THE BEST ELECTRIC GUITAR LESSONS IN LEEDS
There are many guitar lessons out there covering acoustic, classical, flamenco, electric. How do you know which one is right for you? Why choose electric?
PROFESSIONAL ELECTRIC GUITAR LESSONS, TAILORED FOR YOUR GOALS.
You need a mentor who not only excels in electric guitar but also possesses the highest level of theoretical and practical expertise, providing instruction on a deeply personal level. This ensures a tailored learning experience that understands your unique musical goals and aspirations.
Hey, I’m Bryan
I'm a professional electric guitarist and certified guitar teacher with qualifications including a Master's degree in music. My whole life has been about one thing: the guitar!
I studied the electric guitar for over a decade through private tutelage as well as academically, so luckily I’ve gotten the best of both worlds.
I started teaching the electric guitar even before going to University over 8 years ago and this has slowly but surely developed into a full-time career.
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Guitar instructor at Artforms run by Leeds City Council, hosting educational workshops and leading a guitar ensemble
One-to-one, small group and whole class settings in schools as peripatetic visiting tutor.
Private tuition business since 2015
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Performed at The Wardrobe, Headrow House, Saltaire Festival.
Entertainment band stand for Yorkshire Marathon, opening ceremony at White Rose Shopping Centre Outdoor Village, Leeds Light Night at Kirkgate Market, and backing shows at Leeds Grand Theatre (Opera North).
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BA and MA in Music (Leeds Conservatoire, formerly Leeds College of Music)
Membership at Registry of Guitar Tutors (London College of Music)
Grade 8 Theory, Grade 8 Electric Guitar, Level 3 & 4 Diploma in Popular Music (RSL Awards, formerly Rockschool)
Full Enhanced DBS Check
Public Liability Insurance
HSQE Safeguarding Children Level 1
THE ELECTRIC GUITAR ISN’T EVERYONE’S CUP OF TEA.
IT REQUIRES SPECIALISED TRAINING.
Playing the electric guitar is a distinct musical pursuit, much like any other endeavour in life. I'm not a one-size-fits-all instructor. The electric guitar is what ignited my passion for music, and I've dedicated years to learning, performing, and teaching it. While the pros make it look effortless, mastering this instrument demands technique and expertise to channel its raw energy and capture its essence.
One of the biggest advantages of electric guitar over acoustic or classical is that it is easier to play. From a technical perspective, it requires less strength from your hands and fingers as the strings are often thinner (lower string gauge sizes) and closer to the fretboard (lower action which is the height between the string and the fret). The fact that it is amplified also means that less effort is needed when strumming in order to project a clear sound, unlike the raw and organic sound of an acoustic guitar.
The electric guitar is also one of the most versatile instruments, covering so many different styles of music. From your old-school Rock N’ Roll, Jazz & Blues, to Funk and Soul, to Country, Folk, and mainstream pop music, this particular instrument is iconic in the history of popular music and modern sounds.
Let’s Learn With Precision
A systematic and amicable learning process that lays a rock-solid foundation so you can confidently plug in and play.
Technique
Having good technique is like having a good tool that gets you where you want to be - a means to an end. Common electric guitar techniques include slides, bends, hammer-ons and pull-offs, palm-muting, vibrato etc.
Reading notation
The benefits of learning how to read standard notation far outweigh the shortcut of reading tablature. This skill is transferable onto any other Western instrument such as the piano, violin, saxophone, trumpet, or even drums! There’s useful information presented on the stave that are lacking in other forms of notation such as the letter names of each note and specific rhythms.
Fretboard
The first piano lesson typically involves learning where the middle C is, what the black notes are (sharps and flats), and the names of other white notes. However, the first guitar lesson usually starts with playing riffs by memorising fret numbers (think 0-3-5 for Smoke on the Water!). Guitarists are not learning the very instrument they are holding, and are instead taking shortcuts that present no musical value and may even be harmful in the long run.
Electric Guitar Techniques
String bends, slides, pinched harmonics, and vibrato are often required in order to achieve the sound of rock guitar playing, especially with an overdriven/distorted tone.
Theory
Theory helps you understand the fundamentals of music - basically how music works! You can then apply that knowledge very practically when playing the guitar. For example, quickly and effectively changing the key of a song to suit a particular vocal range, or choosing a scale pattern to jam along to your favourite tracks.
Deep listening
Picking out different parts of the song and seeing how they work together. There are many elements of music such as tone and dynamics which are beyond just notes themselves.
Artists we may study
| Pop | Rock | Jazz & Blues |
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| Bruno Mars John Mayer Ed Sheeran Norah Jones Taylor Swift Adele Amy Winehouse Stevie Wonder |
Led Zeppelin Deep Purple Guns N' Roses Cream/Clapton Jimi Hendrix Santana Pink Floyd Jeff Beck |
Nina Simone Frank Sinatra Miles Davis Chet Baker Charlie Parker B. B. King Stevie Ray Vaughan Buddy Guy |
Watch My Students Play
My students come from all walks of life and are at different stages of their musical journey. We work together to achieve specific goals, be it writing an original song or performing on stage in front of a real audience.
WHY MY ELECTRIC GUITAR LESSONS ARE UNIQUE
Master-Apprentice Environment
Every student deserves the utmost attention in order to progress effectively in their musical journey.
Structured & Guided Approach
Tried-and-tested methodologies that are proven to work.
Student Concerts & Jam Sessions
A platform to showcase your abilities along with your fellow peers in a friendly and supportive environment.
Where are the guitar lessons?
Lessons take place in a home studio in north Leeds, near the ALDI/Starbucks in Chapel Allerton. There is free parking available, and convenient access with public transport as it only takes 6 minutes to walk from the main street where the bus stops are.
Students are often based in local areas such as Leeds City Centre, Kirkstall, Burley, Roundhay, Chapel Allerton, Headingley, Horsforth, Pudsey but also come from other parts of West Yorkshire including Harrogate, York, Garforth, Wakefield, Dewsbury, Huddersfield.