Learn How To Play Guitar
Helping Boost Confidence – One Note, Song, and Lesson at a Time.
Selected from a pool of 39 carefully vetted and reviewed guitar teaching studios in the Sale area, David Aldridge Guitar Schools emerged as the no1 among 24 finalists.
“My son is 7, he’s had lessons for just over a month, and his progress is clear to see/hear. He looks forward to his lessons and the book he has been given makes it clear what he needs to practise (Facebook Review) ”
Jayne Reed“Great tuition and easy to follow. David is welcoming and great with children. He nurtures and encourages talent and I have seen a huge difference in my daughter's playing. (Google Review) ”
Joanne Fern“If you're looking for a patient and passionate teacher who'll make learning to play the guitar fun for your child, then I'd highly recommend David. My two children aged 9 and 7 have been learning with David for a few years now and have made incredible progress. Their confidence has also rocketed - and thanks to David's encouragement they are about to perform in a showcase at the Lowry! Amazing (Facebook Review) ”
Sarah Kelly“My son is now starting his grades and is practising more than ever. David’s material is up to date and the songs the kids learn are really cool and current. Thanks, David for being such a great teacher, and we are looking forward to seeing our son at Glastonbury one day (Facebook Review) ”
Louise GossEvery child is different, but this is why we offer our introductory course. One lesson does not give you a good idea of what learning an instrument is like, so we designed our intro course to carefully & intimately introduce your child to the guitar. We take into account focus abilities, interests and commitment. You'll never know unless you try. However, there is a major difference between simply not wanting to practise and not wanting to continue playing the guitar. Our goal is to nurture a lifelong passion for your child. We are here to build a foundation. Check out our blog post on the "hobby cycle" and our philosophy on breaking it. If by the end of the 2nd lesson your child is absolutely sure he/she does not want to continue, there is a money-back guarantee.
We believe that age 6-7 is a great time to begin learning the guitar. By that time, children have developed the ability to focus and the motor skills to play an instrument. Check out our blog post on this! If you're still wondering if your son or daughter is too young to begin lessons, we offer an INTRO COURSE in order to determine if this is a good fit.
We provide loaner guitars for the 5 week introductory period at our Sale location. Once your child is ready to commit to being a full-time student, we will guide you in the right direction for purchasing.
We offer monthly packages of weekly 30 minute lessons at our school location in Sale. Online: For our online course, the number of videos varies on the course. However, the pacing and frequency of each lesson are up to the learner.
I tend to teach leading with these 5 principles: Ensuring my students know I believe in them. Nurturing their learning. Creating the right framework for achievement. Making learning fun! Providing a non-judgmental atmosphere. If you'd like to read more about my teaching practices, check out this blog post: Building Confidence Through Discipline and Training
You don't need longer than 20 mins a day. That's shorter than an episode of Friends. All your child has to do is follow the coursebook and start with about 10 mins of skills. Then spend the next 10 mins working on small bits of the songs from their lessons. Slowly build up over time, little by little. It'll feel awesome when they realise how much they've accomplished. All you have to do is encourage your children to: Never give up Try their hardest Believe they can do it
Yes, your child becomes a musician. They've learnt to play the guitar! So, by proxy, they can now read music, understand rhythm, and most importantly, will know how to approach learning another instrument.
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