I teach guitar, ukulele and banjo lessons in Stroud, Gloucestershire, and specialise in the following styles:

folk/acoustic/singer-songwriter
country/bluegrass
pop/rock/indie
Western swing
blues/R&B/jazz basics

I can help if you want to learn new techniques, want to learn a specific style or technique, are stuck in a rut with your playing or just want to have fun playing and learning!

I’m currently taking on beginner, improver, intermediate & advanced players aged 12 to adult.

Everyone has different challenges and interests, so I always tailor lessons to your individual needs. I like to focus on learning through playing music that you love (songs, instrumentals, improvisation, etc.), while helping you feel a sense of progress and growth.

Thank you for your patience & thoughtful guidance over the last year. I’ve loved every minute of our lessons and the musical tricks, tools & knowledge you’ve shared.
– Toby T

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I bring all my skills of playing live and in the studio at the highest level. I have over 18 years experience of teaching all kinds of students in many styles (see my “Testimonials” for more feedback from students).

I’m DBS checked and have public liability insurance.

From the very first lesson he puts you at ease with his friendly and easy going nature; each lesson has been fun as well as being informative and it’s easy to look back and see clear progress.
– Samantha Kenyon (guitar teacher in training)

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Lesson Prices

£40 for an hour lesson
£33 for 45 minutes
£25 for 30 minutes (recommended for children only)

I’ve been learning guitar with Jacob for the last year and a half or so and have found him engaging, encouraging and endlessly patient!
When I go back to songs we started with, it is inspiring how much he has taught me, and how far I have come.
– John Leigh

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Teaching Location

I teach from my home studio in Brimscombe, Stroud (in Gloucestershire). It has everything we need for your lesson!

I’m also available for online lessons via Zoom (or Facetime, Google, etc.).

Thank you so much for being an amazing teacher and also helping me with my DofE! You have made me feel much more confident in singing and much better at guitar! […] I have really enjoyed our lessons!
– Holly Ewing, age 15

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