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If you are a beginner, intermediate or advanced on the guitar or ukulele, Phil can teach you from any level to improve your playing.
Available Classes
Learn to play in a relaxed, fun and friendly environment. Learn basic chords, picking and strumming patterns, popular songs & techniques to get you sounding great.
What Students will learn
Students are given lesson sheets & taught all about:
Frequently Asked Questions
Our guitar lessons take place upstairs at 83C Hardy Street, Nelson. You can find a map and directions for Guitar Lessons, Nelson
Private lessons are priced at $30 per half-hour session, while group lessons are $20 per half-hour session. Fees for the full term must be settled before lessons commence. Payment confirms your booking and secures your spot in the class.
Typically, there are 10 lessons per school term, though some classes may vary from 8 to 9 weeks. Enrolment is for the full term. Please note that there are no lessons during school holidays.
I welcome anyone interested in learning guitar, regardless of age, for private lessons. For group lessons: kids (6-12 years), teens (13-18 years), and adults (19+).
Yes, you will need your own guitar for lessons and practice at home.
I suggest visiting a local music shop to find a guitar that suits your preferences and budget. Kids might need a 3/4 size guitar, and I recommend a steel-string guitar for all. Investing in a quality guitar initially can save you from upgrading later. Refer to our Guitar Buying Tips or consider our recommended guitar packages.
Lessons are prepaid for the full term and are non-refundable. Vacant lesson spots would need to be advertised for replacement. Private lesson students may credit one missed lesson per term toward the next term.
No, lessons are scheduled during school terms only, not during school holidays.