Lessons...

In-person guitar tuition in Acle, Norwich, Norfolk, for students aged 12+ and adult learners, is tailored for beginners and those with some experience who want to deepen their skills and musical understanding. You'll learn to read music, grasp key theory (understanding how it connects to both the guitar and music more broadly), and build a strong foundation through exercises, study pieces, and songs, at a pace that suits you, whilst remembering that, above all, the main purpose of making music is to enjoy the process and have fun.

If you're aiming for graded exams, I am well-versed in the Trinity College London syllabi, or if you simply want to play for pleasure, that's fine too as lessons are designed to be supportive, flexible, and encouraging whatever your goals may be. Sessions take place in my comfortable garden music room, with free off-road parking and easy access by train or bus.

You can choose weekly or fortnightly lessons: One-hour lesson: £30

Want to learn more, or book a lesson? Feel free to get in touch.

Best-Practice...

Lessons are guided by what is best practice for each individual student. Drawing on proven approaches to musical learning, tuition is customised to your goals and learning style, while supporting effective sustainable progress, and the development of overall musicianship.

Musicianship extends far beyond the notes on the page or fretboard. Alongside learning repertoire, lessons explore the wider knowledge, understanding, and habits that help musicians progress with confidence and independence, including:

• Warm-up exercises
• Posture
• Psychological aspects of good practice
• Clear goal-setting
• Practice regimes/effective focused practice/recording for practice
• Technique practice / finger independence
• Intervals
• Ear training
• Chord construction / upper extensions / inversions
• Chord progressions and harmonic function for songwriting
• Modes
• Musical analysis
• Sight reading
• Feel
• Visualisation
• Creativity
• Memorisation
• etc...

About...

I’m Simon. I’ve been playing guitar since I was 13, starting in rock bands and later, as a mature student, earning a First-Class Honours degree in Music, and a Distinction in Creative Music Making from Trinity Laban Conservatoire London. For my own daily practice I focus on classical guitar repertoire, with the occasional venture into jazz standards.

With several years of experience working in higher education, I combine practical skills with a strong academic background. I'm DBS certified, insured, and a member of the Musicians Union.

FAQs...

• Do I need anything before my first lesson?
If you have a guitar, please bring it along. If you don’t, just let me know beforehand - I can provide a guitar for your initial session(s). Everything else you’ll need is available in my fully equipped studio space.

• How do I pay for my lessons?
Lessons can be paid for individually or in advance as a block,
by 'easy bank transfer', bank transfer, or cash.

• Can I reschedule a booked lesson?
I completely understand that plans can change. Yes, you can reschedule a lesson - just please try to give at least 24 hours’ notice whenever possible.

• May I attend and observe my child’s guitar lesson?
Absolutely! There’s a comfy sofa - plus tea and coffee too.

• Do I have to be able to read music?
Reading music isn’t strictly required when starting guitar, but we’ll gradually develop this skill. It’s invaluable to facilitate a deeper understanding of music.

• Can I sit exams?
Yes! I follow the Trinity College London music grade syllabi. If you choose to take exams through the digital pathway, I have in my studio a high-quality audio and video recording setup that can be used to record your exam performance submission should you wish.

• What sort of lessons do you do?
My personal focus is mainly on classical guitar, so this is what I know best. However, the fundamental skills we focus on will equip you to play a wide variety of styles and genres, allowing you to follow your own musical interests and goals.

• Do you still teach in the school holidays?
Yes, I offer lessons year-round, except on bank holidays and during the festive break.

Gift Vouchers...

Perfect as a birthday, Christmas, or retirement gift, these vouchers are a thoughtful way to encourage any aspiring guitarist. If the recipient doesn’t have their own guitar, one can be provided for the first session(s). Vouchers start at £30 for a single taster lesson.

Please get in touch for further details, to purchase a voucher, or book a lesson from a voucher you have received.

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