Adult guitar lessons
Always wanted to play, or picking it back up after years away? One-to-one lessons with a working singer-songwriter, built around the songs you actually want to play, at a pace that suits a busy life.
Home studio in South Melbourne · Lessons from $50 · No ongoing commitment
Rock, country, blues, folk, fingerpicking. Bring a song you love and learn to play it properly.
Most adult students start from zero or haven't played in years. Lessons go at your speed.
Evenings until 9pm Monday to Thursday. Weekly, fortnightly, or as you go, and pause when life gets busy.
Want to make a start on your own first? Get James's 30-day starter plan →
I've been taking lessons from James for about 18 months. In that time my understanding of music has grown enormously. … James has a knack for making the complicated simple … I highly recommend James to anyone looking to take their playing to the next level.
I started with James over two years ago with no guitar experience and have been having weekly lessons ever since. James explains music theory in a way I can actually understand, and if something doesn't click, he'll try different examples until it makes sense.
Lessons are 30 to 90 minutes: 30 min $50, 45 min $70, 60 min $85, 75 min $100, 90 min $120. Start with one trial lesson, then choose a regular weekly or fortnightly time, a package, or keep booking as you go. Full pricing →
Yes. Plenty of James's adult students started from nothing. The first lesson is about finding out what you want to play and getting you making music straight away.
That's fine. Use one of James's guitars at your first lesson, and he can help you choose one that suits you and your budget.
Little and often works best. Fifteen minutes most days moves you forward much faster than one long session a week.
At James's home studio in South Melbourne, close to Albert Park, Middle Park and Port Melbourne, with free street parking and a tram nearby.
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