the practical details

what do I teach?

The instruments I play are classical guitar, renaissance lute, baroque lute and theorbo.
I’m happy teaching at all levels - from complete beginner to expert.

I teach music theory up to Grade V, and I also offer coaching for any classical instrument: here there is an emphasis on performance, stagecraft and ensemble.

I’m happy to prepare students for grades, school exams, and DofE requirements.

where do I teach?

Wanstead

I teach in a lovely bright studio at home in Wanstead. I am close to Snaresbrook and Wanstead tube stops, and there is parking available.

Parents are very welcome to sit in on lessons (we have tea and sofas aplenty).

Online

I teach online over Skype and Zoom

Central London

I offer some lessons at Marylebone Music Studios on Marylebone Lane - please note that the lesson fee is greater to cover room hire.

I very occasionally travel to students - if you’d like to see if this is workable please do get in touch.

when do I teach?

I teach on weekdays and on Saturdays from 11am to 8pm. After an initial lesson, we’ll arrange a regular weekly or fortnightly slot.

Online lessons are available throughout the week.

I stop teaching for four weeks over Christmas and New Year. I do teach throughout the summer break, but for students who are at school there’s no expectation to carry on over the holidays - unless you’re keen.

I’m often away for performances, so I’ll have to rearrange sometimes - of course with as much notice as possible.

I do charge the full fee for missed lessons and for cancellations with less than 24 hours’ notice.

what do I charge?

I currently charge £55 for classical guitar lessons and £60 for lute lessons at home.

For lessons in Marylebone, there is an additional fee of £15 to cover studio hire.

The usual length of a lesson is one hour, including setup and tuning time.

For younger children, I offer half hour lessons at £30.

For performance, music theory and lute song coaching, I charge £55 / hour.

My fees are in line with ISM guidelines, and there is an increase every two years.