Guitar Tuition


If you're looking for a guitar teacher in Huntingdon, Peterborough, or Cambridgeshire or a guitar teacher in North London, let top professional guitarist, Andy Saphir help you get your playing to the next level.

Andy teaches electric and acoustic guitar to players at all stages, from complete beginner to professional, and is an alumnus of the prestigious Guitar Institute in London UK, (graduating with a distinction in 1995) and holds a PTLLS teaching certificate. He has accumulated over 25 years of professional playing and teaching experience which enables him to pass on invaluable skills and 'tricks of the trade' to his students as they progress on their guitar playing journey.

While it is always exciting to work through musically and technically challenging areas of guitar playing with his advanced students, Andy finds it just as rewarding to start off beginners who are new to the guitar; after all, there is nothing more satisfying than learning how to play those classic riffs when you first start out! (Infact, they're just as exciting and fun to play after 35 years!)

Intermediate guitarists who find they've reached a certain level with their playing but encounter a 'brick wall' where they feel they can't progress further on their own can also really benefit from guitar lessons with Andy, as he can help them to unlock the fretboard, improve their technique and introduce them to new musical concepts! 

Lessons are normally hourly (though it's not uncommon for more advanced students to sometimes want a two hour lesson), on a one to one basis, and structured around each student. Andy prides himself on his friendly and enthusiastic approach to learning, valuing every student as an individual.

Andy is an internationally touring guitarist, an established contributor to Guitar Techniques and Total Guitar magazines, and a Jamtrack Central artist. He was also a long standing teacher in the guitar faculty at top London music college, ICMP (Institute Of Contemporary Music Performance), formally the Guitar Institute.

Student Testimonials

"If you are serious about learning the Guitar, look no further! Andy is the consummate professional musician, teacher and all round top bloke. I tried YouTube, great for a start but having a good tutor is the most effective way to go. When you need your faults highlighted and the fix to get back on track Andy is there guiding you along the way. Not only does he teach you how to play the Guitar he will explain the structure, theory (if you need it) and the reasoning behind the techniques involved. I have saved months (possibly years) of frustration learning with Andy. When it comes to learning the Guitar, best move I made, loving the journey" - Richard, Derby

"Andy's a great teacher. I've been his pupil for a few months now and he's taught me more about guitar than I'd learnt in the previous two decades!! Highly recommended" - Ian, Cambridgeshire

"Andy, you're the best guitar teacher I ever had. Country was made so much more accessible and interesting. I'd like to think there's still tenets from your classes in my playing today. Keep it up. Those that can, teach." - Dan, Reading

"....I have learned a huge amount in our time together, and am grateful for all the tips and hints provided....you have proved yourself a professional, attentive and observant tutor and I would be more than happy to recommend you to other budding guitarists." - Rob, Cambridgeshire

"I do want to say thank you...you helped me progress my playing in the last year much more than I would have been able to do alone, and definitely got me out of the musical rut I had been stuck in" - Ben, St Neots

Andy teaches from his studio near Ramsey, Cambridgeshire and from North London.

Standard lesson rates: £35 p.h (Cambridgeshire)
                                         £17.50 per half hr          (normally for children under 10/11)
                                         £45 p.h (London)
                                         £35 p.h (Skype/Zoom/
     Online)
Rate for expert/professional
players:                          £45 p.h (Cambridgeshire/
                                                         Online)
                                         £55 p.h (London)

Andy can teach at the students' own home if required. This will be at the standard rate plus an additional amount charged dependent on time, location and travel considerations.

SKYPE/ZOOM/ONLINE GUITAR LESSONS
   SKYPE/ZOOM/ONLINE GUITAR LESSONS
An increasingly popular way of having a guitar lesson is via online video calling platforms such as Skype or Zoom.
Although arguably not quite the same as physically being in the same room with a teacher, it really isn't that different. With a webcam, technique can be viewed and analysed by both teacher and student, and with screen sharing, music and tab can be seen by both as well.
The great thing about Skype/Zoom lessons is that you can be anywhere in the world and not need to worry about needing to get to Cambridgeshire or London for your guitar lessons, meaning that you can get the benefit of Andy's guitar tuition in the comfort of your own home.

Andy has found  lessons conducted online via various platforms like Skype/Zoom etc have been an invaluable way of being able to teach while being away on tour, and has even taught students from USA, Europe and India online!

The technology that enables this to happen is truly amazing, and therefore this option is perfect for not only UK students who live beyond a reasonable commute to either Andy's Cambridgeshire studio or London, but to international students too. You really can have guitar lessons with the teacher of your choice these days without needing to worry about how far away they are...

If you'd like to try Skype or Zoom lessons, please get in touch



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