Guitar & Music Theory
With a focus on confidence and progress
Duke of Edinburgh
Learn a new skill
Music Theory
Grades 1-5 ABRSM
Build Confidence
Practical & Theory
Guitar tuition
Friendly one-to-one lessons in acoustic, electric, classical and bass guitar, plus ABRSM music theory. Whether you are picking up a guitar for the first time, working towards a grade or completing your Duke of Edinburgh's Award, I'll help you play with confidence.
Lessons built around you
One to one
Your lesson, your pace. No group classes – every minute is focused on what you need next.
Build confidence
Patient, encouraging teaching. Ideal for nervous beginners, young players and adult learners.
Grades
Structured preparation for guitar and bass grades plus ABRSM theory, all the way to Grade 8.
DofE
Complete the Skills section of your Duke of Edinburgh's Award – Bronze, Silver or Gold.
What would you like to play?
From your very first chord to Grade 8, in any style. Lessons in Northamptonshire, Bozeat (near olney) and online.
Acoustic guitar
Chords, strumming, fingerpicking and singer-songwriter skills. The perfect place to start.
Find out more →Electric guitar
Riffs, lead playing, scales, improvisation and tone – rock, blues, pop, metal and funk.
Find out more →Classical guitar
Reading notation, finger-style technique and repertoire from Renaissance to modern.
Find out more →Bass guitar
Groove, timing, walking lines and slap – lock in with the drummer and drive the band.
Find out more →Music theory (ABRSM)
ABRSM Grades 1–5 theory for any instrument, including the Grade 5 needed for higher practical exams. In person or online.
Find out more →Never too young, never too old
Whether you're 7 or 70, a total beginner or coming back after years away, lessons are relaxed, friendly and paced so you can hear yourself improving every week.
- Small, achievable goals – real progress you can hear
- Songs and pieces you want to play
- Perform when you're ready: for family, at open mics, or in an exam
Exams with a plan
Graded exams give you a goal and a certificate to show for it. I prepare students for guitar and bass grades and ABRSM music theory.
- Rock & pop and classical guitar grades, Debut to Grade 8
- ABRSM Theory Grades 1–5 for any instrument
- Pieces, technical work, sight-reading, aural and mock exams
- Grades 6–8 earn UCAS points
Your DofE Skills section, sorted
Learning guitar is one of the most popular DofE Skills. Lessons for 14–24 year olds at Bronze, Silver and Gold – beginners very welcome.
- Goals set together at your first lesson
- Guitar, bass or music theory – your choice
- Assessor's Report written for your eDofE at the end
Three easy steps
Get in touch
Tell me which instrument you'd like to learn and what you'd like to achieve.
Trial lesson
We meet, have a play, and work out a plan that suits you – no pressure.
Start playing
Regular one-to-one lessons, in person in Northamptonshire, Bozeat (near olney) or online.
Free guitar downloads
Chord charts to print and keep on your music stand.
Common questions
What age can my child start?
Most children are ready from around 7. Younger players can start on a smaller guitar – get in touch and we can chat about it.
Do I need my own guitar?
Yes, you'll need a guitar to practise on at home. If you haven't bought one yet, ask me first – I'm happy to recommend good-value instruments for your budget and age.
Do you teach online?
Yes. Lessons run over Zoom as well as in person in Northamptonshire, Bozeat (near olney). Music theory works especially well online and is open to students anywhere.
Do I have to take exams?
Not at all. Plenty of students learn purely for fun. Grades are there if you want a goal, a certificate or UCAS points.
Can guitar lessons count towards my Duke of Edinburgh's Award?
Yes – learning an instrument counts towards the Skills section at Bronze, Silver and Gold. I'll help you set goals and write your Assessor's Report at the end.
I play another instrument. Can I still take theory lessons?
Absolutely. ABRSM theory is the same for every instrument, so pianists, violinists, singers and anyone else are very welcome.
Ready to start playing?
Book a trial lesson or ask a question – I'll get back to you as soon as I can.
Alex PartingtonYour teacher- 07746139814
- alex@mkguitartuition.com
- In person in Bozeat (NN29) & online via Zoom
Free chord trainer
Practise your chord changes – free
Watch each chord glide into the next, see which fingers can stay down, and play along at your own speed. Chords, scales, warm-ups and strumming patterns, from beginner to advanced.
- Animated chord diagrams
- Strumming & fingerpicking
- Scales in every key
- Warm-ups
- Your own speed