Guitar
Acoustic & electric — from first chords to lead playing, technique, theory and repertoire.
A Ramshackle Studios company
Forest Music
Tuition
One-to-one and small group music lessons taught from a peaceful outbuilding studio. Patient, friendly tuition for all ages and levels.
Bristol & surrounds Outbuilding studio
About the tuition
Forest Music Tuition provides one-to-one and small group lessons in a calm, creative studio setting — designed to help students of every age fall in love with making music.
What's offered
Instruments & subjects
All lessons are tailored to the student — whether you're starting out, working towards grades, or simply playing for the joy of it.
Bass Guitar
Groove, timing, fingerstyle and pick technique. Reading, theory and band-ready playing.
Mandolin
Folk, bluegrass and beyond. Tremolo, double-stops and tune-learning by ear.
Ukulele
Friendly entry point for any age. Chords, strumming and songs from day one.
Saxophone
Tone production, embouchure, breath control and improvisation across styles.
Music Theory
Grades 1–8, GCSE/A-Level support, or just the practical theory you need for your instrument.
Music Production
DAW-based lessons in Logic Pro — recording, MIDI, mixing and finishing your own tracks.
The approach
Patient teaching. Real progress.
All ages welcome
From curious children to adult returners — lessons shaped around your goals and pace.
One-to-one or small group
Focused individual lessons, or a friendly small group for siblings, friends or families.
Grades or just for fun
Work towards ABRSM/Trinity grades, GCSE & A-Level — or simply learn the songs you love.
What students say
Kind words from learners
"I've only had one lesson but already looking forward to the next! John is really lovely and great at explaining information as well as creating a friendly and open atmosphere. Can't wait for all of our future lessons!!"
Zephyr
"John was a really great guitar teacher. He taught me from complete beginner and was always patient with me. He tailored it all around songs I really liked, and taught the theory parts in creative ways to help me remember things, which made it all really fun. Definitely recommend."
Harriet
"John is such an amazing, reliable and knowledgeable guitar teacher. He has a natural ability to put you at ease and give you confidence in your abilities, simplifying complex concepts. He tailored the lessons to my interests and goals, teaching me songs early on, while providing a structured learning path. I would highly recommend him to any one of any ability."
Sarah
"I've been learning with John for a few months now along with my 9 year old son Alfie. John is a brilliant person to learn with, lessons are fun, easy to understand and relaxed, and John knows his stuff. John's approach to teaching is that it should be fun and enjoyable which works perfectly for us. He's patient and enjoys what he does which is what makes the lessons so good. Would highly recommend."
Daniel
The studio
Lessons are currently delivered from a dedicated outbuilding studio — a quiet, well-equipped room tucked away from the noise of the day, perfect for focused learning and creative exploration.
Get in touch
Ready to start lessons?
Send a quick message about the instrument, the student's age and what you'd like to get out of lessons. You'll hear back within a day or two.
Forest Music Tuition · A Ramshackle Studios company