Guitar Lessons

Online Zoom Lessons

Studio quality audio equipment and high-speed internet connection.
Double HD webcam setup for clear view of fretting and picking hands.
Lesson video recording available.
Current students around the UK, Italy, Switzerland and France.

In-Person Lessons

Taught from Nick's home studio in Fulham/Hammersmith.
Large collection of amps, guitars, studio equipment and microphones to use.
Socially distanced room with hand sanitization and facilities.
Accessible via car (parking available) and good tube/bus links (Piccadilly & District).

Worldwide Remote Lessons

Studio quality audio equipment.
Double HD webcam setup for clear view of fretting and picking hands.
Lesson video recording available on request.
Current students around the UK, Italy, Switzerland, France and Hong Kong.

Example Lesson Topics

Graded exams (ABRSM/Rock School/LCM).
Sight-reading and stylistic awareness.
Picking and fretting techniques (Legato, alternate-picking, hybrid-picking).
Advanced techniques (Sweep-picking, tapping).
Soloing and improvising.
Harmony (Jazz/Pop/General Music) and songwriting.
Funk/Pop/Jazz rhythm guitar playing.

Qualifications

1st Class BMus (Hons) degree from the prestigious Guildhall School of Music and Drama.
Trinity ATCL Diploma - Guitar Performance.
NSPCC Learning - Child protection in schools (2.0) - certificate of achievement.
NSPCC Learning - Safeguarding children and young people with SEND - certificate of achievement.

Recent Clients and Success Stories

Guitar coach for Broadway/Film actress and vocalist Marisha Wallace.
Guitar coach for stars of Andrew Lloyd Webber's School of Rock - West End
100% distinction rate for Rock School grade 1-8 examinations.
8 years of private guitar teaching experience, from beginners to working professionals.
100% success rate for entry at music colleges, specialist schools and auditions.
NYJO teaching ambassador 2016-2019, teaching in some of the top schools all over the UK.
(Sevenoaks School, Cherwell School, Ardingly College, Cranleigh Preparatory School, Rugby School, Benenden School, Cardinal Vaughan Memorial School, Stowe School amongst others)

* Client Testimonials *

Nick helped me to prepare for a role where I had to sing and play guitar at the same time. I had never picked up a guitar before.
He was very easy and patient, he taught me enough skills to get through an audition in less than a week. I went from never touching the instrument to being able to play full songs. I highly recommend him.

Marisha Wallace - Singer & Actress
(Dreamgirls/Aladdin/Hairspray/Waitress)

Nick really helped me to think about different playing techniques and styles on both electric and acoustic guitar. It’s been super useful both for my own playing but also for arranging and thinking about the guitar in an ensemble.

He also helped me with reading charts which I’ve always struggled with! He was clear, patient and keen to hear exactly what I wanted to learn and develop.

Samuel Wilson - Arranger & Musical Director

Nick has been my teacher for 2 years now and in that time I’ve made incredible progress. Under his guidance I managed to achieve a distinction in my Grade 8 Rockschool exam in only one term. Throughout my time playing Zack Mooneyham in the West End production of School of Rock Nick helped me to perfect my technique and improvisation skills, making sure that I performed to the best of my ability and this greatly increased my confidence on stage....

He is patient, supportive and really fun to learn with and we manage to cover an incredible amount of work in every lesson. He teaches me many genres, from rock solos to blues licks, and walks me carefully though each piece, making sure that every aspect of my playing is as good as it can be. Our Zoom lessons are just as fun and productive....

He really is an awesome teacher and my lessons with him are always the highlight of my week.

Oscar - Guitarist, Singer and Actor
(School of Rock's "Zack Mooneyham")