About

About

I have been a professional guitarist for the last 35+ 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 Shearan!!

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!

Location

Ross Road Cobham Surrey KT11 2AZ GB

Geolocation

51.3334312438965,-0.403887093067169

Instrument(s) Taught

Guitar, Songwriting

Where do lessons take place?

Teacher's Location, Online

Prices

30 minutes

£20.00

60 minutes

£45

Discounted Introductory Lesson

No

Preferred Payment Currency

🇬🇧 Pound sterling (£ GBP)

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Level(s) Taught

Beginner (up to Grade 5)

Youngest Age Taught

11

Class Sizes

One-to-One (Individual)

Graded Exam Preparation

RSL Awards (Rockschool)

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Language(s) Spoken

French

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