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Andy Raven

Guitar Lessons with Creative Musicality | Lancaster University Educator

4.8(32)

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Private lessons - Andy Raven

Doctorate degree

$35

$30

/ hour

About 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.

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Guitar teacher who keeps it simple

Breaks down chords and strumming in easy steps

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Boosts confidence in shy learners

88% parents notice improved self-esteem and stage presence

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Focus on core guitar skills

93% Students report clear progress in chords, strumming, and transitions

Guitar lessons overview

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.

Your guitar teacher specialities

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Ear training

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Music theory

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Fingerstyle

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Guitar for beginners

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Guitar Techniques

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Scales and Modes

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Chord Progressions

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Guitar concept taught by Andy

Barry learned 9 days ago

Lesson date:

Andy tutored Barry in a guitar lesson, covering tuning, basic chords, scales, and riffs. Barry practiced finger exercises, chord formations (A chord), and riffs like "Seven Nation Army" and "Smoke on the Water." Andy will send Barry sheet music for these songs and they agreed to shorten the session times and increase the frequency of lessons.

Guitar String Notes

Frets

Chromatic Scale

A Chord

Alternate Picking

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Cara learned 11 days ago

Lesson date:

Andy taught Cara new guitar chords (C, A minor, F) and how to play "Rivers and Roads," focusing on chord transitions and strumming patterns in 3/4 time. Cara practiced the new chords and strumming techniques. They discussed future lessons and potentially learning a song by Julia Jacqueline, and Cara will confirm scheduling for the following week.

Chord Diagrams

Alternate C Chord

Three-Four Time

Chord Progressions

F Major 7

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Types of guitar lessons

Guitar

Guitar

Acoustic Guitar

Acoustic Guitar

Electric Guitar

Electric Guitar

Classical Guitar

Classical Guitar

Free lesson slots

1 / 1

Teaching tools used in guitar classes

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Amp Simulators

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PDF Sheet Music

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DAWs

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Metronome Apps

Student types for guitar lessons

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School

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College

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Adult/Professionals

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All levels

Interactive guitar lessons

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Record lessons

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Note taking

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Pets are welcomed

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Parent feedback

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Mobile joining

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