Welcome to South London Guitar Lab
We’re passionate about helping guitar players of all experience levels to learn and grow. We love to hear about the music you like, what and who inspires you, and where you want to take your playing.
Whether you’re a complete beginner wanting to learn your first chords, or an experienced player looking to push yourself, we can craft lessons that work for you.
Guitar lessons built for you and what you want to learn
I teach players of all ability levels and a variety of musical styles including rock, pop, funk, jazz, metal, fusion, country and acoustic. If you’re a complete beginner looking to learn your first chords or an experienced player looking to push yourself, we can build lessons that work for you.
I started teaching in 2005 and have built up an extensive library of teaching materials that we can progress through. However, what I’m really passionate about is listening to students and discussing where you want your lessons to take you. Everyone has their own musical tastes, passions, inspirations and heroes. We can learn your favourite songs, dive into music theory, or get those chops up to tempo. Or all of it. It’s up to you.
Equally - if the guitar is a completely new world to you and you don’t know where to begin - we’ll guide you along the journey every step of the way.
Music Theory
Develop a clear understanding of how music works without getting lost in unnecessary jargon. Topics include intervals, chord construction, harmony, keys, chord progressions, rhythm, notation, tablature and practical theory that can be applied immediately to your playing.
Scales and Modes
Move beyond simply memorising patterns. Learn the major scale, pentatonic scales, blues scales, melodic minor, harmonic minor and the modes of the major scale, understanding not only how to play them but when and why they work.
Improvisation
Learn to create your own solos with confidence. Explore phrasing, note choice, targeting chord tones, melodic development, call and response, dynamics and building expressive, musical solos rather than simply running through scale patterns.
Ear Training
Strengthen your musical ear by learning to recognise intervals, chords, melodies and chord progressions. Develop the ability to learn songs by ear, transcribe solos and become a more intuitive musician.
Where are we based?
I teach at my home studio in Bromley, South East London. Online lessons are also available. If you wish to have lessons at your home, or another location, we can discuss this.
What you’ll learn
Every lesson is tailored to your goals, whether you're picking up a guitar for the first time, preparing for gigs, or looking to deepen your understanding of the instrument.
Playing Technique
Build a strong technical foundation with lessons covering posture, picking, fretting-hand technique, rhythm, timing, chord transitions, fingerstyle, alternate picking, bending, vibrato, legato, hybrid picking and advanced lead guitar techniques.
Songs and Repertoire
Learn the songs and solos that inspired you to play guitar. Lessons are built around music you enjoy, helping you develop practical skills while expanding your repertoire across a wide range of styles.
Rhythm Guitar
Become a more confident rhythm player through work on groove, timing, chord voicings, inversions, triads, funk rhythm, country rhythm, rock, pop and contemporary accompaniment techniques
Tone and Sound
Understand how great guitar tone is created. Explore guitars, amplifiers, pedals, pickups, effects, EQ, gain staging and signal chains to help you achieve the sounds you're looking for.
Guitar Setup and Maintenance
Learn how to care for your instrument with practical guidance on changing strings, adjusting action, setting intonation, basic maintenance and understanding how your guitar works.