David Aldridge Guitar Schools

Every 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.