Why should I come to you for guitar lessons in Leicester, Dave?

Expert Guidance: I have over 15 years of professional gigging experience on guitar, brass, and bass, in a wide array of settings. From pit orchestras to professional function bands, and even sailing the seas as a showband musician on cruise ships. I've been offering tailored one-to-one music lessons for over a decade and have taken the role of section tutor and band leader in wider group settings.

Comprehensive Curriculum: I can show you everything you need to know, from the fundamentals of guitar for beginners to more advanced techniques and approaches to the guitar. My wide experience in many different genres and years of breaking down music to understand how it's written means I have a wide base of knowledge to work from.

Tailored Learning Materials: Custom worksheets, cheatsheets, sheet music, and tabs are all crafted specifically to complement what we talk about in our guitar lessons. Need that song you've been itching to learn transcribed? Want particular guitar riffs and fills tabbed out? Or perhaps a personalized backing track to reinforce the topics we covered last time? I've got you.

Flexible Scheduling and Communication: When it comes to online guitar lessons, your schedule is the most important thing. Plus, I have a 'no stupid questions' policy. If you've got any issues, questions, or doubts between lessons, just shoot me a message! I'm always here to assist or explain anything about techniques or theory. I can often provide you with extra learning materials (for free!) or guide you to some seriously helpful content also!

What do we actually do in our guitar lessons in Leicester?

Once we've got the perfect power stance covered (it's fundamental), there's a huge amount to cover.

Online Guitar Lessons: The content of our lessons is entirely flexible and tailored to your wants and needs. Before we start, we'll schedule a free consultation call. This gives us the opportunity to connect, discuss your musical tastes, preferred playing styles, and where you want to be with your guitar playing. Whether you're looking to refine your technique, broaden your musical repertoire, delve into a specific style or genre, or simply learn to play your favourite song, the choice is yours.

And remember – along with a free consultation call, the first guitar lesson is half price!

Beginner Guitar Lessons in Leicester: The fundamentals are important. We'll start with fretting notes and picking correctly and comfortably, look into some chord vocabulary, and some go-to licks and riffs, so you're able to jam along to your favourite songs as quickly as possible! We would also start looking at how to write your own simple guitar parts, using a very small amount of basic music theory.

Advanced Guitar Lessons in Leicester: If you've been playing for a while, chances are you'd be looking to branch out. We can look at how to approach learning the whole fretboard, new methods of articulation, hybrid picking, among others. There's value to being a flexible and diverse musician, and more tools in the arsenal is only ever positive.

Music Theory for Guitarists in Leicester: Before you dismiss it, let's get one thing straight – while music theory is undeniably valuable, it doesn't have to dictate everything! Playing by ear is the foundation, but theory acts as our compass when we need to understand what we've just played. While I'm equipped to cover all facets of music theory, our focus here is practical: how can we craft the perfect guitar part for any given moment? We'll explore methods for transcribing by ear, examine the guitarist's role within a band, and identify which scales produce specific sounds. Additionally, we'll use theory to dissect various artists and genres, enabling us to replicate their musical styles.

Performance Preparation in Leicester: You've had a couple of lessons, you're starting to feel comfortable with the guitar, so what's next? It's time to jam with some friends. I've accumulated plenty of gigging experience, having performed in various settings – from intimate dive bars and rock clubs to grand concert halls and cathedrals. I've collaborated with musicians from diverse backgrounds and styles, and I'm here to share my wealth of knowledge with you as you prepare to hit the stage or dive into band writing sessions. Whether you need tips for performing, advice on stage presence, strategies for effective communication with bandmates, or insights on gear and tech logistics – I've got you covered.

Alright then, let's give it a go.

Excellent! We'll have you playing big riffs in no time. Just reach out to me through any of the contact methods provided below, hit me up on social media, or simply fill out the form here.

Ensuring that my teaching style fits your vibe is key. I'm happy to offer all new students a complimentary (that's FREE) consultation call. It's just a quick chat to see if we're a good match. Plus, your first guitar lesson comes at a discounted rate of half price!

Serving Leicestershire Towns

My guitar lessons are available throughout Leicester and Leicestershire, including but not limited to:

• Leicester

• Loughborough

• Hinckley

• Melton Mowbray

• Coalville

• Market Harborough

• Ashby-de-la-Zouch

• Oadby

• Wigston

• Lutterworth

• Mountsorrel

• Birstall

• Groby

Wherever you are in Leicester or Leicestershire, I can help you on your guitar playing journey. My online lessons make it easy for you to learn from the comfort of your own home, no matter if you're in the heart of Leicester or in a surrounding town.