Andy Raven
Guitar Lessons with Creative Musicality | Lancaster University Educator
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Andy Raven
Doctorate degree
/ 55 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.
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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 and Tutor focused on mastering power chords on the guitar. They practiced the technical aspects of playing power chords cleanly, including muting and precise strumming, and explored how to form and move chord shapes across the fretboard to create riffs and understand chord naming conventions.
Power Chords (5 Chords)
Guitar Fretboard Notes and Intervals
Chord Types: Major
Minor
and Power Chords
The tutor and student worked on completing the song "Street Spirit" by focusing on guitar techniques. They practiced chord transitions, riff execution, fingerpicking, hybrid picking, and various strumming patterns, aiming to refine the student's playing and achieve a fluid performance of the song.
Fingerpicking and Riff Development
Strumming Variations and Dynamics
Hybrid Picking and Sweep Picking
Chord Voicings and Transitions
The tutor and student reviewed the characteristics of minor chords and practiced identifying them by ear. They then moved on to understanding musical intervals and learned to play E minor, A minor, and D minor chords. The session also included an introduction to reading music notation and practicing a Metallica riff, incorporating techniques like slides and power chords, and finished with an introduction to the E minor pentatonic scale.
Root Notes of Chords
Pentatonic Scale: Structure and Application
Introduction to Music Notation and Rhythm Reading
Strumming Techniques and Wrist Articulation
Musical Intervals: Tone vs. Semitone
Minor Chords: Sound and Construction
The tutor and student worked on advanced guitar techniques, focusing on finger placement, rhythmic accuracy, and body posture for improved resonance and stamina. They practiced specific riff sections and discussed the importance of controlled breathing during musical performance, planning to focus on strumming techniques in the next session.
Ear Training for Guitar Tuning
Playing with Resonance and Touch
Posture and Guitar Setup
Breathing Techniques in Playing
Fingerstyle Technique: Alternating and Thumb Usage
The tutor introduced the student to the fundamentals of reading music, specifically sight-reading, by explaining musical notation, note values, and pitches. The student practiced identifying and playing notes, focusing on rhythm and reading ahead. The session concluded with a review of scales and chords, with plans to continue developing sight-reading skills.
Reading Music Notation: Pitch and Rhythm
Note Placement and Pitch Identification
Musical Time Signatures and Bar Lines
Introduction to Site Reading
The Tutor and Student worked on learning the guitar riff for Radiohead's 'Street Spirit.' They analyzed the song's chord structure and fingerpicking pattern, breaking down the complex riff into smaller sections for practice. The Tutor provided guidance on technique and suggested practicing the riff without certain embellishments to build a solid foundation.
Chord Voicings: A Minor Variations
Pick Grip and Hand Technique
Rhythmic and Melodic Anchoring
Fingerpicking Patterns and Techniques
Guitar Tablature Interpretation
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