Callum Garland performing live under warm stage lighting
Callum Garland · 1:1 Online Guitar Lessons

Play guitar in a way that actually sounds musical.

Never played, or stuck at the same level for years? Book 1:1 online lessons built around the music you actually want to play.

Book Your First Lesson

From £25 · 30-min lesson · 100% money-back after your first session.

Hear it from me

I help guitar players become musical and confident on the guitar, playing the music they love.

Unlike tutors with rigid practice plans, I teach around your musical interests and lifestyle, so practice feels manageable, and you're actually motivated to put the work in.

You're not short on guitar content.
You're short on a clear next step.

The free lessons question

Why the free stuff keeps failing you

YouTube is handy. It's also a lovely way to spend three hours learning six ways to play the same chord, none of them helping you sound better.

  • Generic advice, aimed at no one
  • Doesn't match your goals
  • Ignores your current level
  • Doesn't adapt when you get stuck

You don't need more information. You need the right next step for where you are, and where you want to go.

Callum Garland performing live on stage

How I actually teach

Lessons built around your life, not a syllabus

That means lessons built around:

  • Your current level
  • Your favourite music
  • Your free time
  • What you actually want to play
  • How you learn best

I've spent over 10 years teaching and performing across the UK and Europe, and I use that experience to keep things practical, enjoyable, and useful. So instead of forcing you through a one-size-fits-all plan, I give you focused practice material and tasks after each session. You take that away, practise it, and come back ready for the next step.

100%
Pass rate: Trinity, RSL & ABRSM exams
10+
Years teaching & performing
3 mo
Merit grade: one student's fastest result

Results my students have achieved

  • 100% grade exam pass rate
  • Passed auditions for higher education music courses
  • Landed their first paid gigs
  • Gained confidence performing live for the first time
  • Developed the ability to improvise and solo
  • Learned songs and solos they never thought they'd be able to play

What you get

Two ways to work together

Pay as you go

1:1 Online Lessons

  • 30 / 45 / 60-min sessions
  • Tailored to your goals
  • Built around your music taste
  • Practice tasks after each lesson
  • Feedback that actually makes sense

Ongoing

Premium Coaching

Structured 1:1 coaching billed every 4 weeks, designed to take you from stuck to genuinely confident, for players who want proper momentum rather than the odd nice lesson.

In their words

Students & parents

Callum teaches in a fun, engaging way no matter the topic. What I like most is how he explains music theory in a way that's easy to understand and less complicated.

Manvir

A great guitar teacher. Detailed resources, tasks that build speed and accuracy. He's kind and really cares. I'd highly recommend.

Immy

Callum gives helpful, positive feedback and helps me learn songs I enjoy. Each lesson is fun and helps me progress.

Zoe

We're super proud of everything our son has learnt. You've been a brilliant influence. His lessons are always something he looks forward to.

Emma · Parent

Diana has enjoyed the lessons so much and made fantastic progress. Most important is the love of guitar she'll take with her for life.

Parent of Diana

Ava achieved a Merit and was just 2 marks away from a Distinction, despite practically covering the syllabus in just one term. It was a remarkable result, and she's absolutely delighted, as are we. Thank you so much for all your help and support!

Parent of Ava

Price plans

Simple pricing, no surprises

1:1 Online Guitar Lessons

  • Weekly 1:1 video sessions
  • Personal practice plan
  • Video lesson recaps
  • Practice materials
WeeklyEvery 4 weeks
30 minutes£25£90£22.50/session
45 minutes£35£130£32.50/session
60 minutes£45£170£42.50/session

100% money-back guarantee

Premium Coaching

  • Weekly 1:1 session (60 minutes)
  • Personal practice plan
  • WhatsApp support between sessions
  • Video feedback between sessions
  • Accountability coaching
£279 / every 4 weeks

Works out at £70 per week

100% money-back guarantee

Want to dip in? Start with a single lesson. Want proper structure and faster progress? Go for the premium coaching.

100% money-back guarantee. Try a 30-minute lesson. If you're not happy after that first session, or you didn't make the progress you wanted, I'll refund you in full. No drama, no weird back-and-forth.
Callum Garland performing live

My story

I've been where you are.

I've been petrified to let people hear me play, even my parents. I've looked at other players and assumed I'd never be able to do what they can do. I've shaken through performances and thought, "Right, that went well," in the least convincing way possible.

What changed wasn't magic. It was getting help from people who actually knew what I needed, then putting myself in the situations I was avoiding.

Now I'm a full-time professional UK guitar player, with over 10 years of teaching experience, having performed to audiences of up to 15,000 at major festivals and venues including Brighton Dome, Manchester Academy and Mighty Hoopla, and recorded on tracks now streaming on Spotify.

Callum Garland as a boy, learning guitar
Where it all started — years before any of this looked easy.

How it works

Five steps from stuck to sounding confident

1

Book your session

Pick 30 / 45 / 60 min, tell me your goals and what's been getting in the way.

2

Get set up

Laptop or device with Zoom, your guitar, an amp if you play electric, a pick, a tuner, decent internet.

3

We work on what matters

I show you what to practise based on your goals and taste.

4

You practise between sessions

Clear tasks and materials, no guessing.

5

You build momentum

Week by week you get better at the things you actually care about playing.

Before you ask

The honest answers

No — complete beginners, stuck intermediates, and people wanting confidence playing with others are all welcome.

Absolutely fine. Genuinely — starting from zero is a completely normal place to begin.

Good results don't need hours a day. Most students see real progress on just 30-45 minutes of focused practice a day, because the work is tailored to what you've actually got time for, not the amount your fantasy self has after a lovely breakfast and a 5am run.

That's exactly why this is built around your goals and how you learn — not a one-size-fits-all syllabus.

You can get a lot online — you just can't get a plan built for you, live feedback, or someone spotting the thing actually holding you back.

Unsure? Start with 30 minutes.

You don't need to become a different person to get better at guitar. You just need the right guidance.

The right practice, and a bit of consistency. That's it.

Book Your First Lesson

From £25 · 100% money-back after your first session.