Callum Garland performing live under warm stage lighting
Learn from an active working guitar player

Finally feel like you're progressing on the guitar. Play the music you love, and waste less time searching Youtube tutorials.

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 a Lesson

100% money-back guarantee if you aren't happy.

In their words

What's students & parents have to say

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

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

Zoe
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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
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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
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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
Live stage performance

Hear it from me

I help guitar players make real progress without losing hours searching online.

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.

Callum Garland performing live on stage

How I actually teach

Lessons built around you. 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, practice it, and come back ready for the next session.

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're probably experiencing... (I've been in each of these positions)

Why the free stuff isn't always great

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.

It's also easy to be led to believe you must practice this one picking exercise to become a real guitar player, even though you may just want to be able to solo like BB King, or play your favorite Nirvana songs like Kurt Cobain.

They're pretty real guitarists aren't they???

But also, these videos don't take into account what stage you're at, and those 'how to shred' videos, may not be best suited to your needs right now. 

Pricing

Become a better and more confident guitarist

60-Minute 1:1 Online Lesson

  • A full hour, one-to-one on Zoom
  • Built around your goals and favourite music
  • Personal practice plan
  • Video recap of the session
  • Practice materials and music sheet PDF's
£45 / lesson

100% money-back guarantee

100% money-back guarantee. Try a 60-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 as a young boy, practising guitar on the sofa at home
Where it all started.

How it works

Five steps from stuck to sounding confident

1

Book your session

Pick a time that suits you, 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.

We spend the hour working on what you actually want to play — you'll leave with a clear plan and material to practise.

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 a Lesson

£45 for a 60-minute lesson · 100% money-back guarantee if you aren't happy.

Have a question?

Ask me anything.

Wondering if lessons are right for you, how Zoom sessions actually work, or anything else? Send it over — it lands straight in my inbox and I read every message myself.

callum@callumgarland.com