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About	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.
Location	Hartley Ct, Stoke-on-Trent ST4, UK
Geolocation	53.0151719,-2.1913289
Instrument(s) Taught	Bass, Guitar
Where do lessons take place?	Teacher's Location, Student's House, Online

Prices

30 minutes	£18
45 minutes	£23
60 minutes	£26
Discounted Introductory Lesson	No
Preferred Payment Currency	🇬🇧 Pound sterling (£ GBP)
Payment Methods	Cash, Online Bank Transfer
Cancelation & Rescheduling Policy	24 hours notice of cancellation is required or you may still be charged for the lesson.

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Level(s) Taught	Beginner (up to Grade 5), Intermediate (Grades 5-8)
Youngest Age Taught	10
Class Sizes	One-to-One (Individual), Duo (Two students)
Graded Exam Preparation	Rockschool, Trinity Rock & Pop

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Matt Gannon