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Andy Raven

Guitar Lessons with Creative Musicality | Lancaster University Educator

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Private lessons - Andy Raven

Doctorate degree

$33

$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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Scales and Modes

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Strumming and Picking Techniques

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Songs and Repertoire

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Guitar for beginners

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Chord Progressions

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Fingerstyle

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Music theory

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Guitar concept taught by Andy

Barry learned 1 day ago

Andy Raven tutored Barry Hellman and his sister in guitar. Barry worked on tuning, finger exercises on the E and A strings, and the "Come As You Are" riff. His sister was introduced to the chromatic scale and finger exercises to improve dexterity. Andy suggested a YouTube video of the "Come As You Are" riff for homework.

Chromatic Scale

Independent Finger Movement

Tuning by Ear

Down and Up Picking

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Cara learned 2 days ago

Andy and Cara covered bar chords (B minor and F sharp minor), drop D tuning, and right-hand techniques for a specific song. Cara practiced the new chords and strumming patterns, and Andy provided feedback on her finger placement and tone. They agreed to schedule the next lesson for Tuesday of the following week and Andy will send the chords written down.

Right-Hand Technique

G Chord Variations in Drop D

Drop D Tuning

F Sharp Minor & B Minor

Bar Chords

Sharps and Flats

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Cara learned 10 days ago

Andy is giving Cara online guitar lessons, focusing on chords (E, A, D, C diatonic chords), transitions, and alternate tunings. He's helping her understand chord relationships within the key of C, using songs like "Rivers and Roads" as examples. He's also emphasizing rhythm practice with a GarageBand drum track and encouraging her to write her own chord progressions. They reviewed D minor chords and scheduled their next lesson.

Diatonic Chords in C

Practicing with Drum Tracks

Drop D Tuning

Chord Progressions in C

E Minor Chord Fingering

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Barry learned 15 days ago

Andy Raven led Barry Hellman through a guitar lesson focusing on the A pentatonic scale, A chord, and rhythm exercises. Barry practiced finger placement, strumming, and picking techniques to improve his overall guitar skills. They discussed Barry's interest in Metallica and planned to incorporate songs like "Enter Sandman" into future lessons, with Andy creating a Spotify playlist for shared musical interests.

Pentatonic Scale

A Chord

Eighth Notes

Spotify Playlists for Learning

Guitar Anatomy

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Cara learned 16 days ago

Andy Raven guided Cara Jackson through a guitar lesson focusing on minor and seventh chords, chord progressions, and techniques like hammer-ons. Cara practiced transitioning between chords and learned how to use a capo effectively. Andy assigned Cara the task of creating a chord structure using the chords learned and to practice the song "Don't Know How to Keep."

D7 Chord

Capo Usage

Hammer-Ons

Minor Chord Formation

Chord Progressions

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Barry learned 29 days ago

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.

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Guitar String Notes

Alternate Picking

A Chord

Chromatic Scale

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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

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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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