I am an experienced guitar tutor teaching lessons face-to-face and online. I also cater to groups. I have been a musician for over 20 years and have been teaching guitar for over 10 years, giving me a vast range of knowledge, teaching methodologies, and learning resources. This class is specific to children as it fosters a love of music and music creation via easy-to-learn and play tunes, notation reading and developing ear skills. Learning music and guitar at a young age is a wonderful way to learn a new skill which boosts confidence, teaches effort and rewards relationships, creates discipline, and helps children take pride in their achievements and performances. We will learn the fundamentals of playing the guitar, focusing on developing good techniques across both the left and right hand enabling faster growth and easier self-directed study. We will learn a selection of short tunes/melodies, chords and some sight reading. Grades are an option for those interested but my main aim is to bring the joy of guitar to the lessons! Below are a number of recent testimonials from my young students: "Ricardo has been teaching my son electric guitar for just over a year. Ricardo has not only taught my son how to play but has been an inspiring figure who has given my son a lot of confidence in himself too. The lessons are tailored to suit the child brilliantly and Ricardo has selected songs that my son wants to learn therefore keeping him very engaged and making learning the guitar so much fun! Ricardo is very encouraging and has an enthusiastic and passionate approach for music & teaching. I would highly recommend Ricardo as a great guitar teacher to anyone looking to start playing." Bryony, mother of Stan. "He’s a very nice and funny teacher and he helps me when I struggle. He makes the lessons fun and will always help you learn a song that you want to be able to play. I always look forward to seeing him." Luisa, aged 12.

I have taught the Rockschool and Trinity syllabus’s. My student’s have a very high pass rate, the majority of students receiving Merit’s or Distinction’s. If you’re not particularly interested in taking grades, we can learn songs of your choice! No matter the style we can learn whatever you’d like.

Learning the piano should not be a mechanical chore of dry drills or overwhelming frustration. Playing an instrument is an enjoyable, holistic process that harmonizes your body posture, hand ergonomics, and musical ear. Whether you are an adult beginner fulfilling a long-held dream, someone returning to the keys, or looking to build solid music reading and ear-training skills from scratch, my lessons offer a supportive, safe, and pressure-free environment where making mistakes is welcomed as a natural step of growth. In our lessons, we focus on: Ergonomic & Tension-Free Technique: Playing with relaxed wrists, arms, and shoulders to prevent strain, fatigue, and stiffness. Interactive Sheet Music Reading: Learning to read notation and rhythms intuitively without getting lost in complicated rules. Ear Training & Solfege Integration: Developing your musical ear so you truly understand and feel the music you play. Customized Repertoire: Working on pieces you actually love across classical, contemporary, and popular styles. Tailored Practice Support: Step-by-step guidance and digital materials provided to ensure confident, independent home practice.

Learn violin, guitar and music in a friendly and practical way, with lessons tailored to your experience, ability and goals. I have several years of experience teaching students of different ages and ability levels, including beginners. I have worked in music schools teaching violin, guitar, music theory and practical musicianship, and have experience preparing students for Trinity College London examinations and performances. Lessons can cover instrumental technique, music theory, sight-reading, rhythm, chords, songs, repertoire and performance skills. Whether you are starting from scratch, looking to improve your technique, or preparing for an examination or performance, lessons can be adapted to your individual needs. I also have extensive live performance experience as a violinist and bassist, performing with bands and as a solo musician at weddings, events, hotels, restaurants, clubs and corporate functions. My aim is to help students develop their musical skills, confidence and enjoyment while learning in a relaxed and supportive environment.