Andy Raven
Guitar Lessons with Creative Musicality | Lancaster University Educator
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Andy Raven
Doctorate degree
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Each lesson is 55 min
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Andy - Know your guitar teacher
I’m Andy Raven—a guitarist, songwriter, and teacher with over 15 years of playing, touring, and recording experience. I’ve played Glastonbury, recorded in major London studios, and worked across styles from blues and indie to English and Celtic folk. My teaching style is relaxed but focused—I tailor each lesson to your goals, whether you’re picking up a guitar for the first time, working on advanced phrasing, or keen for your child to have fun and progress. I teach electric and acoustic with an emphasis on feel, musicality and artistic identity. I love teaching diverse players of all standards and ages. I also hold a PhD in literature. I aim to make every single lesson creative, encouraging, and genuinely enjoyable.
Meet Andy
Your guitar teacher expertise
Guitar for beginners
Fingerstyle
Songs and Repertoire
Ear training
Music theory
Guitar Techniques
Strumming and Picking Techniques
Learner for guitar lessons
School
College
All levels
Adult/Professionals
Guitar lessons quick guide
My approach is shaped by each student’s goals—no two lessons are the same. What matters most is that students spend real time playing their instrument during the lesson. I favour a “songs first” method: we start with music you enjoy, and theory follows naturally from there. With a background in teaching English in schools and universities, I bring structure, clarity, and warmth to every session. I’ve also spent much of my adult life working in SEN, so I’m particularly attuned to neurodivergent learners. Lessons are creative, flexible, and rooted in helping you feel confident and connected to the music. I had a fantastic teacher growing up—and I see it as a real privilege to now guide others.
Guitar teacher who keeps it simple
Breaks down chords and strumming in easy steps
Boosts confidence in shy learners
88% parents notice improved self-esteem and stage presence
Focus on core guitar skills
93% Students report clear progress in chords, strumming, and transitions
Types of guitar lessons
Guitar
Acoustic Guitar
Electric Guitar
Classical Guitar
Guitar concepts taught by Andy
The Student learned to play the Beatles' song "Love Me Do" on guitar, focusing on chord progressions and strumming techniques. The Student practiced playing the G, C, and D chords in time with the song's rhythm. The Tutor recommended practicing the song to improve smoothness and rhythm, as well as transposing the song to the key of A.
1-4-5 Chord Progression
Transposing Songs
Musical Notation: Chords and Melody
Strumming Techniques and Root Note Accentuation
Diatonic Chords and Minor Chords
The session focused on reading music and understanding chord progressions. The student learned to read bar lengths and chord notations using the song "Love Me Do" by the Beatles. The tutor assigned practicing the song with a metronome, focusing on smooth chord changes and rhythmic accuracy, and finger picking exercises were assigned as well.
Chord Naming and Finger Independence
Reading Music: Chords and Bar Lengths
Three Chord Tricks and Key Relationships
Rhythmic Strumming and Muting Techniques
Bar Lengths & Chord Duration
Harmonic Relationships and Transposition
The Student and Tutor worked on fingerpicking techniques, focusing on alternating bass patterns and chord changes between C, G, E minor and A minor. They also explored hammer-ons and pull-offs, and more advanced techniques like top note incorporation. The tutor will send written notes and chord charts for reviewed songs, including 'Second Chances' and a song with a Dsus4 chord.
Alternating Bass Notes
Hammer-ons and Pull-offs
Root Notes in Chord Voicings
Chord Changes and Right-Hand Adjustment
Fingerpicking Basics: Thumb
Index
Middle Fingers
Barre Chords
The session focused on rhythm exercises, palm muting, and learning new guitar chords (G and C). The student practiced transitioning between chords and worked on a Metallica riff, concentrating on fingering and rhythmic accuracy. The tutor recommended practicing the riff and chord transitions throughout the week.
Rhythm and Chugging
Palm Muting Technique
Basic Chord Shapes: A
D
E
G
and C
Metallica Riff and Sweeping
The Tutor and Student reviewed chord construction, specifically focusing on major, minor, dominant 7th, major 7th, and minor 7th chords. The Student practiced chord changes, strumming techniques, and transposing chord progressions. The student was assigned 'Kiss Me' as a practice song and advised to listen to 'Girl in the War' in preparation for the next lesson.
Deriving Chords from Fundamental Shapes (E
A
D)
Major vs. Minor Chord Construction: The Role of the Third
Triads: The Foundation of Major and Minor Chords
Dominant Seventh Chords (7): Adding a Fourth Note
Major Seventh Chords (Major 7): Extending the Major Sound
Minor Seventh Chords (Minor 7)
The Student practiced guitar techniques including finger exercises, chord transitions, and fingerpicking patterns. The Tutor explained music theory concepts such as diiatonic chords and arpeggios. The Student was encouraged to practice a basic fingerpicking pattern through a song, focusing on a steady rhythm and alternating bass notes, while simplifying embellishments for the week.
Finger Independence Exercises
Diatonic Chords in the Key of C
Chord Composition
Right-Hand Roll Technique
Alternating Bass Note Technique
Thumb-Index Finger Alternation
C Major Scale Underneath the C Chord
Learning tools used in guitar classes
DAWs
PDF Sheet Music
Metronome Apps
Amp Simulators
Engaging guitar lessons
Parent feedback
Pets are welcomed
Mobile joining
Open Q&A
Record lessons
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