Derby Guitar Tutor

When I retired in my 60’s recently I decided to learn guitar for my own entertainment. The music I like is electric blues and rock from the 70’s up to current days. So after buying a decent guitar and amp, I searched YouTube for tips on playing, finding a wealth of stuff but all of it a bit random. I thought I needed some structure & direction. So I decided to have lessons and via a internet search of local teachers I came across James. That was a stroke of luck. James is a proper musician, ...

James is a phenomenal guitar teacher. I started taking lessons from him a year ago having never touched a guitar before. The progress we’ve made has been excellent. I’ve been very happy with the detail he’s included in every lesson. He has tailored the lessons to my liking and interests. All materials are made readily available after each lesson. I couldn’t be more grateful for contacting him a year ago. Very excited to continue to learn from him and grow into a better musician! Thanks James!...

Top teacher ! Very well mannered and a decent guy. Enjoy my lessons with James..always come away with useful tips and feeling energized to continue learning. Makes a good coffee too 😉

I’m a student currently and I have been for quite a while now. The lessons are very enjoyable. Usually teachers will teach you about the music they like and the music they listen to but in these lessons you are asked about the music you enjoy and what you want to learn and achieve from the lessons. I am taught all about guitar playing whether it’s technique, theory, tips such as how to play faster and smoother and how to play songs that I like while at the same time also being fun and excitin...

I've been getting lessons from James for a few months now. After trying with an app. In person lessons make so much difference. James is an amazing teacher, easy going and friendly. Lessons move at your pace and flexibility on lesson times is brilliant. I could not reccomend James highly enough. I've been taught so much more than just how to play. Theory, picking up tips on guitar care. If you are looking to learn, James is your man.