Frequently Asked Questions

In a word: No. Whether you’re wanting to learn for yourself, play some songs around a campfire, perform live as a solo act or in a band, or are wanting to be a professional musician, the key is to set achievable goals which are backed by consistent practice.

Absolutely! If you’ve never even held an instrument before that’s okay, we can go through all you need to get you started without picking up any bad habits.

A guitar (Acoustic or Electric) or bass of your own is something I’d recommend. For in person lessons, I do have instruments you can borrow for the session if you’re stuck. But for keeping consistent practice and playing at home, an instrument of your own is highly recommended.

I have over 4 years experience working in music retail and am a self labelled ‘‘gear nerd’’. I can recommend any piece of musical equipment you need to achieve a certain sound or that caters to a physical need.

I teach from home, at my apartment in Hastings, online via Zoom and can arrange to come to you if you are local to the Hastings/St Leonards area at an additional cost.

30-60 minutes a day would be great, but even 10 minutes consistently beats an hour occasionally. ‘‘A little, often’’ builds the habit, a surprising amount of progress happens quietly between session as your brain processes what you’ve learnt

If you are still unsure, get in touch and we can have a 15 minute consultation over the phone where we can discuss your history and goals.