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Whether you need to kickstart your journey, want to explore conceptual ideas that push your boundaries or simply master the songs that made you fall in love with the instrument, Ben can help you make the real and measurable progress you’ve been desiring.
Ben offers bespoke 1:1 guitar tuition that will be tailored to your specific needs and goals. With years of teaching experience informed by my work performing as a professional guitarist, Ben will guide you through the challenges and help you accomplish your goals.
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Ben has garnered a wealth of experience teaching students of all ages and abilities. He is adaptable, patient and encouraging. In addition to sustaining his own private tuition, Ben has worked and developed his teaching craft through his experiences at Goodall Guitar School, Surrey Arts Music Hub and Entrust Staffordshire.
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Many of his students have gone on to complete grades, perform live for musical and theatre productions as well as successfully enrolling into music schools such as The Academy of Contemporary Music.
General Lesson Information
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How long are lessons and how much do you charge?
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£20 - 30 minutes
£25 - 45 minutes
£30 - 60 minutes
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✨FREE 30 Minute Trial✨
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Ages 8 +
Online Video Calls - learn from the comfort of your own home!
No previous experience required - just a guitar, an amp (if electric) and your enthusiasm!
We’ll discuss your goals, get to know each other and start playing right away - no strings attached!
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Flexible Scheduling
Lessons can be weekly, fortnightly, termly or as suits you.
Timings:
Monday - Friday (afternoons and evenings): 4:30pm - 8:00pm
(Enquire for specific times!)​​
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Ready to realise your potential?
Fill out this quick questionnaire to help me tailor your lessons from the get go and start rocking out!
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Testimonials
‘As an older student, I was quite wary to jump into playing the electric guitar. After looking for a close by guitar school I found GGS and exchange some e-mails with Matt, who reassured me that age wouldn’t be an issue and he paired me with Ben. After my first lesson with Ben, I learned we shared a passion for classic Metal and liked some of the same bands, this put me much at ease because we “speak the same musical language”. Every time I meet Ben it’s a good time. We go through the homework, lesson and exercise where he’s patient and constructive in his feedback, always encouraging me. I can’t recommend GGS and Ben enough.’
Ingo
‘I would recommend Ben as a guitar tutor. Not only has he helped my guitar playing improve considerably but he has also helped me to develop my overall musicianship and knowledge of music on the guitar.
I have found him to be very patient and a great encourager. He has organised lessons appropriate to my ability at the time, but challenging enough to prevent stagnation. He has also provided many exercises for me to develop or correct a particular aspect of my playing. After 3 years, I am still enjoying my lessons with Ben and find he is still able to push me to develop further.’
Steve
We're very grateful for the fantastic support you've given Scarlett over the last couple of years - in particular helping her with her composition that earned her ACM place.
Luke
‘Ben’s a great guitar teacher. I’ve been learning with him for 18 months and I’m really pleased with the progress I’ve made. Lessons are fun and engaging but with the right amount of challenge and homework too. Ben keeps his approach flexible and responds positively to student suggestions for things they would like to learn. Through Ben’s tuition I’ve made big improvements in technique in picking and strumming and also to understand more of the theory too. I’m very happy to recommend Ben to anyone thinking about guitar lessons either as a complete novice or as a more advance player looking to further improve.’
Julian
‘Since I started at Goodall Guitar School, I have seen Ben week in, week out and always felt that I achieved something substantial in every lesson. Also, Ben always makes the effort to ask me how my week has been and how I am, which I appreciate. Overall, I would recommend Ben to teach anyone of any level because he is a fantastic teacher and person’
Joe
‘Ben is a friendly, patient and knowledgeable teacher who has developed my son’s understanding of the workings of the acoustic guitar and how to play his first chords, all whilst learning online due to the pandemic. I look forward to watching my son’s confidence and ability grow working with him in the future.’
Finley
'He's diligent, trustworthy and shows the makings of a very good musician' - Michael Goodman (The Living Box, The Fizz, Nate James)
“Ben was a professional and hardworking musician throughout our time working together. He came prepared to every rehearsal and had a strong creative input." - Hannah Laura Bayley
About Ben Murphy
Ben is a freelance guitarist, composer and tutor from the United Kingdom. He specialises in multiple styles within the Rock & Pop genres, ranging from the energetic and hard-hitting world of Punk and Metal to the groove and melody of Funk and Disco.
Ben studied at The Academy of Contemporary Music in Guildford where he attained a Diploma and graduated with a First Class Honours in their degree programme. Here he studied his craft under Giorgio Serci, (David Garrett, BBC Concert Orchestra) Michael Goodman, (Nate James, Cass Fox) Michael Casswell (Brian May, Cozy Powell, We Will Rock You) and Andrew Small (Kylie Minogue, Massive Attack)
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Ben regularly provides guitar duties for the high-energy Central Avenue Function Band and has performed at stunning venues such as Wentworth Golf Club, Buckhurst Park and The Belfry Hotel to high-end corporations such as West End Events and personalities including the likes of Millie Bobby Brown.
Ben has international experience which includes multiple residencies at 'Wayne's Bar' in Nice. Ben will be starring in 'Love Hurts' touring theatres in September 2026!
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"Ben is a dedicated guitarist with a very positive approach to music learning. He has excellent communication skills and has been consistently committed to self- improvement, interacting with an enthusiastic, professional and diligent manner within the ACM" - Giorgio Serci (BBC Concert Orchestra, David Garrett)
