Types of Electric Guitar

The many different types of electric guitars mean whether you’re a beginner or an expert, a blues musician or a rock god, there’s an electric guitar body shape or style to suit you. Add different tuning systems, amps and effects pedals into the mix and you’ve got an unbeatably versatile instrument. If you’re new to […]

Guitar Repairs in Leeds and West Yorkshire

Whether you are an amateur hobbyist or a seasoned professional, it is important to take care of your guitar. Some things such as restringing and general cleaning can be done by yourself if you have the time and skills, but a more complex task such as fixing a loose input often requires the services of […]

How Much Are Guitar Lessons Generally?

Having been teaching guitar for years in Leeds and West Yorkshire, I have experienced teaching in different settings and working under different systems (with pros and cons), working in primary schools, music centres, and teaching privately. See my website for more details. About Guitar Lessons This topic can be both informative but sensitive (amongst guitar […]

Acoustic vs Electric Guitar

Ever since George Beauchamp patented the electromagnetic guitar pickup in 1937, the acoustic vs electric guitar argument has raged on. Some prefer the natural sound of an acoustic guitar, while others enjoy the pedal effects and heavier tones of electric. So which is better, acoustic or electric guitar? And which guitar is best for beginners? […]

How Much Do Guitars Cost?

When you’re looking for the best beginner guitars or hoping to expand your guitar collection, it’s important to have a ballpark idea of how much a good guitar costs. Of course you can buy a cheap acoustic guitar for next to nothing, and even a basic electric guitar for not a lot at all, but […]

Guitar vs Bass

Many people aren’t sure which type to go for when it comes to learning guitar. Sure, there’s the standard guitar, which is good all round. But what about the bass? How does this larger, bulkier instrument compare to the lighter, more popular standard guitar? Let’s find out! Guitar overview Guitars are melodic instruments, meaning the […]

Guide to Music Colleges in the UK

This blog post is written by Samson Lui, a jazz guitarist who graduated from Leeds Conservatoire (formerly Leeds College of Music). Prior to that, he had been studying jazz with me for two years. P.S. To avoid confusion, please note that music college means a music conservatoire in the UK, rather than college meaning the […]

Is it Easy to Learn Guitar?

I’m often asked “is it easy to learn guitar?” and although your mileage may vary, overall the answer is that with regular practice and an interest in learning, you’ll start to pick up the necessary skills before you even realise it’s happening. The question “how easy is it to learn guitar?” is not so black […]

What is Perfect Pitch?

*This blog post is written by Samson Lui, a jazz guitarist from Hong Kong who studied with Bryan for over 3 years before going to Leeds Conservatoire in 2018-2021.  Perfect pitch is a rare ability that allows people to easily recognise any musical notes without reference. There are a couple of things that people who […]

How To Tune A Guitar

Knowing how to tune a guitar is an essential step towards being able to tune your guitar confidently on your own, which in turn means you can practise whenever you want. Of course, it’s also a skill you’ll need if you want to perform in public or turn professional. In this guide we’ll look at […]

Best Beginner Guitar Amps

A good beginner amp can help you make the best start when you learn to play electric guitar, but what are the features of the best beginner guitar amps? Different types of guitar amps offer their own unique features, so do have the knowledge of how they work before deciding on one.Let’s take a look […]

Benefits of Playing Guitar

Whether your New Year’s Resolution to learn to play guitar is starting to weaken, or you’re looking ahead to the longer days of spring and summer, and wondering whether to fit guitar lessons into those lighter evenings, you’re not alone. Guitar lessons should be a fun activity and a way to fill some of your […]