Build a structured routine designed for genuine growth. You will learn how to spot bad habits and avoid them while practicing to keep your momentum, and how to look at your playing under a microscope so you can replace those habits with strong fundamentals that leave you a more solid musician.
Break past technical plateaus by diving into the actual mechanics behind modern styles including hybrid picking, tapping, thumping, slapping, and legato.
Develop your creative voice, dramatically improve your ears for music and learn how to write for other instruments like drums, bass, and synths to build full tracks.
Learn how to navigate a DAW (digital audio workstation), record your music at a professional level, and mix and master your tracks.
Develop high-impact skills like filming and video editing that will allow you to get your name out there in a way people will remember.
As a teenager, I would spend hours every single day playing guitar, but looking back, I didn't actually improve much over that time. Because I wasn't applying myself correctly or locking in to fix the bad habits I had built up over the years, my progress completely stalled. While I could play really fast and 'shred,' my versatility ended with metal. I was incredibly limited in the techniques I used, my routine wasn't structured for genuine growth, and my ability to write music was stuck in a box. I was putting in the hours, but I was spinning my wheels.
The turning point came when I found a guitarist on Instagram who is still my favourite player to this day. I reached out to him, managed to secure private lessons for a few years, and it completely changed my trajectory.
Now, I'm at a point with my songwriting and musical ability where I'm mostly satisfied, yet I still have that constant itch to improve. Proper tuition is truly the best way to get where you want to be with anything, and I would say that is especially true with music. My goal now with Ascend Tuition is to give you that exact same breakthrough, stripping away the guesswork so you can stop spinning your wheels and finally level up your playing.
The unfortunate truth about guitar today is that the instrument alone isn't enough if you have ambitions larger than playing open mic gigs. The most successful modern players are learning how to write for other instruments like drums, bass, and synths. They are recording, mixing, and mastering their own songs, and they are filming and editing high-quality videos to build an audience. Having those all-rounder skills is exactly what is required in 2026 to get your name out, secure opportunities in serious bands, and become a genuine creative powerhouse.
Having studied media at JMC Academy, alongside years of real-world production experience, I have developed the skills to do all of these things and I am entirely open to teaching them to you.
If you just want to focus on getting better at guitar, no problem at all! But if you want to improve your playing while also learning how to record yourself at a professional level, we can do that too. If you want the whole toolbox and the capability to take your musical ideas from a bedroom riff to a completely finished, polished track, let's do it.
My studio is dedicated to motivated teenagers and adult students. Whether you are an intermediate player stuck in a rut, a focused beginner with discipline, or you want to gain skills in terms of music production, we will be a great fit.
My teaching space is located in Trafalgar, a short 5-minute walk from the Trafalgar railway station and local shops. I also provide lessons via Zoom.
Please note: I do not offer lessons for young children.