Guitar Lessons in Bristol & Keynsham

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Guitar Lessons in Bristol, Keynsham & Online

Welcome

Whether you’re picking up a guitar for the first time, developing your skills or feeling stuck on a plateau, I’m here to help you make real progress.

I’m Rich, The Guitar Coach, with over 15 years of teaching experience.

I provide structured, personalised guitar coaching for adults and children, helping students build confidence, develop technique and become better musicians.

A Better Way to Learn Guitar

Forget random practice and wondering what to work on next.

My coaching combines three essential elements:

Technique – develop control, accuracy and confidence.
Theory – understand the guitar and connect the fretboard.
Task – know exactly what to practise between sessions.

Every student receives guidance tailored to their ability, goals and musical interests, with a clear plan for continued progress.

Guitar Lessons for Every Stage

Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced guitarist looking to improve, there’s a coaching pathway to suit you.

Beginner Guitar Lessons – build strong foundations and learn to play with confidence.
Intermediate Guitar Coaching – overcome plateaus and develop your playing further.
Advanced Guitar Development – refine technique, improvisation, musicality and performance.

Lessons are available for acoustic and electric guitar, in person in Keynsham near Bristol, or online across the UK.

More Than Just Guitar Lessons

Alongside personalised one-to-one coaching, I offer structured guitar courses, guitar clubs and workshops designed to help you learn, connect and enjoy playing.

From your first chords to more advanced musical development, there’s always a next step.

Start Your Guitar Journey

You don’t need to be naturally talented or have years of experience. You simply need the right guidance and a willingness to learn.

If you’re looking for guitar lessons in Bristol or Keynsham, I’d love to help you get started.

Let’s work together to make your guitar playing something you’re genuinely proud of.

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Reviews

Old Forger

I have been attending the electric and acoustic guitar group sessions since the beginning of the year and thoroughly recommend them for anyone who has a love of the guitar and likes to be around others who share that passion. Richard is an excellent teacher and motivator. The groups are welcoming, well structured, challenging in a good way, and enjoyable. It's somewhat addictive however; tailored one-to-one courses are available and having signed up to the group sessions I feel that these are likely to follow in due course! Colin

Lisa Williams

Thank you so much to Rich who taught my six year old daughter for six weeks over the summer holidays. Rich was super patient and brilliant at engaging her with songs she would like. Don’t get me wrong, should could have concentrated more on her homework(!) but she’s started from scratch and loved learning with Rich. I’m really proud of how she’s come on - she’s learnt the correct notes and strings, how to read the tablature, sequencing and how to play happy birthday as well as having the intros to two of her favourite artists to learn. Amazed at what she’s picked up in just six weeks - and she’s now going to continue her learning at school! Thank you so much Rich for setting her off on her guitar learning journey!

Glenn Chapman

I joined my first club session this week. The atmosphere is relaxed and the coach, Rob was very supportive and encouraging. I have no guitar skills but the small ‘wins’ achieved were very satisfying. The hour just flew by and even had the chance to chat with like minded people.

JON Fream

Jonathan is one of my September 8 week course sign ups and is now under way on his custom planned course. 🎸 “I've been wanting to play the electric guitar for 15 years but struggling for the time to practice, I found Richard’s guitar club on Facebook in Keynsham, and went along to see if it was for me with a disability if I could get around easy. I've since signed up to the beginners class and been going for the last three months, Richard is a great teacher of the guitar and it's a great atmosphere and fun to learn with other members.” “Now I'm having one on one coaching from Richard on is 8 week course, I only started last week I wrote down my goals what I can do and what I can't do on the guitar and what music you like to listen to and what I want to achieve , Richard works out a plan for your needs and sends through to you so you can practice at home as well has face to face tuition , he's a great guy and listens to what practice you need and he makes the plan fun to learn with Riffs of your favourite groups to play along in between practicing. I'm having fun while practicing 👍👍🎸🎸

Anto Glover

Rich is outstanding as a guitar coach. Every aspect of his work with me has been brilliant. Lessons target my aspirations and the pace is set to what I can manage as an individual. Can recommend without hesitation. Every star thoroughly deserved.

Pete Jackson

Amazing guitar teacher, simplified everything and reignited my passion for the guitar. Should have done this years ago. Highly recommend

David Knight

Richard is a fantastic guitar coach. As an experienced guitarist he has helped me enormously with those important and missing parts of my playing repertoire. Great knowledge with skilful delivery of information. Highly recommended for any standard of musician.

Michelle Kingston

Rich is well organised & has a great set up. He's taught my son since he was 14, so for 4/5 years now, & encouraged him to play at the next show - something i didn't think he would ever do. Thank you Rich for being such a positive influence on him.

Mark Kennedy

Rich has been my guitar teacher for many years. He is patient, understanding and very professional. He has taught me so many different approaches to guitar and playing different styles. I would thoroughly recommend Rich as a teacher and as a excellent musician.

Jody Lees

I’ve used Richards guidance on several occasions. Always super helpful and progressed me nicely each time. Would definitely use again when the time comes. Thanks Rich.

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