Hi, I'm James. I teach electric, acoustic and classical guitar based in Frimley — to absolute beginners, kids who want to play their favourite song, and grown-ups who've been promising themselves "next year" for a decade.
I've taught guitar in Frimley for twenty years — and I still get a kick out of that first clean chord change.
My approach is patient, structured, and built around what you actually want to play. There's a place for technique drills and a place for studying your favourite songs — and the trick is knowing which one's needed when.
I teach electric, acoustic and classical, from absolute beginner through to Grade 8 and beyond. Lessons happen one-to-one, in person at my home in Frimley, or online over Zoom if that suits better.
A great starting point. Patient, structured, built around what you want to play — electric, acoustic or classical.
→ 02More time to dig in — ideal for working through technique, repertoire, and Trinity exam prep.
→Lessons run term time only and are invoiced half-termly.
Both my children (13 and 15) have been having lessons with James since September 2024. Our experiences with him have been excellent — the kids find him friendly and easy to work with, he's very knowledgable and a talented musician and teacher. Additionally and usefully for me, he's very reliable!
My son started lessons with James aged 7, and now 11 years on is heading to university to pursue a career as a musician/guitarist. James has always had a great rapport with Luke and been encouraging throughout his journey.
James has been teaching my son for 7 years, from the age of 7. He has progressed to Grade 6 and passed all his exams first time, usually with a merit or above. My son wouldn't go anywhere else.
James has been teaching my now 10-year-old son since he was 7. He has progressed to Grade 3, passing each of his exams first time with excellent grades. James explains everything clearly and makes the lessons enjoyable.
My daughter has been having lessons with James for the past couple of months and I can't recommend him enough. She's learnt so much and has enjoyed every lesson. Highly recommend.
Couldn't recommend more — had James for a teacher for years and have seen massive improvements in my playing!
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Send a quick note — I'll come back within a day or two with a few available slots.