Personalised Guitar instruction in Surrey
After a free initial 20 minute evaluation where I will assess your current abilities we will come up with a plan together of how to best help you achieve your musical goals and sound like your favourite bands, or even better, develop your own distinct musical style so that people want to sound like you!
My particular strengths are blues, rock and heavy metal guitar styles and technique (shredding) as well as explaining how music theory can be easily broken into small chunks and used practically in your playing to refresh your improvisations and take you to the next level of musicianship.
Lessons can be booked to take place in my purpose built studio, where a variety of guitars, amps and effects are available for your use, in your own home or online by Skype or Zoom. Tuition is currently on a 1 to 1 basis with classes of multiple students and band camp style performance experiences coming online later in 2022. To book your free 20 min taster lesson and evaluation fill in the form on the booking page here.
I also produce backing tracks to go along with the lessons to help you practice the material we cover each week and even record our session by video should you want to revisit the lesson from home or a parent want to keep up to date with their child’s progress.
What do our students say……………….
Harry P (Cheam) - Absolutely phenomenal tuition with a really kind and understanding approach. Facilities are top notch and lessons very well structured. Totally recommended.
Katie H (Reigate) - Kevin is a fantastic teacher. He’s a sheer natural at getting the best out of kids in a fun way. Our son has progressed quickly and developed a real love for playing. He is patient & extremely knowledgable. The guitar is his passion and the enthusiasm that brings is infectious.
David T (Wallington) - Cant say enough positive things about Dark Cherry. As a guy who just hit the wall and was making no real progress it's only taken a few lessons to rekindle the excitement and I'm already seeing improvement. Highlight of my week is the hour I spend there. Great teacher, great environment. If you want to super charge your guitar playing please give them a try. You will not regret it!
Jamie L (North Cheam) - I have picked up learning guitar later in life (Late 20s) and given my analytical learned background, struggled to get anywhere within my first year trying to teach myself. As soon as I had my first lesson at Dark Cherry studios, the approach was catered directly to my personality and adapted to help me understand some of the fundamentals and now I am finally getting somewhere. I am currently still learning under DCGS and would 100% recommend to anyone who is interested in learning, regardless of age.
Gayle B (Dorking) - We met Kevin when he taught our son guitar with Rock Project in Dorking - he had such a fantastic way with the kids that when our son decided he wanted to have 1:1 lessons again (he'd previously had lessons through school but it hadn't gone that well!), we asked Kevin. Our son really enjoys his lessons now, and has learned so much in a short space of time having 1:1 with Kevin - even inspires him to practice a bit between lessons, which he never did before!! Highly recommend.
Yvona J (Surbiton) - After almost getting rid of my guitar, I decided to come back to it, (especially after working a stressful 9-5 job, I kept finding refuge in music), and so I began my search for a guitar teacher.
Out of all the teachers I contacted, Kevin's in depth yet simple way of explaining things has immediately stood out to me and I knew that this is the type of teacher that I could easily learn from.
After having a few lessons with Kevin, I was not disappointed as every lesson was tailored to my personal goals and taste, whilst also incorporating the technical/practical side in a fun way.
I was able to grasp concepts that were alien and intimidating to me in few minutes, just because of Kevin's unique way of breaking down of information, and also empathise with the student.
What's best for me is that only after attending the first lesson, I was suddenly sure that this is something I really want to do and every time I go back, it inspires and motivates me further.
Hannah C (Epsom) - Kevin is an excellent guitar tutor. He makes learning guitar really enjoyable as I’ve learned from him really quickly how to play songs by bands that I love. I was a beginner and didn’t have equipment and Kevin helped link me to decent second hand kit for sale on eBay. I highly recommend Kevin.
Rebecca J (Reigate) - Kevin is an excellent teacher and has helped our daughter really develop her technique. He is patient and systematic while keeping it light and fun! She thoroughly enjoys her guitar lesson each week, Kevin is encouraging and supportive, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend.
Daniel W (Ashtead) - Kevin is a great teacher. He has helped me improve my technique and knowledge considerably during the short time he has been teaching me
Reverie B (New Malden) - I've been through a good amount of instructors and instruments and so far this is the best place I've found to learn guitar! The instruction is dynamic and interesting while also following discipline and theory. Kevin is a great instructor who has helped me improve drastically and goes above and beyond what a standard instructor would do. 10/10 recommended :)