Guitar Lessons in Ilkley and Online
Guitar Lessons Ilkley
I offer private classical, acoustic, and electric guitar lessons at my home studio in Ilkley. Whether you're a beginner, intermediate or advanced player, I'm a guitar tutor with over 20 years experience, serving the Wharfedale area and beyond.
I am based in Ilkley, West Yorkshire and have pupils travelling to me for guitar lessons from Ilkley, Ben Rhydding, Addingham, Menston, Burley in Wharfedale, Otley, Keighley, Skipton, Guiseley, Bolton Abbey, Bradford, Leeds City Centre and more. Additionally I provide tuition online via Zoom, FaceTime or WhatsApp and have nationwide and international pupils.
Customer Reviews
Parents
"My 12-year-old son had guitar lessons at school but never really enjoyed them. When he moved to Ben, everything changed. Playing guitar is now one of his favourite pastimes. He practises daily without prompting. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Ben." Afra
"Ben is an absolutely outstanding music teacher of so many instruments! I would highly recommend! Ben has been teaching our son piano for a number of years now, his patience, enthusiasm and genuine love for music makes every lesson brilliant. My son now wants to add learning the guitar! Ben makes learning music and playing an instrument fun." - Sara
"My son really enjoys lessons with Ben and feels he's making great progress. We like how he tailors the music to his personal preferences so he is much more motivated to practise and really enjoys guitar." - Alison
"Ben is an excellent guitar teacher & very patient with my teenage son. He will teach formal grades aswell as music the pupil likes personally. He has also helped with buying new equipment which if you're not a musical parent is great." Sarah
"Ben is a very patient teacher and has helped my son develop his technical guitar ability. Highly recommended." - Mark
“Ben is an excellent teacher. He teaches my 14 year old son electric guitar and is very good at adjusting his lessons to fit with my son's interests, choosing music that he enjoys playing and also advising him on composition and arranging music.” Stella
"My son transferred to Ben after we moved to LS29 last year. We were initially slightly worried about what will be the impact of changing instructors - but Ben made the transition very smooth. My son is really enjoying his guitar lessons and making good progress." - Charisma
Adults
"Ben is an amazing teacher and musician. I am an adult learner and wanted to take up the guitar again. Ben taught me for the last 3 years and we have done classical, pop, jazz, bossa nova, rock and many more.He is very attentive, naturally gifted, keeps you focused, let’s you play and discover and has a wealth of knowledge. I would highly recommend him for children and adults!" - Haroula
“Having a great time with Ben who understands exactly what I need and how to keep me motivated. learning many different styles and techniques. intended only to do a few lessons, ending up with a longer term structured learning programme. I highly recommend Ben.” - Louis
"Very professional and teaches a beginner in logical steps whilst listening to consider their musical tastes so learning music can be enjoyable" - Ian
"I look forward to my lessons and really enjoy them. I’m improving and learning a lot about music and guitar music as well." - Colin
“Having recently retired and at long last having some spare time to pursue my interests, after a long absence, I've taken up the guitar again. Ben has been teaching me for a couple of months now and I find him excellent. He has extensive experience of teaching guitar (and other instruments), explains everything very clearly, sets exercises suitable to my level, and I really feel I'm making good progress with him. I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending him to anyone.” - Adrian
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you teach complete beginners?
Yes, many of my pupils start from scratch. I offer a relaxed and gentle personal approach tailored to each individual’s goals and pace.
Can I take lessons online?
Absolutely. I offer online lessons via Zoom, FaceTime, or WhatsApp for pupils across the UK and internationally.
What ages do you teach?
I teach pupils of all ages, from young children to retirees. Lessons are adapted to suit the learner’s age, interests, and ability.
What styles of guitar do you teach?
I offer tuition in classical, acoustic, and electric guitar. We can focus on one style or explore a combination depending on your interests. Here is an article I've written explaining the different types of guitars to help you make an informed decision about which to choose.
Do you prepare students for graded exams?
Yes, I can prepare students for ABRSM, Trinity, or Rockschool graded exams if that’s something you’d like to pursue.