Hey! I’m Simon, and I’m a guitar teacher with 12 years teaching experience. No matter your age or experience level, I can help you become a confident, well rounded musician.

12 Years Teaching Experience – Tailor-Made Lessons To Transform Your Playing – All Styles & Abilities – Start Your Musical Journey Today!

Whether you’re just playing for fun or have dreams of selling out massive arenas, my coaching has helped dozens of players overcome their barriers, and I’d love to help you do the same!

I have a wealth of experience and patience as a teacher. To keep things fun, I use song-based learning to teach new techniques, rather than running boring drills and scales. Students stay motivated and progress faster as a result.

Electric Guitar / Acoustic Guitar / Bass / Ukulele

I started learning the electric guitar at age 12 after seeing the music video for ‘Can’t Stop’ by the Red Hot Chili Peppers. In the following years I also took up the acoustic guitar, bass, ukulele and I joined my first band in 2005.

Since then I have been playing, recording, writing, and performing in diverse settings and genres. All of this playing experience has given me a great insight into how people approach making music and I use this to create a relaxed and supportive atmosphere for my students.

Through my lessons you will develop:
Enhanced technical ability
Deeper musicality
Rhythmic intuition
Instrument care
Confidence

Using song-based learning for technique development, you will build skills and knowledge in:
Basic instrument care
Chords & Harmony
Picking – Plectrum, Finger-style, Hybrid
Timing and Groove
Playing from tab, by ear, and from memory
Soloing and Improvisation

I also integrate Songwriting and Music Theory into his lessons, ensuring you actually understand what you’re playing, not just how you’re playing.

Topics may include:
Genre/Song Analysis
Songwriting Methods
Musical Vocabulary
Scales & Modes

Genres include but are not limited to…
Rock (Rock ‘n’ Roll, Classic, Modern)
Blues
Ska / Reggae
Metal
Pop
Country

– Your First Lesson –
Your first lesson will be a chance to get to know me and experience my teaching style first hand. You will be able to discuss areas that you find challenging and you’ll start taking the first steps to achieving your personal goals.

– Beginners –
For guitar, bass or ukulele you will just need your instrument (and maybe a few plectrums). Music sheets and all other materials will be provided by me.

– Getting in Touch –
Please send me a message using the button on top of the page. If you can, please also include the following details:
– Your Current Level
-What instrument you would like to learn
-Your musical preferences (what would you like to play)
-What you would like to achieve with your playing
-Any areas that you are finding challenging
-Whether you would like online or in-person lessons

Thank you for taking the time to read about me and I look forward to hearing from you.