Acoustic Guitar Lessons for Absolute Beginners

The guitar is one of the most sociable musical instruments and can be great fun to play and relax to. Being able to play the guitar gives you a great deal of satisfaction and you become part of a very special group of people called guitarists.

Learning the Acoustic Guitar

I offer acoustic guitar lessons for complete beginners, so you can learn to play a few songs. Once you have the basics, you will be hooked!

Learn from someone who has worked on and played acoustic guitars for over 25 years.

Working at your speed, most beginners can pick up the basics very quickly and even play a song within a few lessons. I offer guitar lessons to complete beginners and will help you achieve those all important first chords.

I offer one to one private acoustic guitar tuition for over 18’s. Adults of all ages welcome. I can also advise on purchasing the right guitar or setup the one you have so it is easier to play.

Prices

30 Minutes: £17.50
1 Hour: £35.00
Lessons are pay as you go via card or cash, weekly, fortnightly or as suits you.
Course material and training sheets will be supplied.

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Acoustic Guitar Lessons / Module 1

Introduction.
The acoustic guitar and its structure.
Acoustic guitar setup for easier playing.
How to tune an acoustic guitar.
How to hold your acoustic guitar correctly.
How to hold a guitar pick.
How to strum with a pick.
How to strum without a pick.
The Am Chord
The C Chord
The D Chord.
The G Chord.
The Em Chord.
Rhythm and strumming exercises with a Metronome.
Strumming exercises using your first 5 chords.
Song structure / Chord changes.
Strumming with Chord transitions.

Acoustic Guitar Lessons / Module 2

Your first song using Am, C, D, G, Em Chords.
How to use a Capo.
The A Chord.
The E Chord.
The Dm Chord.
Your second song.
The F Chord.
The Bm Chord.
Your third song using B and F Chords.
Working with Tablature (Tabs).
Fretboard theory / notes.
Using Barre “Bar” Chords.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What will I have learned after some lessons?

You would have learnt to play the main chords (x10) that are used to play thousands of songs.
You would have developed strumming techniques.
You would have grasped how to read Tablatures (tabs).
You would have learned to play a few songs.
You will have a understanding the Fretboard basics.
You will have a understanding of Barre (Bar) chords and be able to play them.

What do I need before I start lessons?
Acoustic guitar lessons shopping list as follows:

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Guitar tuner or guitar tuning App.
Guitar picks (plectrums).
Capo.
Music stand (optional, but really useful).

What do your lessons include?
My guitar lessons are one to one sessions. You will also be given paper handouts and training sheets as you progress.

I have never played the guitar before, can you help me?
This course is completely based on the fact you have never played a guitar before. Its for absolute beginners.

Where would the lessons take place?
I come to you for your convenience if you are local or I also offer video lessons via Skype or Zoom.

Do I need my own acoustic guitar?
In one word “Yes”. If you don’t already have a guitar, I can help you find the right acoustic guitar for your budget and needs from a local or online supplier. (I don’t sell acoustic guitars).

What chords do you teach?
I teach the following 10 open chords.

How long does it take to play the guitar?
Its a difficult question to answer as it all depends on your abilities. However, I can say you should be able to play some simple songs after a few lessons only.

How often should I practice?
As a complete beginner, you can start with 20 minutes each day to get into the habit of practising on a daily basis. It should then increase to 40 minutes quite rapidly as you will need enough time to review and improve the material that has been studied during your guitar lessons.

I am in my fifties. Is it not too late for me to learn how to play the guitar?
100% not. I believe that there is no age limit to learn and enjoy playing the guitar.

Do you do 30 minute training sessions?
Sorry no, its just not enough time to really learn anything.