Guitar Hangouts

Come and hangout

Some of you will know that, back in the simpler times of December 2019, I did 1-1 guitar lessons online. I met loads of great people and dealt with a range of fascinating questions; it was a very fulfilling experience.

Over the various lockdowns, they became an important source of income, but also a way to cope with the times: while scratching my head and wondering what to do with myself while I can’t go and move air in congregation, the answer was, of course, to help folk move their own air.

I very much enjoy these on a social level, but, I also get a lot of joy out of showing people the cool things I’ve found out about music over the years. The guitar, it turns out, is quite a peculiar instrument, and it’s wonderful to help players view aspects of it with more confidence and dare I say it, clarity.

We can look at songwriting, song interpretation, right-hand techniques, harmony ideas, traditional music, rhythmic techniques and anything else you might find interesting in my playing, writing or singing.

How does it work?

The premise is simple: online sessions either in a 1-1 or group format. Suggestions or questions are very welcome - you can submit these as part of the booking process.

What will I learn?

During 1-1s, it very much depends on what you want to get out of the time. For the group sessions, we’ll focus on one or two ideas, but none of it is prescriptive: I prefer to arm folks with knowledge of how to operate the music machine.

Who is it for?

Anyone and everyone! If you’ve never played the guitar before, it’s perhaps not the best use of your resources, but I won’t turn you away.

How much does it cost?

1-1s are £80 per slot, group workshops are £30.

I also do a reduced rate; these are limited, pay-what-you-can slots; to book one of these just get in touch via the form below.

Book a 1-1

Book a group workshop