Greg Michael

Hello, I’m Greg Michael, a professional guitar teacher based in Epsom, Surrey. I’ve been playing guitar for 30 years and teaching for 20, and I run Greg Michael Guitar Studio, where I give private one-to-one guitar lessons to children and adults from Epsom, Ewell, Stoneleigh, Cheam, Worcester Park, Sutton, Ashtead, Leatherhead, Banstead and across Surrey and South West London.

My own musical journey has taken me through many styles, and that’s what I bring to every lesson. I started out in rock and blues, playing electric guitar full time for 20 years, before moving to acoustic fingerstyle guitar and then classical guitar. Today I specialise in acoustic, fingerstyle and classical guitar, while still teaching blues, rock and pop to students who love those styles.

I’ve always kept learning from the best. I studied Delta blues with the American blues guitarist Toby Walker, jazz fusion with Greg Howe, and classical guitar with the Polish composer Tatiana Stachak. I currently continue my classical guitar studies with Tomasz Radziszewski. I’m a member of the Wimbledon Classical Guitar Society (WiGS) Teachers Panel and also record the society’s concerts, so I stay closely connected to the classical guitar community.

Who are my lessons for?

I teach complete beginners, intermediate players and advanced guitarists, from age 6 to adults of any age. Many of my students are adults who always wanted to play, or who are returning to the guitar after many years. Others are children taking their first steps in music. Whatever your age or level, you’ll get lessons tailored to you.

What will you learn?

Depending on your goals, lessons can include:

• Acoustic guitar: chords, strumming patterns and playing your favourite songs
• Fingerstyle guitar: fingerpicking patterns, arrangements and solo acoustic pieces
• Classical guitar: correct technique, posture, reading music and classical repertoire
• Blues guitar: Delta blues, slide, rhythm and lead playing
• Electric guitar: rock and pop riffs, lead guitar and improvisation
• Music theory: understanding how music works, so you can learn faster and play more freely

My teaching approach

I believe good lessons are friendly, encouraging and structured. I’ll help you build solid technique from the start, so you avoid bad habits and progress steadily. Every student gets a clear plan, practical practice routines and pieces they genuinely enjoy playing. I also pay close attention to motivation, because the real secret to learning guitar is practising regularly and enjoying it.

For young children, I keep lessons fun and engaging, and I ask that a parent or carer sits in on lessons, so they can help with practice at home.

Lessons and prices

Lessons take place in person at my studio in Epsom. Prices are £25 for 30 minutes and £45 for 60 minutes, with a discounted block of four one-hour lessons available. I’m available Monday to Thursday and on Saturdays.

Safety and peace of mind

I hold an Enhanced DBS certificate and public liability insurance, so parents can feel confident their children are in safe hands.

If you’ve been thinking about learning guitar in Epsom, or want to take your playing to the next level, I’d love to hear from you. Get in touch to arrange your first lesson and let’s start your guitar journey together.