Electric Guitar Lessons
B.B. King - The King of the Blues
“The beautiful thing about learning is nobody can take it away from you.”
Electric Guitar Lessons in Woking.
In our electric guitar lessons, you can expect to receive personalized instruction that is tailored to your individual needs and goals.
Your professional teacher will work with you to assess your current level of skill and develop a lesson plan that builds upon your existing knowledge and challenges you to improve.
You'll receive ongoing guidance on techniques for playing chords, scales, and arpeggios, as well as exercises to improve your speed, dexterity, and precision. Your teacher will also help you develop your ear training, improvisational skills, and stage presence.
As you progress, you'll have the opportunity to learn new songs, explore different styles of music, and develop your own unique playing style.
Throughout your lessons, you'll have the opportunity to ask questions, receive feedback, and receive encouragement from your teacher, and you'll have the tools and knowledge necessary to continue improving your playing outside of the lessons at our Weekly Jam Nights!
What will you learn?
What will you learn?
Technical Proficiency
Execute complex riffs and solos with ease. Play with greater confidence, which can lead to more enjoyable performances and a greater sense of achievement.
Ear Training
Develop your ability to recognize and identify different sounds, notes, and chord progressions by ear. A strong sense of relative pitch or perfect pitch can help with improvisation and playing by ear.
Musicality
Connecting with your audience and convey emotions through through various elements such as melody, harmony, rhythm, dynamics, and phrasing. Elevating from technical proficiency to true artistry.
Knowledge of Music Theory
Understand the chords you can playing, construct your own chords, and playing more complex chord progressions. Aiding improvisation and the ability to communicate with other musicians.
Creativity
Creativity is what sets great guitarists apart from the rest. It allows a guitarist to improvise, write their own music, and express themselves in their playing, leading to new and exciting musical possibilities.
Performance Skills
Stage presence, confidence, and the ability to connect with the audience. Leading to increased opportunities such as playing in a band, performing at events, and collaborating with other musicians.
Extra Curricular
At Woking Music, we go beyond just offering one-to-one music lessons. We provide a vibrant and inclusive community for musicians and music enthusiasts. Our Weekly Monday Jam brings together talented musicians and singers from all around the area, creating a lively and collaborative atmosphere where everyone can showcase their skills and enjoy the magic of live music.
Additionally, we are proud to host regular masterclasses with some of London's top industry professionals, providing invaluable opportunities for our students to learn from the very best. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced musician, Woking Music is the place to nurture your talent, connect with fellow musicians, and take your musical journey to new heights.
Events & Masterclasses
Learn from some of the greatest musicians and singers in the industry. They can offer you unique insights and techniques that you may not have considered before.
Weekly Monday Jam Night
The perfect opportunity to come together with other local musicians and music lovers in a fun, relaxed, and inclusive environment.
Meet the Team
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Nicolas Meier
Nicolas Meier is a Swiss-born, UK-based guitarist renowned for his unique fusion of jazz with Turkish, Eastern, and Middle Eastern music, Flamenco, and Tango. A graduate of Boston's Berklee College of Music, Nicolas has performed globally, including two world tours with the Jeff Beck Group.
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Stefan Kotlarz
Stefan is an accomplished guitarist and educator, known for his dynamic playing and engaging teaching style. As a member of the London-based indie rock band FRANCIS (formerly Emma & the Idles), Stefan brings real-world performance experience to his lessons.
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Joe Wright
Joe is a versatile guitarist and educator with a rich background in performance, production, and teaching. As a multi-instrumentalist and experienced music producer, he brings a well-rounded approach to guitar instruction, focusing on technique, creativity, and musical expression.
2025
Term Dates
Guitar Lessons
❌ 21st April > Bank Holiday > Easter Monday
✅ 22nd April to 22nd May - Summer Term (5th May - Early May Bank Holiday)
❌ 26th to 29th May - Summer Half Term
✅ 2nd June to 24th July - Summer Term
❌ 28th July to 28th August - Summer Holidays
✅ 1st September to 23rd October - Autumn Term
❌ 27th October to 30th October - Autumn Half Term
✅ 3rd November to 18th December - Autumn Term
❌ 22nd December to 1st January 26 - Christmas Holidays
2026
✅ 5th January to 12th February - Spring Term
❌ 16th to 19th February - Spring Half Term
✅ 23rd February to 26th March - Spring Term
❌ 30th March to 9th April - Easter Holidays
✅ 13th April to 21st May - Summer Term (4th May - Early May Bank Holiday)
❌ 25th to 28th May - Summer Half Term
✅ 1st June to 23rd July - Summer Term
❌ 27th July to 27th August - Summer Holidays
✅ 31st August to 22nd October - Autumn Term (31st August - Summer Bank Holiday)
❌ 26th October to 29th October - Autumn Half Term
✅ 2nd November to 17th December - Autumn Term
❌ 21st December to 31st December - Christmas Holidays
If you're interested in learning the guitar or improving your skills, why not book a trial lesson at Woking Music?
Get in touch.
Learning to play music can be an incredibly rewarding experience, providing a creative outlet, improving cognitive abilities, and boosting self-confidence. Start your musical journey today and discover the joy and fulfillment that making music can bring!