About
Hi there, my name is Dan and I've been teaching guitar for over 15 years. I have a Higher Diploma in Popular Music Performance, as well as a BA Honours Degree in Jazz Studies. I've taught guitar to literally hundreds of students, both privately, and in schools, colleges and Universities. I teach students of all ages and abilities, and cover many popular styles. I am also happy to teach music theory and sight-reading, as well as lead students through graded exams.

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Services
Guitar tuition for all
Styles Taught
I teach a range of styles, including Classical, Acoustic, Folk, Blues, Rock and Jazz. I have studied all of these styles formally and to a high level, and I am intimately aware of the technical and theoretical principles behind each style.

All Ages, Levels and Abilities
I teach students of all ages, levels and abilities. Whether you've just retired and are looking to take up a new hobby, wanting to take your playing to the next level, or you're looking to get your child started on their first instrument, I am always happy to help.
Grade Exams
I teach grade exams to students wishing to formalise their progress using a graded syllabus. I teach from the Trinity, ABRSM and Rockschool syllabi. These cover the following styles - Classical, Acoustic and Rock & Pop.
Theory, Aural Skills & Sight Reading
As well as teaching you how to play guitar, I also teach music theory, aural recognition skills and sight reading. This is not for everyone, but for those looking for a more serious approach to learning music, music theory, aural recognition skills and sight reading are essential.

My Teaching Approach
Step-by-step tuition
As well as a music teacher, I also consider myself a student of music and I have been for at least 30 years. You never stop learning when it comes to music and there is always room for improvement. When I was growing up I was lucky enough to have had some amazing music teachers both privately, and at school, college and university. I studied under some incredible players, some of which were also amazing teachers. However, I also had some not so great teachers. I try to base my approach to teaching on the great teachers I had. These teachers always....

  1. Had a step-by-step approach. They didn't let me skip steps, instead they made sure that all the foundations were solid
  2. They taught me not only what to practise but how to practise
  3. They were patient and kind, but they also had high standards and demanded that I also had high standards
  4. They were engaging and interested in my progress
  5. The lessons were centred around my playing, not theirs
  6. The lessons were tailored to me and my musical goals

Price List
All lessons are one-to-one lessons and take place at my house in Chesterton
30 Minute Lesson
£22.50
45 Minute Lesson
£27.50
1 Hour Lesson
£35

Where?
I teach from my home in Chesterton, Cambridge. See the map below. Parking available.

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