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Andy Raven

Guitar Lessons with Creative Musicality | Lancaster University Educator

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Guitar lessons - Andy Raven

Doctorate degree

/ 30 min

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.

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.

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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

Your guitar teacher expertise

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Scales and Modes

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Fingerstyle

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Guitar Techniques

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Strumming and Picking Techniques

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Chord Progressions

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Chords and Rhythms

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Music theory

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Guitar concept taught by Andy

Student learned 24 days ago

The Student and Tutor analyzed the chord structures and song arrangements of a Beatles song, focusing on identifying diatonic and non-diatonic chords, and understanding musical notation. The Student practiced playing the song, substituting chords as needed and interpreting repeat signs. The Tutor assigned another Beatles song for analysis and practice, with a plan to return to scales and soloing in the next session.

Chord Voicings and Alternatives

Diatonic vs. Non-diatonic Chords

Reading Chord Charts and Song Structures

Repeat Signs and Song Form Navigation

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Student learned 27 days ago

Andy Raven taught a guitar lesson where a student from Phoenix College learned the E major chord, focusing on finger placement and strumming techniques. The learner practiced the E major chord and was then introduced to the A major chord. They also utilized a metronome to enhance their timing and rhythm.

Metronome

Strumming Technique

Root Note

E Major Chord

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Student learned 28 days ago

During a recent guitar lesson, a student from Mesa Community College focused on guitar techniques for playing chords up the fretboard in the key of G, drawing inspiration from "Sweet Creature." The learner practiced simplified chord shapes based on bar chords and honed their right-hand thumb-picking technique. The instructor will provide tab notation for the song, and the student will continue to practice the new chord shapes and right-hand technique.

Two-Note Chord Shapes

Diatonic Scale & Chord Types

Fretboard Navigation (Root Notes)

Sharps and Flats

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Student learned about 1 month ago

Andy and Chris delved into pentatonic scales and relative major and minor keys during their guitar lesson. Chris honed his skills on the A minor and C major pentatonic scales, exploring various positions and bending techniques. For their next lesson, Andy tasked Chris with analyzing a classic rock solo to pinpoint its pentatonic foundation and any non-pentatonic notes for discussion.

Blues Note

Playing 'In the Box'

Power Bend

Pentatonic Scale

Relative Major/Minor

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Student learned about 1 month ago

In Oakland, Andy and Barry focused their guitar lesson on fundamental techniques, including right-hand mechanics and rhythm exercises. Barry specifically worked on the "Enter Sandman" riff, concentrating on gentle, controlled picking and precise fingering. Andy tasked him with continued practice of the riff to enhance rhythm and consistency, with plans to delve further into "Sweet Child o' Mine" in their upcoming lesson.

Guitar Posture

Rhythm and Beat

Guitar Anatomy

Picking Technique (Right Hand)

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Student learned about 1 month ago

During their recent music lesson, Andy and Chris delved into music theory concepts, including major scales, key signatures, and note values, using the song 'Silent Night' as a practical example. Chris actively practiced playing scales, reading sheet music, and coordinating bass and melody lines on the guitar. For their next lesson, they plan to explore pentatonic scales and relative minors and majors.

Major Scale Construction

Key Signatures

Time Signatures (3/4)

Arpeggios & Chord Tones

Bassline & Melody Separation

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Learner for guitar lessons

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Adult/Professionals

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All levels

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School

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College

Engaging guitar lessons

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Record lessons

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Parent feedback

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Open Q&A

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Mobile joining

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Pets are welcomed

Learning tools used in guitar classes

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PDF Sheet Music

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Amp Simulators

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Metronome Apps

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DAWs

Types of guitar lessons

Guitar

Guitar

Acoustic Guitar

Acoustic Guitar

Electric Guitar

Electric Guitar

Classical Guitar

Classical Guitar

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