Guitar Lessons in St Helens,
Wigan & the North West

I teach privately from home and online via Skype and Zoom.

Guitar Lessons

Welcome to my website!

For over 20 years I have been preparing pupils (of all ages) for Associated Board and Trinity Classical Grade exams, Rock school, GCSE and Degree work. With my guidance and mentoring students have progressed onto Music Degrees and more have become performing musicians.

When choosing a guitar teacher various aspects are worth considering to ensure you are getting the most productive lessons to maximise your musical development and progress.

I have extensive experience and Enhanced DBS Clearance. I am a member of the Musicians Union with associated insurance. I have taught Degree level students at Hope University and Wigan And Leigh College, and for several Local Authority Schools Music Services in Primary and Secondary Schools.

Why Choose Me

As a performing musician, I have played at many events and venues eg. The Cavern (supporting The Quarrymen), The Barbican Centre (with Kenny Baker), The Floral Hall, Brindley Theatre, The Band On The Wall, Sheffield and Leicester Universities, Manchester Academy etc.

Also, various music festivals eg The Great British Rhythm N Blues Festival, Burnley Blues Festival (supporting Joe Louis Walker), The Matthew Street Festival, The Ribble Vally Jazz Festival.

I also have extensive recording experience with groups such as 'The Lawnmower R & B band, The Jacky Bond Blues Band, The Sharp 4 Quartet and the Sonorous Modern Jazz Quartet.

Fully Qualified

I have completed a Music Degree at University College Salford and a Post Graduate Certificate in Education at Middlesex University in the 1990s.

Performance

I have worked consistently as a performing musician in a wide range of genres including rock, soul, blues, jazz, classical as well as working in bands for musical productions.

Guitar Lessons

I teach privately from home and online via Skype and Zoom. I also teach Bass Guitar. Each pupil is given their own personalised study programme to optimise learning and match their goals.

Testimonials

"Jim has helped my guitar skills develop and guided me through exams through fun, enjoyable lessons and helpful feedback. I've enjoyed every lesson."

Katrina

Classical Guitar Student

"Jim is a fantastic guitarist and really experienced teacher. He uses his experience to keep my learning moving forward into new aspects and techniques, using different tunes to keep me motivated and interested. In the time we’ve been working together, he’s already massively improved my confidence and technique. I would highly recommend him as a guitar teacher."

Richard

Rock & Pop Guitar Student

"Jim's lessons are fresh and enjoyable with an emphasis on learning by playing. Practical exercises are challenging but fun and build confidence in the instrument quickly. It is a real pleasure to learn from Jim's extensive experience and I couldn't recommend him highly enough."

Kevin

Jazz Guitar Student

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