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I've always wanted to play guitar, was bought a lesson with Tom and have not looked back. That was a couple of years ago and whilst I now know enough to be able to teach myself enough to carry on improving I carry on with lessons because they are great fun, help me improve and make sure I play regularly.

The lessons are really enjoyable and I learn the songs/riffs that I want to play. Tom gives me other songs to try too but ones he thinks I'd enjoy or which help me improve. I'm not so great at practicing but Tom is always patient and understanding and never gives me a hard time. I like it when he plays along with me when I play what I've learnt - it avoids me feeling embarrassed and sounds great!

I've enjoyed learning some music theory along the way but its been me asking for the info rather than Tom forcing it on me. Other friends of mine have given up with their music teachers because they've been forced to do stuff that bores them or music they don't want to play. My advice is give Tom a try, if he can teach me who has no music background at all, then he can teach anyone!

Gill – Tilehurst, Reading