Frequently Asked Questions:

1. Q. Should I take private guitar lessons?
   A. YES! A qualified teacher can provide personalised feedback, identify weaknesses and accelerate your learning process.
   
   YouTube videos, apps, online tutorials and books (whilst often very useful) are no substitute for private, structured tution.
   
   
2. Q. How long will it take me to learn to play the guitar?
   A. This is an ambiguous question, which makes it really difficult to answer. It goes without saying that everyone is different. We all pick things up at different paces and have numerous constraints on our practice time.
   
   Here’s a rough timeline of what to expect at each phase of the learning journey:
   Beginner Phase (3-6 months),
   Advanced Beginner Phase (6 months to 1 year),
   Intermediate Phase (1-2 years),
   Advanced Intermediate Phase (2-5 years),
   Mastery (?)
   
   
3. Q. Am I too old to learn?
   A. No, you are never too old to learn to play the guitar. It is definitely possible to learn and enjoy playing the guitar at any point in your life. The key is consistent practice and a willingness to put in the effort.
   
   
4. Is it better to learn on an acoustic or electric guitar?
5. How often should I practice?
6. Should I learn to read music?
   
   
7. How much do you charge for lessons?
   Please contact me for my up-to-date fees.