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.
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Top-rated companies A-Z in Derby
Derby Yamaha Music School
Jaycee Soundscapes
MM Drum School
Matt Pearson Bass
Rockin’ Robins
Prominent finalists A-Z in Derby
Ashby Guitar Tuition
CJP Music Studio
Curt Parr Guitar
DSP Guitar Tuition
Derby Guitar Tuition
Derby Guitar Tutor
Derby School of Music
Drum Lessons Derby
Express Guitar
Guitar Lessons Mansfield
JK International Music School
JM Guitar Tuition
Jam Jar Music
Lime Tree Music Centre
Mark JW Graham
Mark Willcocks
Midlands Music Services
Nottingham Guitar Lessons
Rob Greco Guitar Lessons
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Matt Pearson Bass
(13)
Songs
Teaching Style
Musician
“I would highly recommend Matt to anyone wishing to learn or improve their bass playing. He's a super friendly, relaxed guy with loads of knowledge and a great sense of how best to teach you. The lessons and support are excellent and I've really enjoy...”
“I can't recommend enough. My 11 year old has ASD and terrible anxiety. Nick has been so patient with him and he loves the lessons. Thank you to all involved”
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Derby Yamaha Music School
(17)
Drums
“Ive been learning here for 10 years and achieved two grade 8's here aswell, great staff and atmosphere. Would recommend to anyone wanting learn guitar, bass, drums, keyboard, vocals, flute”
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Rockin' Robins
(18)
Drum
Professional
“Our 7 year old has had lessons with Ben for the last 2 months. I highly recommend his drum lessons. He is friendly, knowledgeable and my son looks forwards to his lessons every week! Absolutely amazing”
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Jaycee Soundscapes
(9)
Understand
“Absolutely fantastic teacher Jay is so patient and shows real compassion when teaching. As a new starter i literally was starting from scratch but with Jays tuition and guidance I am starting to make real progress thank you Jay”
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98.9 Percentile
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“Great drumming teacher, especially for beginners no matter what age as he has a really kind, patient and down to earth manner. Really helps in getting the basics across and great for the further advanced levels.”
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Derby School of Music
(7)
“Started Guitar lessons just a few weeks ago. I can honestly say I have learned more in the past few weeks than I could ever have done trying to teach myself. The teacher is amazing and explains everything in a very easy to understand way. Highly reco...”
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Derby Guitar Tutor
(14)
Theory
Knowledge
Musician
“James is a very punctual and consistent in his teaching, I have been taking with him for 2-3 months and has never missed a lesson and never been late, he is extremely reliable and very patient, he will always try different ways to teach and always ad...”
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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...”
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Jam Jar Music
“Hi, I'm Lauren! I started drumming at the age of thirteen and haven't put the sticks down since! I completed my initial training by achieving a distinction for my grade eight drumming exam and then went on to study Popular and World Musics at the Uni...”
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Midlands Music Services
(15)
Play
Lessons
Trumpet
“Regan & Erin have been learning for over a year now...and have enjoyed every minute of lessons with Cathy....Shes a fantastic and enjoyable teacher and friendxx”
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JK International Music School
“We teach Piano, Keyboard, Guitar, Ukulele, Drums, Singing, all Brass instruments, and all Woodwind instruments.”
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Mark JW Graham
(20)
Musician
Results
Knowledge
“Mark is a refreshing tonic to the stoic singing teachers I have had in the past. He is honest but such a positive encouraging teacher the past two years have seen my voice become loads more confident and given me faith in my ability TO sing. I may no...”
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Rob Greco Guitar Lessons
(16)
Songs
“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.”
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JM Guitar Tuition
(14)
Tutor
Musician
“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.”
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CJP Music Studio
(7)
Guitar
“Chris is knowledgeable, enthusiastic, a born teacher who can communicate his passion - and an all-round good guy. Highly satisfied, so highly recommended. I can add that the experience has just got better and better over time.”
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Derby Guitar Tuition
(29)
Teach
Theory
Tutor
“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...”
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DSP Guitar Tuition
(15)
“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.”
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Express Guitar
(13)
“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.”
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Lime Tree Music Centre
(10)
Professional
Recording
Rehearsal
“Comfortable. Well equipped. Great resource so anything music related.
- lessons
- recording
- advice from the staff
One stop shop for music.
They even have sweets lol”
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Nottingham Guitar Lessons
(23)
Professional
Bass
“Derek Is very professional in his work teaching me the Bass. Unfortunately only had one lesson but hopefully be having more lessons soon once this dam covid is sorted. I would deffo recommend Derek as a teacher thanks Jamie keep safe”
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Curt Parr Guitar
(10)
Professional
Knowledge
“With being a nervous learner, I've never been too confident about seeking professional lessons. However when my co-worker suggested Curt for his friendly, patient approach to teaching I bite the bullet and gave it a go. Now, just a few lessons in and...”
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Guitar Lessons Mansfield
(3)
“Fantastic x”
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Ashby Guitar Tuition
(13)
Knowledge
Tutor
“I have had a few guitar lessons with Gary at Ashby Guitar Tuition and he is fantastic. I am an advanced player or so i thought, i have learned so much from Gary that has improved my playing. Friendly, patient tutor who really knows his stuff. Highly ...”