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I must be one of Mel’s oldest students who doesn’t find leaning the guitar an easy undertaking, however Mel is a very good teacher who structures my lessons to meet my own personal needs and goals. He gives me confidence and knowledge to stick with it and I would recommend him to anyone wanting to learn guitar, whether beginner or advanced level. - Keith - Verwood

I decided at the age of 36 I would like to learn the guitar, having never learnt any musical instrument before, Mel came highly recommended, after my first lesson I was hooked, he is a fabulous, patient teacher. Every lesson is different and fun. Mel’s love of music and knowledge shines through. Mel has a fantastic way of teaching and will find a way that is most suited to you as an individual. I cannot recommend Mel enough. - Amy - Verwood

I have been having guitar lessons with Mel since Jan 2020 after my girlfriend bought me a month’s worth of lessons for Christmas and I’m still learning with him in July 2023. Whether in person or via the internet Mel always makes the lessons enjoyable and with his experience he is able to get you over those frustrating bumps in the road that you sometimes come across on your guitar journey. So if you’ve been staring at the guitar in the corner and keep telling yourself you’ll learn to play it one day, or you just fancy being able to play a few songs to annoy your mates, Mel can turn that dream into a reality and he has certainly managed to teach this old dog a few new guitar tricks! - Ady - Lymington

Just wanna say how much I’ve thoroughly enjoyed our guitar lessons and how you cleverly go about striking the perfect balance between theory and practice. Each lesson brings me forwards and motivates me to practice in preparation for forthcoming “link” lessons. The result is that I am way more confident and enthusiastic as a guitar player. Big applause and thanks a million Mel. Looking forward to our next lesson. - Tony - Ringwood

Mel is currently teaching my daughter and she is doing so well. Mel tailors each lesson to what she likes and what songs she is in to, encouraging her every step of the way. We would highly recommend him. - Nikki - Ringwood

I can highly recommend Mel for guitar lessons. He explains theory clearly and is both patient and encouraging. Mel has a huge amount of knowledge and his enthusiasm for playing the guitar is inspiring and motivating. I look forward to my lesson every week. - Ann - Ringwood

My adult son has been coming to Mel for over a year for regular guitar lessons. Having seen my son's struggles with anxiety (especially since covid) I was keen to get him back out there and utilising his natural musical ability and building self esteem and confidence. Well what can I say? A year later and things have progressed beyond our expectations. Every week Mel encourages my son gently to learn a new skill or approach, a different song etc, and despite my son's worries he is coming out of his shell. I love how Mel includes me in the process and I look forward to listening to my son and Mel play together with me as their number 1 fan! It has gone as far as my son actually singing which has blown me away as I never thought he'd feel comfortable enough to do that, but it has always been a dream of his to perform on social media and beyond. It invariably ends up being a fun lesson with lots of humour and Mel is brilliant at challenging and drawing out the best in my son without him even realising it! I cannot recommend Mel enough as he has changed my son's life for the better and if you're a particularly nervous learner then he is the right person for the job. - Anne - Verwood

Mel has delivered a well-structured guitar course tailored from the very first lesson to my particular level of skill and musical interest. The course he created for me balances good practical technique with essential musical theory, all practiced with a wide range of well chosen and rewarding contemporary music. Patient, well organised and good humoured. From a simple strumming beginner, I am now comfortable in the world of minor pentatonic, major and minor scales, the CAGE system and even dabble with my own compositions. Thoroughly enjoyable and highly recommended. Rock on Mel. - Pete - Lymington

My daughter started learning the guitar with Mel in January 2022 after I found him via a Facebook recommendation. She is a very quiet, shy teenager and quite often struggles to commit to regular hobbies / activities, however Mel has such a calm, patient, enthusiastic manner that she has really now got the “bug” and looks forward to her regular guitar lessons. Since starting initially on an acoustic guitar, she has bought herself an electric guitar and a bass guitar and Mel has also assisted her with issues she’s had with them, guided her with which guitar to purchase and encouraged her to play them in her lessons. She has also gained a lot more confidence in herself and her abilities as a result of her commitment to her guitar lessons. My daughter and I wholeheartedly recommend Mel as a guitar teacher. He is flexible, adaptable and patient and an all-round lovely personable chap, with a clear passion and enthusiasm for what he does. - Julia & Maya - Verwood
Many thanks to you for making your lessons engaging, inspiring, and enjoyable. These lessons are, without a doubt, one of the best things I’ve done this year.