Best Guitar Lessons in Derby

Handpicked from 48 vetted & reviewed Guitar Coaching studios in the Derby area, discover the top 5 leading options among the selected group of 24 finalists.

Matt Pearson Bass

Matt Pearson Bass

(24)
  • Teaching Style
  • Grade 4
  • Bass Guitar
“Matt is encouraging and goes at your pace in terms of progress and learning. He is patient but pushes you when he feels you need it in order to move you on and make you realise you can do improve. Lessons are relaxed and fun and he is always on h...”
30+ Years Experience
77 Osmaston Rd, Derby DE1 2JH
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Derby School of Music

Derby School of Music

(50)
  • Singing Teacher
  • Instrument
  • Fun
“Myself and my son have really enjoyed learning at Derby Music School. The lessons have been great and they have been accompanied by some great events that have allowed my son to perform to audiences.”
Transparent Fees & Pricing
In Business Since 2011
Licensed
75 St Albans Rd, Derby DE22 3JL
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Abbey Lane Studios

Abbey Lane Studios

(50)
  • Prices
  • Gear
  • Equipment
“I've been using these studios for years. We even recorded our first EP there. Amazing place, friendly staff, competitive prices,great equipment. Not a bad word to stay about Rich or Abbey Lane”
Unit 7, Racecourse Industrial Park, Mansfield Rd., Derby DE21 4SX
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MM Drum School

MM Drum School

(24)
Off-Site Sessions, Online Drum Lessons, Drum Therapy Sessions
“I love my drumming lessons! Gez is a brilliant teacher. He's fun to work with and is always helping me and pushing me out of my comfort zone. 10/10 would recommend!”
Emergency Services
Transparent Fees & Pricing
1 College Place, Full St, Derby DE1 3DY
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Rockin' Robins Drum Services

Rockin' Robins Drum Services

(32)
  • Audience
  • Skills
  • Son
“excellent event! William loved it and it's absolutely rekindled his love for drumming. he's been rhythmic tapping all day since! a brilliant experience for my son and great communication from the team before, during and after. many thanks, he'll be b...”
10++ Years Experience
Rockin' Robins Drum Services Storefirst, Riverside Rd, Derby DE24 8HY
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Best of 2024

Qualification Criteria for best of Winners

Minimum Overall Score
97 (100)
Minimum Reputation Rank
97.9 Percentile
All of our award winners are based on identifiable facts - reviews, performance, and experience - collected by scientific means. We use this data to assess each business’s essential features, weighting them according to their importance to customers.
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Prominent finalists
Yamaha Music School

Yamaha Music School

(23)
  • Parking
  • Classes
  • Rock
“Visited for a free music lesson for my daughter and ended up signing up myself. Really friendly and knowledgeable teachers with lots of modern instruments to learn on.”
Transparent Fees & Pricing
4 Pride Point Dr, Derby DE24 8BX
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Derby Guitar Tutor

Derby Guitar Tutor

(15)
  • Play
  • Electric
  • Theory
“My son took private lessons on electric guitar first, and I ended up learning an accoustic guitar myself. James has a greatly detailed approach and tailors each lesson to my own interests. All lessons are highly structured, with manuals and videos ac...”
In Business Since 2018
Transparent Fees & Pricing
Jackdaw Cl, Derby DE22 3SY
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Music Kids Academy

Music Kids Academy

(14)
  • Play
  • Learning
  • Trumpet
“Karen is a fabulous teacher. She is very patient and knows just how to get the best out of her students. My son has just achieved a Distinction in his first grading playing the Baritone and we couldn't be more proud.”
Derby, ENG
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Mark Willcocks

Mark Willcocks

(4)
“I have heard Mark play guitar and lute and he plays both beautifully. I particularly love the lute and Mark's performance is enhanced by the period costumes he wears which really brings the whole performance to life and gives you a feeling of steppi...”
16 Walter St, Derby DE1 3PR
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Mickleover Music School

Mickleover Music School

(2)
“An awkward, unexpected place for music lessons to be held. But once you get used to it, you can fathom why this place is what it is. It's great. The teachers are flowing with personality (although there's mainly 2) and they're great. Not only can you...”
1A The Square, Mickleover, Derby DE3 0DD
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JK International Music School

JK International Music School

“We teach Piano, Keyboard, Guitar, Ukulele, Drums, Singing, all Brass instruments, and all Woodwind instruments.”
In Business Since 2012
Transparent Fees & Pricing
101A Sitwell St, Spondon, Derby DE21 7FH
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Nottingham Guitar Lessons

Nottingham Guitar Lessons

(40)
“Incredible teacher, with more than adequate experience and teaching expertise to create an informative but fun lesson. Brilliant for those starting and those who need help getting back into playing!”
Transparent Fees & Pricing
28 Edgware Rd, Nottingham NG6 9HW
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Jim Farey

Jim Farey

(50)
  • Reading
  • Gift
  • Enthusiasm
“I have been learning with Jim for 16 months. I have made huge progress in that time in terms of drum knowledge, technique, musical awareness and complexity of what I do. My lessons have been tailored to what I want to achieve and I have enjoyed the ...”
In Business Since 2007
Serving Derby Area
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Andy Thurston

Andy Thurston

(29)
  • Understanding
  • Patient
  • Songs
“I have enjoyed learning to play the drums in my 50s and appreciate Andy's ability to constantly keep me stimulated with thoughtful and achievable advice. I have limited time to practise, but Andy always comes up with a nugget for me to focus on betw...”
In Business Since 2009
5 Swithland Dr, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 7FZ
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Lime Tree Music Centre

Lime Tree Music Centre

(16)
  • Rehearsal
  • Drum
  • Recording
“The Centre is excellent, well organised and very communicative. Our daughter has drum lessons with Ben and he's been brilliant with her. We totally recommend them”
Emergency Services
Serving Derby Area
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Derby Guitar Tuition

Derby Guitar Tuition

(28)
  • Study
  • Music Theory
  • Teach
“Mark teaches my son and is an excellent and patient tutor. If you're thinking about taking lessons, stop thinking about it and just do it. You won't regret it under Mark's tuition. This guy is like a Yoda for guitars but much nicer than our green ali...”
Transparent Fees & Pricing
Serving Derby Area
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Mark JW Graham

Mark JW Graham

(21)
  • Learn
  • Results
  • Knowledge
“James went to Mark after we decided we would have 3 lead vocalists. Mark's work on James' voice has been outstanding with huge results happening fast! James is very happy with how the lessons are going and decided to stay on improving his voice massi...”
130 Wilford Cres W, Nottingham NG2 2FS
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Express Guitar

Express Guitar

(13)
  • Learning
  • Books
“Fantastic instructor with an enthusiastic and holistic approach to guitar teaching. I've only just started playing the guitar with Simon and I've learnt so much already - he's helped with my singing too! Highly recommended for beginners like me.”
Transparent Fees & Pricing
67 Mansfield Rd, Nottingham NG1 3FN
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DSP Guitar Tuition

DSP Guitar Tuition

(16)
  • Learn
“Always really fun lessons. I started and couldn't even hold a guitar properly and within hardly any time Dale has got me to a stage where I can play my favourite songs so well. Highly recommend.”
70 Belleville Dr, Nottingham NG5 5PP
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Rob Greco

Rob Greco

(16)
  • Confidence
  • Teach
  • Learn
“Rob is very patient and encouraging. He has taught me to play both songs I have chosen plus ones that he has picked that matched what he was trying to teach me at the time, starting out simply and then embellishing once I got the hang of it.”
177 Wollaton St, Nottingham NG1 5GE
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JM Guitar Tuition

JM Guitar Tuition

(15)
  • Learning
  • Questions
  • Tutor
“Extremely knowledgeable. Lessons well structured and geared to individual. I'm happy with where James has got me in the short period I've been taking lessons.”
Serving Derby Area
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Spanish Guitar

Spanish Guitar

(23)
  • Guitar Chord
  • Professional
  • Teacher
“Catherine and Andrew are both the epitome of professionalism; knowledgeable, engaged and interested, but more importantly, Catherine is a patient and dedicated teacher. This is a relief, being such a late starter at learning to play the guitar. Than...”
In Business Since 1998
POBx 10481, Nottingham NG5 0HW
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Guitar Lessons Burton

Guitar Lessons Burton

(11)
“Thoroughly enjoy lessons with Larry. Explains things well and clearly, making it understandable for my level. I feel much more progress has been made, having one on one lessons. Highly recommended”
25+ Years Experience
Serving Derby Area
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John Fleming Guitar

John Fleming Guitar

(11)
  • Theory
  • Songs
“My 5 Yr old son has just started lessons with John. Cannot fault. John connects well with Leo during lessons. My son is always excited to go and is doing well ☺️ definitely recommend”
In Business Since 2024
Britannia Ave, Nottingham NG6 0EA
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Guitar Tutoring Services in Derby Cost Estimates

Minimum cost
£95
Maximum cost
£501
National Average
£164
Avg Per Hour Rates
£74
£126
£313
Typical price range is based on 378 cost profiles
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Average Cost £164
Minimum cost £95
Maximum cost £501
Avg Per Hour Rates £74

Typical range $126 to $313 is based on 378 cost profiles.

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