Guitar lessons in Stoke

Hi, I’m Jay. No matter what age you are, you can play the guitar, bass guitar or ukulele! If you can put in the time and commitment, I can guide you to being able to enjoy playing music. In my lessons my specialism is patience and a personalised approach. Whether you want to play just for your own pleasure, for performance, to be able to jam in a band, or to pass exams, I will work with you to help you to achieve your goals. This is my story. I began playing guitar as a child, my dad showed my my first chords and how to strum, then I started classical guitar lessons aged 10. I got my ABRSM classical guitar and theory grades 5 whilst in high school and went on to get a GCSE, an A-level and a degree in music. Despite my classical training my passion has always been for rock, pop and heavy metal music. I started teaching myself electric guitar in my teens and went on to play in several local goth, death and doom metal bands. In 2008 a friend of mine asked me if I would teach his young son to play guitar. It was an eye opening experience! I hadn’t realised how much I had taken my abilities as a musician for granted. I couldn’t believe how many aspects of playing, that I thought were so simple, were for a beginner incredibly hard. It made me realise that I had more to offer the world as a musician than I had thought before. As I result of this, in my early 30’s, I decided to work towards making music into my living rather than just a hobby. I began to fill in some of the gaps in my musical education. I started taking guitar lessons again and learned about improvisation and jazz by playing in some amateur jazz ensembles. Having only dabbled in the instrument before, I seriously took up bass guitar and discovered a deep love and satisfaction from playing the bass. To increase my confidence, I became a regular open mic performer. I gained grade 8 qualifications in bass guitar and electric guitar. I went back to classical guitar lessons and finally passed the classical guitar grade 8 exam, that I had failed previously. I even took up ukulele and drums. I became a full time musician in 2015, teaching guitar, bass, ukulele and drums in schools and just guitar, bass and ukulele at home. I also play guitar and bass in local bands and in the orchestra pit in theatres. Where could your story take you? Over the years I have seen many of my students discover and increase their confidence and ability in music. I am very mindful of how different people learn at different paces and have very different goals, strengths and weaknesses. I have developed a wide range of teaching strategies to suit a wide range of learners and I can’t wait to take you on your musical journey.

Update - please note that i'm not currently taking on more students (April 2025) Hey, I’m Matt and I offer one-to-one guitar lessons in Stoke-on-Trent and North Staffordshire. I’m an experienced guitarist with teaching experience and my excellent value lessons offer the perfect place to start for beginners and improvers. I can also teach beginner to intermediate bass guitar. What I’m offering: Learn your favourite songs Gain confidence with strumming and timing Go through the grades and get UCAS points (with Rockschool, Trinity, ABRSM) Change chords effortlessly Understand the principles of music theory Flexible approach to suit you All styles taught I offer lessons both in-person and online and I’m happy to travel. I have a teaching space at my home which is in Cliffe Vale Stoke-on-Trent (2 minutes from the A500) and I have all of the equipment necessary. I’m an experienced guitarist and have performed in covers and original bands and have recorded my own material. I am very familiar with the RSL Rock School and Trinity syllabuses which I use to help structure my lessons. I realise that every student has their own aspirations and goals. If you’re aiming to take a more academic route and learn grades or perhaps you wish to take a more laid back approach and simply want to develop your skills and make music – I will adapt my lessons to your needs! I can accommodate all ages and abilities and hold a valid enhanced DBS check. Music Qualifications & Achievements: I’m currently in the process of taking the electric guitar grades with RSL Rockschool. I perform in multiple established professional bands including Arctic Stereo Killers and Harmonic Fall duo. I co-founded an alt-country band ‘The Black Widows’ that played all over the UK and made two albums.

Instrumental Tutor - Piano, Guitar, Bass, Clarinet, Recorder.

Qualifications: MA Contemporary Arts, BA Hons Popular Music, RSL Level 4 Teaching Diploma, Grade 8 Electric Guitar Rockschool.

I have been providing tuition on guitar since 2002. During this time I have developed flexible and varied approaches to teaching and can help you to learn and improve, whether you’re playing for fun or to support your studies in grades, GCSE music or A Level music. I understand that there are various approaches to instrumental learning, and that no two students learn in the same way. Consequently, I try to adapt my teaching to suit the needs of each student, so that they learn to play in the way that is most effective, relevant and enjoyable to them. I love teaching, and derive a great deal of satisfaction from seeing a student develop as a musician. I believe music is the most universal and communicative art form. To be actively involved in it opens up many avenues, both artistically and socially. Qualifications: Certificate in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector, ABRSM Grade 5 Theory (Distinction), LCM Grade 8 Acoustic Guitar (Merit), Audio Engineering Techniques and Technology (Distinction) SSR Industry Course

Qualifications: BA (Hons) Music

Qualifications: BA Hons Music Performance

Qualifications: BA Hons Perforning Arts Music

I teach from my studio in Crewe (Cheshire), offer online lessons through Zoom, FaceTime or by travelling to you within my local area.  I also teach within schools in the Crewe area. My speciality is popular music and I am a Rockschool Associate Tutor so I am very familiar with their songs, technical exercises and exams.  I’m also classically trained with ABRSM exams I aim to make lessons fun and informative, and am happy to support students playing for enjoyment, or to work towards exams, either music grades or GCSE In addition to teaching I perform regularly at weddings, corporate events, restaurants and bars.  I perform solo and as part of different acts including duos, trios and full bands, as a singing waiter, and as a host at open mic nights. As a songwriter I have several releases available through the main streaming and download platforms and can help with songwriting, recording and releasing music. Qualifications: RSL Grade 8 Music Production, RSL Grade 8 Music Theory, ABRSM Singing ARSM (diploma), DipABRSM Singing, level 3 ABRSM qualifications in Piano and singing, level 3 RSL qualifications in guitar, bass, ukulele