Guitar Lessons in Birmingham are available from Simon Matthews

Guitar lessons available in Birmingham.

1. Have your own space to practise to become creative.

Have a space where you are comfortable and you won’t be distracted by others. I often like to pick up my guitar and just play. This is a great way to compose new ideas or guitar licks. Put on a backing track and see...

The practice triangle is always something that I'm always trying to be aware of when I practise and when I teach pupils how to approach learning. I find that I make efficient practise when I use the practice triangle. 

Most often, students tend to rush pieces that th...

I've been a guitar teacher for about 7 years now and in that time I've spoken to a lot of teachers and we've often discussed music grades. There seems to be a lot of opinions on the subject, so I thought I would share mine. 

Learning an instrument should involve a b...

Learning to play an instrument has never been easier, with the vast amount of technology ​available today I'm always pleasantly surprised when I discover a new app that I never knew I needed before!

I would like to show you some of the apps that I now can't live...

No, They are quite different! Unfortunatley, for the first five years or so since I began playing guitar I would choose plectrums depending on their colour and not their thickness and texture. From time to time a student will show me a 'cool' plectrum with an interest...

I occasionally get asked this question a lot. Unfortunately, I don't know the answer. It depends on a lot of different factors such as how much you practice and what your goals are. For most guitarists I would definitley recommomed having two types of practice, the fi...

Hi, I have just updated my website... If you are looking for guitar lessons in Birmingham you have come to right place. Whether you are a complete beginner or you are looking to sharpen your guitar skills I can help! Please get in touch as my spaces are filling up and...