Finding the right guitar lessons for kids

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lilo playing the guitar

Finding the right guitar lessons for your child can be a daunting task. With so much choice it can be hard to know who to choose, whether it should be in a shop or an independent tutor, whether you would rather home tuition for your child or in a studio, whether the extra cost for… Read more »

Uptown Funk / No Scrub mash up video

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uptown funk

So Jes and I have recently been in the studio again, this time filming some new acoustic video’s. We ended up doing a mash-up of Uptown funk by Mark Ronson and No Scrubs by TLC. Please don’t ask me how that happened because I’m never too sure, but Jes loves doing the mash-up thing and… Read more »

Christmas opening times 2014

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Christmas dates

Hi everyone. It’s coming to that time again when I take a well deserved break (if I do say so myself), eat too much and play a years worth of video games. I’m talking obviously about the Christmas break. This year Christmas holidays are from the 21st December 2014 to the 4th January 2015 meaning… Read more »

Top 10 Christmas gifts for guitarists

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guitar string baclet

The festive season is upon us and what better way to show our loved ones we care than by giving them a long list of things we want off them! With that in mind or for anyone search for inspiration for a fellow guitarist heres a list of my top Christmas gifts for guitarists: Plectrum… Read more »

Leyland guitar lessons have moved

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location

So some of my older students may have started their guitar lessons in Leyland many moons ago but I am now officially closing down my leyland studio and moving all lessons over to sunny Buckshaw Village. With more room and better equipment this move means your lessons are going to be much more comfortable (and… Read more »

Top 5 Guitar fails!

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Guitar fails

Playing guitar is cool. It’s true. We all know it. But sometimes guitarists can get it all so very, very wrong which unfortunately, with their over the top showmanship and bravado just makes it so much more entertaining. So without further a due here are a few failings from fellow musicians… 1. Guitar Swing Why… Read more »

Happy 2014!

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Happy 2014 everyone! I hope all potential and current students had a great festive season and are ready to take on 2014 with both hands! I wanted to write to you all of 2 reasons: The first is just to thank everyone for their custom in 2013. Last year was really successful with a fantastic… Read more »

Guitar Beginners FAQs

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When I get a new starter there are always things they want to know. So to make it easier for you all I have complied a list that will hopefully cover all the burning questions you have in mind: Should I learn guitar? If you are reading this then you’ve been interested enough to look… Read more »

Birthday Break: 14th to 27th May 2013

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Hi Everyone, Just a quick message to say I’m off from the 14th until the 27th of May 2013 for my birthday (30th, for those who don’t think I’m a day over 21!) As most of you know it’s a rare opportunity for me to get away anywhere, being self employed and all, and so… Read more »