* Learn your favourite songs * Learn musicianship skills * Learn techniques such as strumming, plectrum, and fingerpicking * Learn to improvise * Flexible and student-centred approach * Lessons tailored to the student's interests * Option to take grade exams * All styles and abilities welcome I teach Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Mandolin, Ukulele, Guitar Theory and Songwriting I am a professional musician and have performed at Barbican Centre, South Bank Centre, Royal Albert Hall and live on the BBC. My music has been aired on the BBC, ITV, Channel 4, Sky and other media worldwide. I have taught guitar for over 15 years. I trained with The DaCapo Music Foundation where I was a Senior Teacher and Mentor. I currently teach privately and at Christchurch School, Chelsea. I hold a First Class BA Honours in Music and have an up-to-date DBS Certificate. “An artist to watch” BBC London
 “I’m really loving the feels of that” BBC Introducing “Filled with delicate nuances” Folk Radio TESTIMONIALS: "My son has had Josh as a guitar tutor for 6 years. I can highly recommend him. He has a fantastic manner and rapport with his students. He is an exceptionally skilled guitar player and tutor. My son has made phenomenal progress with Josh and has enjoyed working with Josh towards his Trinity Grades in classical guitar. In addition, Josh has motivated my son to compose his own music - with fabulous results." Amanda "Josh is very talented. He is flexible about what we play and finds things that suit my ability. He creates a fun environment to learn." Arthur, aged 14 "Josh has been teaching my son electric and electro-acoustic guitar for a year. His stimulating and relaxed approach means that I find my son plays his guitar on a daily basis just because he enjoys it, yet he is still covering quite a lot of technical stuff." Polly "My 12-year old daughter has been taking guitar classes with Joshua Geffin for over a year now. Previously she tried a couple of different instruments and music teachers but even though she is very musical and loves music, she would get bored and lose interest after a while. Josh’s inspirational and creative approach to teaching changed all this. She became passionate about playing her guitar, singing and writing her own music. Practicing is no longer a chore but fun and she looks forward to her class every week. In a relatively short period she made remarkable progress and has recently won a full music scholarship at Kingsdale." Duska "I took up the guitar in my 30s and am far from a natural musician! I’ve had a few teachers – all brilliant guitarists - but none have quite combined the same high level of patience, encouragement and flexibility as Josh. He let’s me play music I love and progress at my own pace. As a ‘mature’ student with an incredibly busy job, it is important that I don’t feel under pressure if I haven’t played between lessons. Josh is completely understanding of this and the fact that he teaches at my home is a massive bonus. He is a natural and talented teacher and I would not hesitate to recommend his lessons to anyone of any level." Jeanette "I have been having lessons with Josh for around 2 years now. He has really helped develop and improve the quality of my playing and also my appreciation of music as a whole and I am very happy with my progress. The lessons are always relaxed and enjoyable, but also professional with a focus and tailor-made according to my own personal goals, which I like. I prefer to concentrate on learning songs and to experiment with a variety of genres. Josh helps me do that and he keeps things fun by mixing in improvisation sessions and technique development to bring me on and help me improve as a player." Pete

Whether you've never touched the Mandolin a day in your life or have some experience already I'd be thrilled to have the chance to help you learn new tunes, build a consistent practice schedule, or improve your technique. Through private lessons we can focus on wherever you would like the most help whether that be Jamming or soloing.

Online or in-person Violin and Mandolin tutoring for any ages, from beginner to advanced, and welcoming all genres. I'm very flexible on what students would want to get out of their instrument in the most fun and rewarding way possible. Experienced with ABRSM and Trinity Grade Exams.