My two children, who are both primary school age, started learning the ukelele and guitar with Jonathan earlier this year and I am astounded by their progress and ongoing enjoyment to learn. Jonathan’s vast repertoire of skills and tailored approach to their individual needs and sensitivity in understanding how to guide them reflects his vast experience of teaching children and amazing musicality. I have no doubt that my children will one day look back with such fond memories that they were taught by such an incredible teacher, thank you so much Jonathan.

Jonathan is a brilliant teacher - he understands how important and integral the combination of mind and body is to learning and playing an instrument. He’s extremely knowledgeable about music/ the guitar. His teaching style is welcoming and combines the enjoyment of playing music, as well as technique and the foundations of music theory. Jonathan is the best teacher I have ever had in any subject. My guitar playing and confidence has come on so much in such a short space of time. I look forward to my lessons which are always fun, well thought out, and varied. I’d recommend Jonathan to anyone, no matter what age or skillset!

Jonathan has been teaching my eight/nine year old son since August 2023 and he has made remarkable progress with his guitar playing. Not only that but he loves his guitar lessons, and Jonathan is clearly excellent at communicating and inspiring children and young people. He keeps the lessons light and entertaining and I can hear them both laughing together when they have lessons at our house. Jonathan allows my son to be involved in the decisions about what pieces they learn, whilst ensuring that they are suitable for his little hands on the guitar! I could not recommend Jonathan more highly, I think he will be a teacher that my son remembers into adulthood as someone that inspired him to enjoy music and learn to play the guitar.

I've had the pleasure of observing Jonathan's work with Khaled over the past few months, and I cannot recommend him highly enough as a music teacher. Jonathan's unique ability to tailor each lesson to perfectly suit Khaled's individual needs and learning pace has been evident not only in guitar lessons but also in ukulele sessions. This versatility in teaching both instruments has significantly contributed to Khaled's progress and his growing passion for music. What stands out most about Jonathan, apart from his evident musical expertise, is his patience and genuine commitment to his students' development. He approaches each lesson, whether guitar or ukulele, with a fresh perspective, ensuring that Khaled remains engaged and motivated to learn more. Jonathan's patient demeanor not only fosters a positive learning environment but also encourages Khaled to step out of his comfort zone and tackle challenging pieces with confidence across both instruments. Moreover, Jonathan's weekly updates to us, the parents, are incredibly valuable. He provides insightful feedback on Khaled's progress, areas for improvement, and celebrates his achievements, no matter how small. These updates not only keep us informed but also reinforce the collaborative effort between teacher and parents in supporting Khaled's musical journey. Jonathan also has an eye for the future. His recommendations for Khaled's musical career are always thoughtful and in the best interest of Khaled's growth as a musician. It's clear that Jonathan is not just teaching Khaled to play instruments; he's nurturing a lifelong love for music, enhancing his skills on both the guitar and the ukulele. In summary, Jonathan's dedication, expertise, and personalized approach to teaching, combined with his ability to instruct in both guitar and ukulele, make him an exceptional music teacher. We feel incredibly fortunate to have him guide Khaled through his musical journey and would highly recommend him to any parent looking to provide their child with a solid foundation in music. Thank you Jonathan.

Excellent first lesson with Jonathan. I feel clear about what I need to do. He was patient, clever, relaxed and a great teacher.

Jonathan is an outstanding guitar teacher who understands the learning process. He has helped me advance more in the last 2 months that I have in the last 2 years!

I'm so pleased to be having music lessons with Jonathan. Having spent recent years as an adult learner bouncing between online courses (Truefire, Artistworks, YouTube, etc.) and books, I became frustrated with a lack of progress despite daily "practice" that amounted to hundreds of hours a year. I've always loved and been fascinated by music but never had lessons before. As I write this, we've had ten electric guitar lessons. Jonathan is encouraging, makes our lessons fun and guides my learning in ways relevant to my personal goals. I've appreciated Jonathan's constructive feedback and ideas to address my specific areas for improvement. Our lessons have also provided much-needed structure and direction to my practice hours between sessions. One pleasant surprise is how much Jonathan's teaching background, understanding of how people learn, and focus on broader musicianship have benefitted my learning. We've had some really enjoyable conversations on these topics, and I've learned a lot. All in all, I'd highly recommend lessons with Jonathan.

My 9-year old son has recently started guitar lessons with Jonathan and our experience so far has been an extremely positive one. Jonathan is an enthusiastic, energetic and highly inspirational teacher. He has formed a real rapport with my son in such a short period of time, and we are really looking forward to our future lessons and learning under his expert guidance.

Excellent and very understanding teacher. I highly recommend Jonathan

Good teacher, explains things really well and checks to see if I understand things.

Jonathan is an outstanding person, a gifted musician (composer, guitarist) and a highly accomplished communicator. His broad range of musical interests suit him ideally to the role of teaching children and young people.

Jonathan worked for me as a guitar, double bass and bass guitar teacher for a number of years at an independent school. All his lessons were excellent, as evidenced by his high pupil retention rate, and number of glowing references from ex pupils and parents. He was also really keen to get involved in many other aspects of music making at school, in order to help develop pupils' love for music; for example, staying late for concerts and helping pupils develop their composition skills.