Jools Cooper

Not just 6 strings! After many years of wishing I’d learnt to play a musical instrument, I finally took the plunge and bought myself a bass guitar. I didn’t have any great ambition beyond learning a few basic riffs, but decided to take lessons with Jools in the hope of gaining some understanding of how the instrument works. It’s now been over a year and I have learnt about major, minor and pentatonic scales, song structure, root notes, hammer ons, pull offs and playing with both fingers and ...

Jools is both an incredible musician and person😄I’ve had the privilege to work and write songs with him and he is so inspiring! I have learnt so much from him. 🎶👍😄

When I started my lessons I was a complete novice, daunted by the idea of learning to play guitar. I'm now amazed at how much I've learned. I have a new hobby that I really enjoy, and I also find I'm listening to and enjoying music more than I ever have. This is all down to Jools's enthusiasm and patience, and his relaxed and supportive teaching style. I couldn't recommend Jools more highly.

At the age of 25 I thought I was ‘too old’ to attempt to play a musical object. After showing interest in learning to play guitar I was lucky to be given Jools as my guitar teacher who made me feel at ease straight away. I never have set shift patterns and swap from days to nights frequently leaving me tired and grumpy but Jools flexibility with this and patience helps all the more and he always makes my lessons fun, worthwhile and fulfilling. I always enjoy my lessons and numerous times I’ve...

Jools has guided me from a complete beginner towards being able to pick up the guitar and enjoy it.