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  • SharonX

    I would highly recommend James as a skilled and professional guitar teacher. He has been instructing my son for a year and a half, and we couldn’t be happier with his teaching. James has a remarkable ability to engage my son during their sessions, and as a result, my son’s passion for playing the guitar has flourished. He spends hours practicing after each lesson and has developed an impressive repertoire of songs and skills. Recently, he even achieved an A in his school report for music, which speaks volumes about James’ effectiveness as a teacher. We greatly appreciate James’ expertise and unwavering dedication to my son’s musical development. If you’re in search of a talented and committed guitar teacher, look no further than James.

    on 13/07/2023
  • suzy

    James has been teaching my 15 yo nephew electric guitar for over a year now. James is a gifted player and even more gifted teacher. He is engaging, knowledgeable and it is a joy to hear their jam sessions.

    James is happy to explore different genres with my nephew, and has helped him refine his skills and expand his repertoire, be it jazz, blues, pop or improv.

    He is kind and generous, and I would recommend him to anyone looking for an engaging and skilled teacher.

    on 19/02/2023
  • Nathan

    Ive been getting lessons with James for about 4 years I believe. He is a really good music teacher, he knows what he’s talking about & how to implement within a lesson to suit my needs/skill set.

    He will listen on what you want the lesson to include, i.e. songs/riffs to learn, music theory. But sometimes those are set as goals so maybe in a course of 3 lessons you learn other songs/sets of skills, to learn that said song/riff. Generally he likes to go through a whole song with all the parts (depending on the song) to play a song completely and not be a riff machine.
    But I’m sure if you really really wanted to he will teach you just the riff.

    Over your progress he will give you some options on where you would like to head / skills to improve/learn.

    James is nice, calm & will help you with you guitar journey and I hope you give him a chance.

    on 22/04/2021
  • CameronAlewood

    I have been getting lessons from James for 2-3 years now and have no intentions on stopping. Not only is James an amazing guitarist in all fields of popular music, he is very down to earth and easy to talk to which makes lessons far more enjoyable and easier to attend. My playing has improved dramatically over time with the help of James. He is very thorough at getting his point across. A great observer in your playing and where you need to improve and how. I would highly recommend James to any guitar player beginner- advanced.

    on 20/04/2021
  • MarcusG

    Hi,
    I’ve been getting lessons from James for 3-4 years and am really enjoying it. The lessons are always varied and we swap between electric and acoustic, depending on songs. I get an opportunity to propose songs I like and James is really good at also picking similar songs than includes passages suitable to my skill level.
    The teaching is very bespoke and it is always designed to increase my skills, in the areas I’m interested in, and will benefit my playing the most.
    James is excellent in determining complementary exercises so we might work on a piece with a focus on strumming technique for a tricky pattern, and have another piece with a lead line requiring other skills – in a lesson. James has also introduced music theory to me, in a way that really gave me “a-ha” and given me confidence to develop my own chord progressions, and get a greater understanding of how music is “built”.
    James is a fantastic guitar player, but his main skill is to really make you understand the proper technique and areas of improvement. A strong focus on rather perfecting a simple piece than playing something more advanced, only OK – which I really enjoy.
    James is very a very genuine and caring person as well and is really focussed on helping me getting the most out of my playing and being effective with my limited practice time.
    It’s the most important hour of “me time” in my week – and I would recommend James to anyone who is looking to commit to improve their guitar playing and take on some great guidance.

    on 16/04/2021

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    19/08/18
  • Excellent teachers who adapt to your skills and taste in music. Thoroughly recommended.
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    03/08/18
  • Quick response and great connections made within 12 hours. I now have a teacher close to where I live and flexible with my work schedule, and am on the journey to learning guitar.
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    26/12/18
  • I've been looking for a guitar tutor for some time now and have tried a few over the last several years but they hasn't worked out due to wanting me to commit to dates/times which is hard with my schedule. I came across this site on a google search and they put me in touch with a tutor close to me very quickly. I've now had my first lesson and will be going as regularly as I can. Highly recommended service. Cheers.
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    27/09/18
  • Great service! My original request for a teacher couldn’t happen, but Angus took it upon himself to find me a suitable replacement. He was able to find two later the same day and now we’re rockin’!
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    09/02/18
  • Professional, patient and friendly. Would recommend.
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    25/09/20
  • Great match with a teacher who really knows what he is doing, is pleasant to work with, and is incredibly knowledgeable. I recommend the service.
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    15/04/20
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    29/06/21
  • Tom Wood is an excellent guitar teacher. He is prompt (both in person before Covid lockdown and now online), professional, very personable and encouraging. Our seven-year-old son has responded well to his teaching style, and we are very pleased that Sydney Guitar Lessons has put us in contact with Tom.
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    25/07/21
  • Angus was extremely helpful. Within a hour of me posting an inquiry, Angus provided me with the contact details of three guitar teachers. I reached out to the teachers, and two got back to me straight away. I was blown away by quick and easy it was to find a local guitar teacher for my son. Thank you.
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    21/04/20
  • Great service . Found an excellent teacher straight up. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend .
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    02/05/19
  • Angus has been a pleasure to deal with. He managed the search for a teacher very effectively and responded promptly to messages/questions. Highly recommended!
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    31/10/19
  • My experience with Sydney Guitar Lessons is definitely positive. I am enjoying my classes with Michael. He is simply great, very well prepared and he also creates bespoke classes based on my music taste and level. I definitely recommend him. Chiara
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    08/11/21
  • Great service and made it very easy to find the right teacher.
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    11/05/22
  • Angus put me in contact with a great teacher and checked in to make sure everything was running smoothly. Couldn't be happier! Thanks Angus :-)
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    02/04/19
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    02/06/20
  • This place is great. When your child shows an interest in an instrument and you want to capture a possibly fleeting moment but equally possibly brilliant career that may pass within a few weeks if not nailed down with lessons, this is the place for you. Quick response, talented teachers, flexible approach, and best of all the child loves it now xxx
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    27/10/18
  • Angus is super helpful in finding a teacher and follows up personally to make sure you're happy with the service. I've been really impressed with his professionalism and my teacher seems to really care about my progress. Thanks angus!
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    08/05/19
  • A fantastic service! I was looking for a local guitar teacher. Sydney Guitar Lessons found several for me to pick from, they followed up to make sure I had been contacted and also after the first lesson to see how it went. Awesome!
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    02/04/19
  • Very helpful in sourcing a good guitar teacher for my son
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    11/06/21
  • Angus Todman does a great job matching teachers and learners and finding them easily through geo search
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    26/10/20
  • Highly proactive service, which strives to ensure not only do you have a suitable teacher, but follow up to make sure the lessons happen. Excellent!
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    04/06/18
  • My daughter and i are very satisfied with their service. Frank ( my 8 yr. Old daughter's ukelele teacher ) is nice, approachable and calm as she described him :) she really likes him. Two thumbs up 👍👍 keep up the good work guys 🥰
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    02/03/20
  • Found me a great teacher, in Andy. He is perfect for where i am at (complete beginner) and I am stoked with the service and the outcome.
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    05/02/20
  • A really easy and extremely efficient way to find a great teacher close to home. Would highly recommend using this website. Helen from Greenwich Sydney
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    26/08/19
  • Helpful, caring because they follow up to ensure your needs a met.
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    15/03/19
  • My experience with Sydney Guitar Lessons is definitely positive. I am enjoying my classes with Michael. He is simply great, very well prepared and he also creates bespoke classes based on my music taste and level. I definitely recommend him. Chiara
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