If you are looking for guitar lessons in Deptford it may mean getting the DLR to Lewisham Station. From there take a bus towards Bromley, be sure to alight at Catford Bus Garage.

Many people start lessons with an acoustic guitar at home and get an electric guitar at a later stage of learning to play. Call 020 8185 7368 to book lessons.

An informed, polite and positive team of musicians provide group guitar lessons for children and also private lessons for adults.

Bellingham Music Centre has become a thriving community of young guitarists and is very busy throughout the week. All staff have certificates from the Royal College of Music in classical guitar.

If you are thinking of booking lessons or would like more information, you may call the music centre on 020 8185 7368

If you haven’t been to Bellingham recently, it is always a lively place with a bustling high street of traders, cafes and many local amenities. It is certainly well worth a visit an ideal for last minute shopping while the children are at guitar lessons.

Brief Local History of Deptford

Deptford was another ford across the River Ravensbourne, the ‘deep ford’. This is where Deptford got it’s name and the area is even mentioned in Chaucer’s ‘Canterbury Tales’! At Sayes Court, a local manor house, Samuel Pepys was a regular visitor as his friend and fellow-diarist John Evelyn lived there. Pepys was also a regular visitor to the famous Victualling Yard when he was Clerk to the Navy Board. .

For those seeking guitar lessons in Catford, it’s a short walk down the Bromley Road to Bellingham or perhaps one stop on the train when it’s not good walking weather!

Many people start lessons with an acoustic guitar at home and get an electric guitar at a later stage of learning to play.

Bellingham Music Centre is a great ‘high street solution’ to learning music, in particular classical guitar which has become a popular choice for parents with young children. The staff at Bellingham Music Centre are friendly, well qualified, trustworthy and above all great  guitar teachers!

If you are thinking of booking lessons or would like more information, you may call the music centre on 020 8185 7368

If you haven’t been to Bellingham recently, it is a lively place which has a bustling high street of traders, cafe’s, many local amenities and is certainly well worth a visit.

Brief Local History of Catford
Catford was the ford (across the River Ravensbourne) where there were wild cats. Lewisham’s Town Hall is in Catford, an extension containing the Lewisham Theatre was added in 1932. Tommy Steele, a famous singer and entertainer bought a house for himself and his family in Catford where he lived until 1960. Another famous resident born in Catford was the comedian and author Ben Elton. .

For those seeking guitar lessons in Brockley we are only a short train ride away. Only two stops to Bellingham, the music centre has been established for four years and is a great ‘high street solution’ to learning classical guitar.

The teachers are all qualified in Royal School of Music Guitar Exams and have considerable experience in teaching young children.

Many people start lessons with an acoustic guitar at home and get an electric guitar at a later stage of learning to play. To book guitar lessons, call the music centre on 020 8185 7368.

If you haven’t been to Bellingham recently, it is still a lively area full of activity, a bustling high street with many cafes, local traders and amenities make it well worth a visit.

Brief Local History of Brockley
The word Brockley has two documented meanings, the first being ‘Broca’s clearing in the woods’ and the second being ‘the clearing by the brook’.
The original site of the village of Brockley now has the name Crofton Park and there is a railway station there of the same name. David Lodge, the author originates from Brockley and refers to the area as ‘Brickley in some of his novels. Poet and artist, David Jones (1895-1974) lived in Brockley in Howson Road throughout his life. .

We are pleased to be offering guitar lessons near Blackheath.

For those who drive it is a brief car journey through Lee & Hither Green. Follow Torridon Road through Catford to Hazelbank Road & down the hill into Bellingham.

The music centre where the guitar lessons are taught is on Randlesdown Road in Bellingham and is always bustling with children and parents learning to read, play and perform.

Many people start lessons with an acoustic guitar at home and get an electric guitar at a later stage of learning to play. To book lessons or for more information, call the music centre on 020 8185 7368

The teachers are all holders of Royal College of Music Certificates in classical guitar and create a great rapport with their students.

If you haven’t been to Bellingham recently, it is still a lively place which has a bustling high street. Cafe’s and local amenities make it an easy place to shop or simply relax while the children have their guitar lessons.

Brief Local History of Blackheath
Blackheath was so called because it appeared a darker colour than the green fields beside the Thames which it overlooked. The Cornish rebellion of 1497 was defeated in a battle on Blackheath. James Callaghan, Prime Minister from 1976-1979, lived at Blackheath in the 1950’s and 1960’s. In recent years Blackheath has been used as the annual starting point for the London Marathon.

Bellingham Music Centre is situated on Randlesdown Road and has gradually established itself as a high street solution to learning classical guitar.

If you would like piano lessons in Bellingham, call the music centre on 020 8185 7368

Brief Local History
The name Bellingham means ‘the water-meadow belonging to Beora’s people’. The same name was given to a medieval manor in this area and also survived to become the name Bellingham Farm. The name was revived in 1892 as still remains the name of the local railway station.

Please also read ‘Music Theory Lessons’

Jazz guitar theory, although primarily an advanced level subject is very well documented and a choice which is easily achievable to apply to your own guitar playing when approached correctly.

All basic and many advanced structures are available as printed music hence why being able to read is vitally important before tackling the deeper complexities of jazz piano.

Whether it is blues, ragtime, swing, bebop, fusion or many other styles derived from jazz harmony, the history of jazz guitar is a rich, alive and very powerful force in sustaining the development of 21st century guitarists.

Many people start lessons with an acoustic guitar they have at home and get an electric guitar at a later stage of learning to play. Call 020-8185-7368 to book lessons.

We are a dedicated team of guitar teachers offering guitar lessons in Lewisham for all skill levels and age groups. We specialise in children’s beginner lessons for ages 6 to 17 and have many classes in Lewisham reflecting this age group. We also have a private lesson programme for adults looking to learn guitar in Lewisham.

We are located at Bellingham Music Centre, 46 Randlesdown Road. Our opening Times for drop in enquiries are, Monday to Friday from 4pm to 6pm & on Saturdays from 10am to 3pm and on Sundays 10am – 12noon.

For enquiries or to book a guitar lesson with us, call 020-8185-7368, we look forward to speaking with you.

Knowing the mechanics of any subject can only help when analysing something special which someone else has created.

Having a working knowledge of music theory will ensure that you are always creatively engaged with the subject.

Playing written music, whilst being a challenge on its own, will only provide half of picture when seeking creative fulfilment as a musician.

Knowing what you are playing is as exciting as actually playing it because the musician is then able to borrow, compose, recreate and then inovate music in their own way.

Whilst the subject of music theory becomes very scientific at a certain level, there is much to be gained by exploring the standard structures found in most popular music for the purposes of group playing, playing in bands, jamming wit friends and simply expanding a working knowledge for the purposes of exploring your own instrument or voice with a view to learning improvisation.

Many people start lessons with an acoustic guitar they have at home and get an electric guitar at a later stage of learning to play. Call 020-8185-7368 to book lessons.

We are a dedicated team of guitar teachers offering guitar lessons in Lewisham for all skill levels and age groups. We specialise in children’s beginner lessons for ages 6 to 17 and have many classes in Lewisham reflecting this age group. We also have a private lesson programme for adults looking to learn guitar in Lewisham.

We are located at Bellingham Music Centre, 46 Randlesdown Road. Our opening Times for drop in enquiries are, Monday to Friday from 4pm to 6pm & on Saturdays from 10am to 3pm and on Sundays 10am – 12noon.

For enquiries or to book a guitar lesson with us, call 020-8185-7368, we look forward to speaking with you.

Please also read ‘Aged 4 Piano / Guitar’ Page.

My theory is that 5 year old children rule the world, they are intelligent, brilliantly communicative, fearless, unable to be reckoned with and more than capable of learning a musical instrument albeit with strong guidance from a determined parent and music teacher.

Many people start lessons with an acoustic guitar they have at home and get an electric guitar at a later stage of learning to play. Call 020-8185-7368 to book lessons.

We are a dedicated team of guitar teachers offering guitar lessons in Lewisham for all skill levels and age groups. We specialise in children’s beginner lessons for ages 6 to 17 and have many classes in Lewisham reflecting this age group. We also have a private lesson programme for adults looking to learn guitar in Lewisham.

We are located at Bellingham Music Centre, 46 Randlesdown Road. Our opening Times for drop in enquiries are, Monday to Friday from 4pm to 6pm & on Saturdays from 10am to 3pm and on Sundays 10am – 12noon.

For enquiries or to book a guitar lesson with us, call 020-8185-7368, we look forward to speaking with you.

Over 20 years of speaking to parents, booking new students,teaching thousands of people and putting hundreds of students of all ages through their piano grades I have learnt never to disregard the potential of any student.

I have also learnt what the average student is prepared to do in order to achieve success and where the less obvious pitfalls might be on the road to success in learning to play an instrument.

Any determined parent can take on the challenge of educating their own child in music beyond the life skills which are enough of a challenge in parenting.

Four year old children are all mentally capable of learning a musical instrument and the piano is an obvious choice due to the readily available technology, beautifully sounding keyboards, digital pianos and wealth of educational support on the internet and through interactive apps on all smartphones.

Guitar will certainly be easier to approach if piano has been studied initially.

As an educator, is a joy to know of how much support is now available to new musicians seeking information about learning instruments and more importantly about reading music.

Many people start lessons with an acoustic guitar they have at home and get an electric guitar at a later stage of learning to play. Call 020-8185-7368 to book lessons.

We are a dedicated team of guitar teachers offering guitar lessons in Lewisham for all skill levels and age groups. We specialise in children’s beginner lessons for ages 6 to 17 and have many classes in Lewisham reflecting this age group. We also have a private lesson programme for adults looking to learn guitar in Lewisham.

We are located at Bellingham Music Centre, 46 Randlesdown Road. Our opening Times for drop in enquiries are, Monday to Friday from 4pm to 6pm & on Saturdays from 10am to 3pm and on Sundays 10am – 12noon.

For enquiries or to book a guitar lesson with us, call 020-8185-7368, we look forward to speaking with you.

Gospel Music could be explained as a phenomenon in the last 100 years.

Originating from spiritual singing on slave plantations in America and now a core element in the development of jazz.

As a result of being combined with the development of blues music, gospel singing and the perfection of instrumentalists involved in playing guitar, piano, church organ and later ‘Hammond Organ’ have secured contemporary gospel as a leading style in modern R&B, Soul, Funk & Jazz.

Many people start lessons with an acoustic guitar they have at home and get an electric guitar at a later stage of learning to play. Call 020-8185-7368 to book lessons.

We are a dedicated team of guitar teachers offering guitar lessons in Lewisham for all skill levels and age groups. We specialise in children’s beginner lessons for ages 6 to 17 and have many classes in Lewisham reflecting this age group. We also have a private lesson programme for adults looking to learn guitar in Lewisham.

We are located at Bellingham Music Centre, 46 Randlesdown Road. Our opening Times for drop in enquiries are, Monday to Friday from 4pm to 6pm & on Saturdays from 10am to 3pm and on Sundays 10am – 12noon.

For enquiries or to book a guitar lesson with us, call 020-8185-7368, we look forward to speaking with you.