*ONLINE & IN MANCHESTER* Despoina is a musician by profession and by passion and a recent music graduate. She is a qualified guitar and music - theory... read more
Every lesson will be hands on and directed towards making you an independent player, to be motivated and able to improve at home. You’ll learn songs i... read more
David graduated from The University of Surrey with a 2:1 in Creative Music Technology. David is a music composer/producer (under the moniker ‘Tarquin’... read more
"As a teacher, I aim to help my students satisfy whatever role music plays in their life!" --- Evan is an enthusiastic and dedicated tutor who current... read more
Alex has been a music tutor since the age of 17 when, after passing his Rockschool Grade 8 a year or so before, he set up his own drum teaching busine... read more
Julie E has been playing guitar and writing songs for over 20 years and teaching for 10 years. She studied music at Goldsmiths College, London and can... read more
Learning with Karim, you will benefit from the best of both worlds - a patient music tutor who will support you with a relaxed, friendly teaching styl... read more
Jonathan is an approachable, friendly and professional Music teacher based in North Bristol. He holds music degrees from both Salford University (Pop... read more
Joseph is a Manchester based guitarist who has an honours degree at the Royal Northern College of Music on the BMus (Hons) Popular Music degree. He ha... read more
Marco is a musician and composer, natural from Porto, Portugal based in London with experience as a performer, composer and tutor for over the past 10... read more
About Matthew S For enjoyable, well-planned and productive music lessons Matthew is the ideal choice. He is well-qualified, with a wealth of experien... read more
Lessons in person and online in Acton Hi all! Still some available spaces from one of the most-in-demand vocal coaches/ songwriting and guitar teac... read more
I am DBS certified teacher who has been offering private tuition for the past 4 years. I have experience teaching a vast varying age group from 7-70 a... read more
The joy of learning an instrument is a wonderful experience, what ever age and ability never looses it's magic. Being supported musically and continua... read more
I am excited to share the skills I have developed over the past decade as a guitarist performing with musicals and bands, and as a keen integrator of ... read more
Jack is a session guitarist and teacher based in the West Midlands area. Jack is a dedicated and passionate tutor who has been teaching students of al... read more
Filippo is a professional guitarist experienced in most styles of music such as rock, blues, pop, soul and funk. He is available for lessons in Guitar... read more
Joe's experience as a musician has seen him perform extensively in the UK and overseas with his original rock band 'Insurgent', whilst also building e... read more
Gordon has been playing the bass guitar since the age of 16 and teaching since 2001. Initially self taught he has passed all the 'Registry Of Guitar T... read more
Rob is a professional musician and tutor, playing saxophones, guitar and vocals in a number of bands, spanning a wide range of genres and performing r... read more
"My goal is to show you how to achieve your goal!" Carl has taught music since the mid-'90s and has performed all over the world. Carl has a wealth o... read more
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Chris has been teaching guitar for over 20 years now. He was musically educated to Masters level at Goldsmiths College London and since then has taugh... read more
Rory is an experienced tutor and performer. He was professionally trained in Electric Guitar at Leeds Conservatoire, graduating with a BA (Hons) in Po... read more
Each year thousands of children begin music lessons for the first time. And thousands of parents wait with bated breath for their little caterpillars to transform into butterflies. Such is the pote... Read more
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Looking for guitar lessons? Great choice! The guitar is a well-known instrument that plays a big role in many musical settings. Its versatility makes it part of many genres where it works both in the rhythm section and as a solo instrument. Classical guitarists exploit this versatility especially well - we hear both melody and harmonic accompaniment at the same time. Take guitar lessons with one of our expert guitar teachers, and get 50% off the first of your guitar lessons.
Do you want to take guitar lessons? Or maybe you already play and are looking for guitar lessons to improve your skills? Why not learn with an experienced, dedicated guitar teacher. All our guitar lessons are taught by are skilled, professional teachers as well as professional musicians. Taking guitar lessons with an expert guitar teacher will ensure that you see your playing progress quickly!
This is especially true for beginners. When you start guitar lessons, having the basics of a solid technique (explained in a fun and engaging way) will save hours and hours of frustration later down the line. All of our guitar teachers have trained to a professional standard and are performing or recording musicians in their own right. However, this isn’t enough to make great guitar lessons. We can garuantee that your guitar lessons will be taught by guitar teachers who have honed their ability to communicate technical and music theory ideas, concepts and exercises in clear, simple, language. These skills, coupled with great enthusiasm and the determination to personalise the learning experience for each student means that MusicTeachers.co.uk offers some of the best guitar lessons around. Try it out for yourself! Get in touch with one of our amazing guitar teachers for guitar lessons today and we’ll send you a voucher for a 50% off the first of your guitar lessons.
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Are you thinking of taking guitar lessons? Are you on the verge of buying your own guitar? It's important to find a guitar that you love and feel comfortable with. You can try out different types and manufacturers in your local music shop, and it's always worth asking your one of our guitar teachers what they recommend before buying!
Here are some tips from us on what to take into consideration before making your final decision. But remember, the most important thing is that you choose something you're comfortable playing in your music lessons and in your practise.
There are three main types of guitar to consider when choosing your guitar. Classical guitar, acoustic guitar and electric guitar. Classical guitars have nylon strings as opposed to metal strings, and are said to be good beginner instruments. Acoustic guitars are a slightly different shape to classical guitars and are setup with steel strings. Electric guitars are usually a very different shape to acoustic/classical guitars, with a much smaller body. These too are setup with metal strings. It's useful to figure out with your guitar teacher what type of guitar you want to learn to play before starting your guitar lessons, that way, you can focus in on what kind of styles you want to work with in your guitar lessons. Read more about different types of guitar here...
The classical guitar is often recommended before the acoustic as a beginner instrument for your first guitar lessons. It's thought to be easier to play as it has nylon strings and a wider fretboard, making chords easier to play. As mentioned before, classical and acousitc guitars are quite different. As a beginner, there are two significant differences to take into consideration before choosing this for your guitar lessons.
The classical guitar has a wider fretboard which can make learning chords a little easier, as there's plenty of room for all your fingers and you can easily see what finger goes where. It also has nylon strings which are much softer than steel strings. This means your fingers are less likely to get sore on your first go! Another advantage to starting on a classical guitar is the nylon strings can make it easier to get a great clean sound sooner. One disadvantage though, is while the wide fretboard can be a great help, it can also be a hinderance - if you have small hands, it might be hard to reach more difficult chords.
Of course, classical guitar is perfect if you're wanting to learn to play classical pieces - hence the name! But if you were working towards pop/rock pieces, it would be worth considering moving on to an acoustic or electric guitar if you're using a classical guitar to begin with.
There's no need to amplify a classical guitar, though you can purchase classical guitars with built-in pickups if needed. Without pick-ups, classical guitars are perfect for small settings like singing songs around a camp fire, in the living room or in small venues.
The acoustic guitar is equipped with steel strings, which can make it harder on your fingers at first. However, this will pass over time, the more you practise and learn to play guitar. The skin on your fingers will harden and then you won't feel anything! It's a great idea to start building the strength in your fingers from your first guitar lessons, which makes the acoustic guitar a good beginner instrument in that respect. Another advantage of an acoustic guitar is that it has a smaller fretboard which can make it easier to reach difficult chords if you have smaller hands.
Another advantage of the acoustic guitar is the added volume. Acoustic guitars are suitable for small venues as well as bigger audiences. They can also be bought with a pickup fitted to them (this is called an electro-acoustic), which can then be put through a PA system for bigger venues.
Acoustic guitars are often associated with folk/country music, singer-songwriter music and pop.
The electric guitar is equipped with metal strings, much like the acoustic. However, the strings are finer and the action is lower, making it much easier to play than the acoustic. 'Action' refers to the height of the strings from the fretboard - when it's lower, the strings are easier to press, and when it's higher, more difficult. The fretboard is also thinner, making navigation more manageable. You might find your guitar lessons progress a little quicker with the electric, in that respect.
The electric guitar doesn't make much sound on its own - you will need to connect it to an amplifier to get the sound you want. It's also important to choose the right amplifier, so make sure to ask advice from your teacher on a good beginner amp. One of the advantages of the electric guitar is also the wide variation of sound you can achieve - there is almost an infinite array of effects pedals to choose from which can make your guitar sound completely different! You can even build a 'pedal board' with your favourite pedals on it so you can quickly switch sounds for different parts of a song. This is something you can learn about in your guitar lessons.
There is often some fear around a child wishing to take guitar lessons with electric guitar. It is important to remember that your child may have been inspired by listening to or watching their favourite band. This inspiration is gold dust as it provides a steady stream of motivation – even when the going gets tough! For some students, an acoustic or classical guitar simply won’t cut it while they are trying to learn to play guitar. Modern production of amplifiers also means the sound can be controlled. Many beginner amps also come with headphone jacks, enabling near silent practice!
Pedals, effects pedals and all manner of potential accessories are also be a draw for the electric guitar. It's worth saving some room in your budget for some accessories a little way down the line to keep interest levels high! This is in contrast to the simplicity of a well-made classical or acoustic guitar. If classical/acoustic guitar is the instrument of choice, set the best budget you can and use it on an instrument of quality. Well-made instruments by well known brands will hold value, and selling second-hand will be an option should things not work out as planned. Similarly, when searching for an instrument within your price range, the second hand market (with the help of an expert) is an option worth exploring. Ask your guitar teacher in your guitar lessons for advice.
Whichever guitar you choose, it is recommended that you have a professional set-up your guitar before your first guitar lessons. Setting up includes adjusting screws and various elements inside the guitar which can make it more comfortable to play and more motivating to learn to play guitar. Get a recommendation from your music teacher or a local music shop for the right person to do this for you.
Remember: the most important thing is to find an instrument you are comfortable with since you will be spending many, many hours with it!
At MusicTeachers.co.uk, we are always on hand connecting students with their perfect teacher. If you have any questions about guitar lessons, call us on 07946125613 or send us an email to [email protected]. The office team are all professional musicians and educators who love giving great service. Get in touch today - we look forward to hearing from you!
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