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Understand what you’re playing and why. Practical music theory woven into your guitar lessons or as a focus in its own right.
Practical music theory lessons in North London, taught through the guitar. Learn chords, scales, rhythm and how songs are built, so you understand what you’re playing and can create your own music, rather than just follow tabs.
Theory isn’t a dry extra. Understood properly, it’s what lets you work songs out by ear, improvise, and write your own music. I weave practical theory into every lesson and can also focus on it directly: how chords are built, how scales and keys work, rhythm and timing, and how the songs you love are actually put together.
Everything is taught through the guitar and the music you’re playing, so it always makes sense in your hands, not just on paper.
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Book a lessonSooner than you’d think. Many students play a recognisable song or riff in their very first lesson. Lessons are built around making music straight away, so it never feels like a chore.
Absolutely. Beginners are a big part of what I do. I teach children from age 6 and adults, from those who’ve never held a guitar to returning players picking it back up.
All ages. Children from age 6 right through to adults of any age. Lessons are always tailored to the individual student.
Yes. I prepare students for both Trinity Rock & Pop and RSL (Rockschool) guitar exams, up to Grade 8, which is the grade I hold myself. Exams are optional and we only enter when you’re ready.
Lessons are £55 for an hour and £30 for 30 minutes. Lessons of 45 minutes are also available; please ask for the price. Home visits cost an additional £10 within a reasonable distance; please confirm your area before booking. I am not VAT registered, so no VAT is added. Payment is by bank transfer, and I ask for at least 24 hours' notice to cancel or rearrange a lesson.
At my home studio in Enfield Town, about a 10-minute walk from Enfield Town station. There is on-street parking on the road opposite; please check local signs for restrictions or charges. I also travel to students in Enfield, Winchmore Hill, Southgate, Palmers Green and nearby areas. Home visits cost an additional £10 within a reasonable distance; include your area when you enquire so we can agree the arrangements before booking. Lessons are by appointment.
Mainly rock, blues and pop, plus the technique and music theory underneath them. Having performed in bands for over ten years, I teach these styles from real playing experience.
Backing tracks, progress notes, homework, chord and fretboard diagrams, and tablature. These give you what you need to make the most of your practice between lessons.
Ideally yes, so you can practise at home between lessons. That’s where the real progress happens. If you’re not sure what to buy, I’m happy to advise on a suitable first guitar before you spend anything.
Andrew’s guitar lessons are £30 for 30 minutes or £55 for an hour. Here is what is included, how to compare lesson prices and what to ask before booking in Enfield or North London.
Lessons are at my home studio in Enfield, at your home nearby, or online. How lessons work from: