The Double Covers, a function duo playing acoustic blues and soul. This professional experience takes my lessons beyond the musical instruction, and allows me to offer an insight into the life of a touring musician. Whether for school, exams, or just for the simple, cathartic joy of it; I offer a professional, fun, and educational service, with music at it’s heart.