Kieran Reading

My guitar lessons are designed to be engaging, supportive, and carefully structured to suit each individual student. From the very first lesson, I take time to understand the student’s current ability, musical tastes, and personal goals, whether they want to play for fun, build confidence, or work toward more advanced skills. This allows me to create lessons that are both enjoyable and effective.

Each lesson usually begins with a short warm-up to develop finger strength, coordination, and accuracy. I place strong emphasis on core fundamentals such as posture, hand positioning, chord clarity, rhythm, and timing, as these form the foundation for confident playing. Alongside practical skills, I introduce music theory in a simple, easy-to-understand way, helping students understand how music works rather than just copying shapes or patterns.

Songs play a major role in my lessons, as they keep students motivated and make learning feel rewarding. I carefully choose pieces that match the student’s level while gradually introducing new challenges. I also encourage students to develop good practice habits by setting clear, achievable goals and explaining how to practice effectively between lessons.

My teaching style is patient, positive, and encouraging, creating a relaxed environment where students feel comfortable making mistakes and asking questions. I give clear demonstrations and constructive feedback to help students improve steadily and build confidence. Whether teaching one-to-one at home or in a school environment, my goal is to make each lesson enjoyable, structured, and inspiring, while helping students develop strong technique, musical understanding, and a lasting love for playing the guitar.