Your guitar lesson questions

Individual lessons at my Camden teaching space cost £20 for 30 minutes or £30 for an hour. Lessons are pay as you go, with weekly, fortnightly or other arrangements by agreement. Mobile lessons cost £30 for an hour plus an agreed travel charge, subject to availability and location.

Most lessons take place at my home teaching space on Arlington Road, Camden, London, NW1 7HD, near Camden Town Underground station. The full teaching address is provided when you book. A small number of lessons at students’ homes may be available; include your area when enquiring so we can discuss availability and the additional travel charge.

I welcome children aged 5 and upwards, teenagers and adults, including complete beginners. Tell me the learner’s age, experience and musical interests so we can discuss a suitable starting point and lesson length.

Yes. You do not need previous musical knowledge. We can begin with the kind of music that interests you and introduce the instrument through manageable practical tasks.

Yes. I teach both acoustic and electric guitar, from fingerpicking and strumming to rock soloing and jazz improvisation. Your interests help determine the focus.

You do not need to buy a guitar before your first lesson. Guitars and equipment are available at the studio if bringing an instrument is inconvenient. Regular access to a guitar between lessons is important for practice, and we can discuss a suitable instrument before you buy.

A small number of mobile lesson slots may be available, subject to location and my schedule. An hour costs £30 plus a travel charge, which we agree before booking. Include your area in the enquiry.

I can discuss support for Rockschool or Registry of Guitar Tutors exam preparation. My experience with the grades system is limited, so please contact me about your intended exam and level before deciding on a preparation plan.

No. Weekly and fortnightly lessons are both options, and more occasional arrangements can be discussed. A regular routine can help you focus, but it should also fit your circumstances and allow time to practise.

Yes. We can explore composition, chord progressions and how guitar parts work within a song. Bring an idea or a passage you would like to develop so we can focus on the music you are making.

Yes. A five-lesson block is advertised at £140, and gift vouchers are available. Confirm the duration of the lessons and all package, expiry and cancellation terms before purchasing.

Please contact me as soon as possible if you need to cancel or rearrange a lesson. Confirm the applicable notice period and any cancellation charge with me before booking. Any charge must be fair, reflect losses reasonably incurred after costs saved or replacement bookings, and respect your statutory rights.