Q.  How long does each lesson last for?

A. Each lesson lasts for half an hour but hour lessons are available.

Q.  What do I need to bring to a lesson?

A. If you are learning electric guitar you only need to bring along your guitar and any books that you are currently learning 

      from.  If you are learning classical guitar you will need to bring along your guitar, any books you are currently learning from 

      and a foot rest. 

Q.  I'm left handed.  Does this make any difference?

A.  No, this makes no difference at all.  You will however, need a left-hand strung guitar.

Q.  I don't know how to re-string or setup my guitar?

A.  I can show you how to re-string your guitar, both electric and classical, with a reliable method.  A setup is more involved but I  do carry out this service which also includes a re-string at a very reasonable price.  Please see my "Guitar Setup" page for further details.

Q.  Do I need to be able to read music?

A.  No.  I can teach to read music fluently if you wish.  The electric guitar syllabus uses both standard notation and tab in there

       books.  If you wish to learn the classical guitar it is advisable to learn to read music as this is the format that classical music

       is written in.  The tutorial I use for this will teach you read music and at the same time teach you the foundation of a good

       technique. 

Q.  Can I take graded exams?

A.  Yes.  I take students through Trinity College London Exam Board for the classical guitar and students studying the electric

       guitar are taken through the Rockschool syllabus.  However examinations are not compulsory.

Q.  Where do I obtain tutorials?

A.  I can supply all the tutorials needed at cost price.  These are usually purchased once you decide to take lessons. 

Q.  Why can't I make a chord sound correctly?

A.  Take time to play each individual string whilst fretting the chord.  You may then find the problem, which could be fingers      

      obstructing other strings or uneven pressure across the fretboard.  Remember to use the finger tips on the strings and keep

      finger nails short on the fretboard hand.

Q.  How long should I practice for?

A.  Beginners should be trying to practice 10-15 minutes a day.  This figure should increase as the exercises/music becomes 

      more advanced.  Practice makes progress!!

Q.  What is a good technique for effective practice?

A.  The use of a metronome is invaluable.  It helps you to learn a piece of music/exercise at a tempo that you are comfortable

      with.  This helps your fingers learn patterns that are remembered.  It also helps with overall timing improvement. 

Q.  Do I have to buy an expensive guitar/amp?

A.  No.  The vast majority of  guitars and amps these days are of very good quality.  I would recommend a Cort Les Paul copy

      or if you prefer the Stratocaster style of guitar, the Yamaha E103 or Yamaha Pacifica are very well made and reasonably

      priced.  I can supply an ideal student guitar, electric or classical, at a competitive price.

Q.  How long will it take for me to play well?

A.  There is no straightforward answer to this.  It depends on a number of factors.  How long and how often do you practice, how 

      well you take to playing the guitar, how you put into practice the instruction given in a lesson.

      You may find after just one or two lessons that what you have learnt you can play well. 

      Different people learn at different rates.

      Above all, if you enjoy playing the guitar you will probably end up being happy with your ability, whatever level of

      musicianship you attain.      

Please email me if have any further questions.