Guitar lessons in Glasgow

Guitar Lessons in Glasgow for Beginners and Experienced Players

With over ten years of experience teaching students of all ages, I have discovered that an individually tailored lesson approach works best. I strive to understand what excites you about music, and we build from there. Since the same teaching method doesn’t work for everyone, our first lesson is dedicated to discovering what approach suits you.

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Jack Cormican
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Sam is an excellent teacher, patient, skilful and very knowledgable. He creates a relaxed environment, prioritising the joy of playing making learning fun, tailored to the songs I like, as apposed to rigid and laborious methods of teaching.
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George Lewis Warwick
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Very welcoming and chill vibe, lessons feel thoughtful and everything is well explained before being applied into practice.
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Marlene Heyer Purcell
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Learning with Sam has been a real step forward in my guitar progress and made it a much more fun process to be shared! He’s incredibly patient and curates the classes around your interests and areas in need of improvement. This engagement with music has made previously tricky subjects seem a lot clearer and attainable and has been a true credit to my enjoyment of musical concepts. I’ve really enjoyed learning and playing with Sam and he’s been a very attentive and patient teacher which is a massive aid to maintaining guitar practice and development could not recommend enough!
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Saul
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Brilliant teacher, really knows his stuff and delivers the knowledge in an easy to digest way
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Thomas Reilly
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Sam is an amazing teacher! He has been teaching our son since the start of the year and our boy absolutely loves his lessons! Sam is patient and interacts well with our son, he takes interest in his music taste and is always very enthusiastic and encouraging! Would highly recommend to anyone looking to learn how to play the guitar!
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I’ve been taking guitar lessons with Sam since January and I’d highly recommend him. I got in touch because I wanted to improve my understanding of music theory and how it actually applies to the guitar. Sam has a really strong grasp of theory and explains it in a way that makes sense on the instrument, which has helped things click for me. He’s very friendly and approachable, always happy to answer questions, and he clearly puts a lot of thought into understanding what you want to get out of the lessons. Instead of a one-size-fits-all approach, he’s helped put together a plan that’s tailored to what I want to improve. If you’re looking for a knowledgeable and supportive guitar tutor who really listens to your goals, I’d definitely recommend Sam.
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Helpful, works at your pace and a great tutor!
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Scott
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Very talented and very good instructor. 100% recommend
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Roddy Maciver
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Before I started getting lessons from Sam I was stuck on how to improve my playing and had no idea of what direction to go to improve. Now I feel much more happy and confident in my ability after an only a couple months. Always a good lesson, Would recommend.
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Daniel McAuliffe
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Sam is an outstanding tutor - his technical facility and personal style are beautiful and he's exceptionally knowledgeable about even the more complex topics, as well as being an all-around great guy. Would recommend Sam in a heartbeat for those seeking lessons!
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Beginners Welcome

No previous musical experience is required. Lessons are tailored to your current level and progress at a pace that suits you.

Lesson Rates

1hr – £40
30 mins – £25

Where I Teach

  • At my home in Glasgow
  • Online

Typical Lesson Outline

20 minutes: Technical exercises/warm up – Scales, Arpeggios and how they relate to chord shapes

20 minutes: General musicianship – notation and/or chord reading, transcription, improvisation, aural skills

20 minutes: Repertoire – learning pieces that you or I have chosen. I often use this as a vehicle for general musicianship skills and we may spend a whole 40 minutes on a chosen piece.

Serving Glasgow and Surrounding Areas

Lessons are available for students across Glasgow and surrounding areas including Shawlands, Partick, Giffnock, Battlefield, Govanhill and Govan.

HOw much Do guitar lessons cost?

£40 per 1 hour lesson or £25 per 30 min lesson.

Can complete beginners learn guitar?

Yes, many pupils start with no previous experience.

Do you teach electric and acoustic guitar?

Yes, I teach many different styles on both electric and steel and nylon string acoustic guitar.

Do I need a guitar to start receiving lessons?

It’s not totally essential in the beginning. I have guitars that pupils can play in lesson and I can advise on what guitar to buy.

Are online lessons available?

Yes. Both online and in person lessons are available.

Teaching Experience

Private TutorMarch 2013 – Present
Grants School of Music, GlasgowJanuary 2024 – March 2024
Morningside School of Music, EdinburghSeptember 2021 – September 2023
Tinderbox Orchestra, EdinburghMarch 2022 – May 2022

Why learn with me?

  • Over 10 years of teaching experience
  • 20+ Google Reviews
  • Lessons for beginners and advanced players
  • In-person lessons in Glasgow and Online
  • Professional performer, session musician and educator

To explore the opportunities for guitar lessons and further your abilities under the guidance of a dedicated music teacher, please reach out via email at samvk83@gmail.com or call on +447957292562.