Beginner and early-stage classical guitar lessons from a skilled player. No prior experience needed, just a genuine interest in learning. Structured, patient, and built around your pace.
Lee plays classical guitar to a high standard and is now offering starter lessons for those who want to learn properly, not just to strum a few chords, but to develop real technique. Classical guitar builds a foundation that transfers to every other guitar style: posture, hand position, finger independence, and reading music are taught from the very first session.
These are beginner and early-intermediate lessons. The focus is on building solid habits early, rather than rushing through material and developing the bad habits that are twice as hard to unlearn later. Lessons are relaxed, structured, and designed around how each student learns best.
Classical technique is the gold standard starting point for guitar. It develops finger independence, clean tone production, proper posture, and an ability to read music, all skills that make learning any other style significantly easier.
A structured progression from the very basics through to early repertoire. Pace is always adapted to the student, with no rushing and no shortcuts.
The foundation that everything else is built on. Correct sitting position, how to hold the guitar, and left and right hand placement, all established properly from the outset to prevent injury and build efficiency.
Classical guitar uses standard notation, not just tab. Lee introduces music reading progressively so that it becomes natural rather than overwhelming. By the end of early lessons, students can read simple melodies independently.
Scales are the vocabulary of music. More importantly for beginners, they build the left-right hand coordination and finger independence that makes everything else easier. Practiced from the first few sessions.
Real music, played properly, from early on. Students work through short classical pieces that are achievable at their level, building musicality and the satisfaction of actually playing something recognisable.
Playing notes correctly is only half of playing music. Lee introduces listening skills, dynamics, and musical expression from early on, so students develop an ear for what they're playing, not just a mechanical sequence of movements.
What you do between lessons matters more than the lesson itself. Lee teaches students how to practice efficiently: what to focus on, how to break down difficult passages, and how to stay consistent without burning out.
A rough path for a committed beginner practicing regularly. Everyone progresses at their own rate. This is a guide, not a promise.
Comfortable sitting position, basic note reading in open position, simple one-string melodies, right-hand alternation (i and m fingers) introduced.
Two-hand coordination on simple pieces, basic scales, first chord shapes, arpeggios introduced. First complete beginner study piece performed from memory.
Reading simple music independently, playing short classical pieces with expression, beginning chord-melody arrangements. Confident in open position across all strings.
Small classical repertoire built up, comfortable with first and second position, capable of learning new pieces with minimal instruction. Strong foundation for further self-study or advanced lessons.
One-on-one instruction with Lee. Fully tailored to your pace, learning style, and goals. All time in the lesson is focused on you.
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Standard lessons run 45–60 minutes. Shorter 30-minute sessions available for younger beginners or those getting started. Discussed at booking.
Flexible to your needs
Don't have a guitar yet? Lee can advise on what to buy for your budget before your first lesson, or initial sessions can include instrument guidance.
Instrument guidance available