Whether you want to be the next Taylor Swift/Ed Sheeran, play guitar as part of a gigging band, or simply want to improve as a player for your own satisfaction and enjoyment, I can help you achieve your goals. For most of my life I have been a professional teacher/trainer and it's this expertise that I can draw upon, together with many years as a working musician, to help you make faster progress than you would by yourself.
Message Jon
A qualified adult teacher/trainer, I have been teaching all age groups and abilities for more than thirty years, including ten years at the University of Exeter.
I also have experience working with children and am DBS certified.
I have extensive experience as a performing musician from fronting rock bands and playing at student fresher gigs through to solo and duo guitar performances at concerts, music festivals and private functions.
I picked up the guitar in my early teens and whilst my early years were spent playing rock, later I became more interested in acoustic/classical styles and played Spanish guitar professionally for 20 years. I have a Grade 8 in classical guitar.
I teach acoustic and electric guitar, pick and fingerstyle based, covering many genres including pop, rock, metal, blues, grunge, indie, alternative...as well as classical guitar, Travis picking, modern fingerstyle and more... Want to work towards grades? No problem, I can teach the Trinity and Rockschool syllabuses.
My guitar lessons are designed to meet your needs, not mine or anyone else's. Everyone is different and I don't usually follow a specific book/syllabus unless you are working towards an exam grade.
It's my belief that lessons should be fun, and highly motivating. It's my job to inspire you to pick up the guitar as often as possible and, with a little guidance, become the player you want to be.
Message JonLessons take place in my home studio in the Plymstock area of Plymouth. I also offer online tuition which is ideal if you are not local, get nervous playing guitar in front of others or simply prefer your own space.