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Guitar Tuition Prices

October 2007

Half hour lesson..................... £13

Two hour lesson..................... £40

One hour lesson..................... £22
£15 each for two students.
£13 each for three students

Starter Course
Set of five 1-hour lessons.........£85 in advance

See bottom of page for additional services

Whilst I hold lessons as an individual, I also work as a peripatetic tutor for 440 music Ltd. This is a wholly owned partnership of professional tutors who teach guitar in local schools. If you know of, or work for a school looking to run guitar classes, why not contact me direct, or go to the 440 Music site via the links page.

Playing guitar or bass guitar is really not as hard as you may think, and usually a little guidance from someone already able to play, can take you a long way.
The popular myth is you need to be able to read music to be any good at playing. Well, that is not strictly the case. Though it’s well advised to learn music as you progress in your skills. But most people just want to learn enough to play a few songs for fun. That’s OK, because I believe playing guitar should be fun. Once you have mastered the basics, you can choose to go on to more in depth lessons later. You could even work towards grading exams if you wish.
Exams? Yes, The Registry of Guitar Tutors, in association with London College of Music, provide a full range of graded examinations in electric, bass and classical guitar playing, all accredited by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority.
I can guide you through the exams for electric and bass guitar.

Tuition available to students from the age of 10 years upwards

Half-hour lessons are ideal for the younger student, or students just starting the guitar, so can be structured as an introductory lesson. They are also valuable for advanced students wishing to go over a particular point of study.

One-hour lessons are recommended to the majority of students. This will allow them to cover more ground, and maximise learning in the time available.
Lower rates are available for small group bookings

The Starter Course has been designed for complete beginners to the Guitar or Bass guitar. And would be an ideal follow on from an introductory lesson. It is intended that after the course, students are competent enough to play basic major and minor chords and scales, and hopefully even a song or two.
Having completed the course, students often continue studies with me, choosing either one hour or half hour lessons.

Terms and Conditions
I am ever keen to offer a continuous service to my students. To ensure I can be as fair as possible, these are the terms and conditions I have put in place. Which are subject to change without notice:

Although One-hour and half-hour lessons can be booked ad hoc (subject to availability), the block bookings for starter courses are set in advance. This will be at a mutually agreed time and date, and will consist of five one-hour lessons over a five-week period.
The popularity of the course is such that I can not offer refunds on any lesson missed. Though I’m only too happy to try to reschedule wherever possible.

CANCELLATIONS
All cancellations must be made with 48hrs notice to avoid charging.
Any lesson missed or cancelled same day will be charged for at next lesson.
I understand that other commitments sometimes come along, and it is not always possible to make lessons. Therefore charges will not be made if the lesson is rescheduled within the same week ending Sunday

Lessons are held only at my studio in Cranbrook Kent, 10am to 8pm week days 10am to 5pm Saturday,
I currently do not take lessons Sundays.

Additional Services:

Restring from £10 .....Fit new strings, check tuning and intonation

Service from £15 ......Fit new strings, check intonation. Oil fretboard, check and adjust neck, check and adjust bridge. Clean electric components.

Repairs.....................Advice and estimates can be given for all types of repair.

Guitar Hire only 50p a day or £12 per month .....Rarely available from tutors. A complete electric guitar package, including amplifier. (Minimum hire period one week, subject to availability. Refundable deposit of £45 will be required).

I am a full member of The Registry of Guitar Tutors.
Click on the RGT logo below to access their web site and find more information

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