Abingdon Guitar Tuition
Abingdon Guitar Tuition

Lesson Information

Instruments and Styles Offered

  • Acoustic Guitar (Pop, Blues, Funk, Rock, Folk, Fingerstyle)
  • Electric Guitar (Pop, Blues, Rock, Heavy Metal)
  • Bass Guitar (Pop, Blues, Rock, Funk, Heavy Metal)

About my approach

 

I focus on space and time in music, how to listen and feel the rhythm internally, manage anxiety, understand inner psychology, and use techniques like neuroplasticity and habit science. I share professional tricks, like speed bursts and moving toward conscious competence, and help students understand how frustrating it can be at times, while also teaching ways to overcome those challenges. 

  • Learn Your Favourite Songs: one of the best parts of learning guitar with me is that we focus on the music YOU love. I’ll work with you to learn your favourite songs, ensuring every lesson is something you look forward to.

  • Boost Your Technical Skills: If you want to improve your fingerpicking, power chords, or soloing techniques, I’ve got you covered. Together, we’ll work on specific areas that will take your playing to the next level.

  • Effective Practice Methods: I don’t just teach you how to play the guitar—I’ll also help you develop a productive practice routine that actually works, so you see real progress and feel motivated.
  • Performance Coaching: If you’re looking to perform live, I bring my experience as a professional guitarist to the table. I’ll help you build the confidence to play on stage, whether it’s in a band or at a solo gig.
  • Achieve Your Goals at Your Own Pace: Whether you want to work towards RGT grades or just learn guitar for fun, I’m here to support you at your pace, with patience and encouragement every step of the way.

My goal is to inspire students to show up, develop good taste, and work like the masters in any field. I also introduce concepts like rock and jazz swing, playing behind the beat, and developing magnetic, hypnotic quality to their playing, just like the great musicians.

 

 

Teaching Hours

 

Teaching hours are as follows, other times may be available on request. Please note, slots between 4-8pm are peak time and get very popular.

 

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: 2pm-10pm

Thursday: 1pm -7pm

Friday 1pm-7pm

Fees 

  • £36 per hour
  • £18 per half hour
  • £140 for 10 weekly 30 min lessons, paid in advance
  • £280 for 10 weekly 60 min lessons, paid in advance

Grades (London College Of Music)

 

We offer the Trinity Rock and Pop & RGT rock guitar grades which are affiliate with the London College of Music. We have 100% pass rate, with most students achieving distinction or a merit. For more information on grades, please see the RGT website.

Lessons Areas (Beginner to Advanced)

  • Argpeggios
  • CAGED Theory
  • Changing Chords Technique
  • Chords: Grades 1-8
  • Chords: Harmonized Chords Min Major Roots On E & A String
  • Chords: Open First, Pivot Chords, Barre Chords
  • Chords: Triad shapes, Inversions
  • Chords: Power Chord Song Choice
  • Ear training: workout song melody chords by ear
  • Equipment function: Guitars, Amps, Pedals
  • Decorative tools techniques for scales (Jam)
  • Famous Player: Style Ryhthm parts, Licks or solo
  • Finger Picking Technique
  • Improvisation: Techniques, Scales, Licks, Scale Sequences,
  • Intervals: Mapping Root notes &scales
  • Picked Song Choice
  • Reading Tab, Standard Notation
  • Rhythm Guitar Notation
  • Riff Choice
  • Root Note Mapping
  • Scales: Grades 1-8, Blues, Dorian, Harmonic, Mixolydian
  • Scales: Chromatic, Major, Minor, Pentatonic, House Of blues
  • Scale: Segment one analysis Hybrid
  • Scales: when to use
  • Spiders: (SHRED Spiders up the neck)
  • Solo Choice
  • Song or Artist Choice
  • Strum Choice -Strum popular list
  • Strum Patterns Technique
  • Technical Audit: All Techniques: Acoustic/ Electric
  • Techniques: Dead notes, Grace Notes Dampening, Muting
  • Techniques: Slide, Double Stop, Alternate Pick
  • Techniques: Strumming, Finger Picking,
  • Techniques: Vibrato, Ham, Pull offs, Bends,
  • Theory: Circle Of fifths
  • Theory: Harmony Secondary Dominants
  • Theory: Rhythm
  • Theory: Scales
  • Tunes Choice: Single Notes Tab reading
  • Work Outs & Exercises: Creating a practice schedule and rotating items

Terms and Conditions

 

The discounted rate of £140 for 10 x 30, £140 for 5 x 60 minute lessons or £280 for 10 x 60 minute lessons is only availabe for lessons that are booked consecutively and paid for in advance. If a pupil cannot make a lesson in the 10 week block, alternative lesson times within the booking period will always offered.

 

Lesson Prices:

Weekly Discounted Lesson Deals:

£140: 10 x 30 min lessons

£140: 5 x 60 min lessons

£280: 10 x 60 min lessons

 

One off lessons:

£36 per hour

£18 per half hour

 

Gift vouchers also available

Contact us:

If you would like to find out more, or would like to book a lesson, please contact me at:

M: 07890 089497

E: matt@ox14.com

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