I'm Derek Hasted - I can teach you to play Classical Guitar
With over 25 years' experience and a Diploma in Guitar Teaching, I will teach you in a relaxed and enjoyable way.
- Never played a note of music in your life? I'll be your guide; complete beginners welcome!
- Experienced but want to progress further? I'll lift your technique & musicianship higher
- Want coaching for practical or theory exams? My pass rate is 100%
- Wondering if you've left it too late to learn? Not at all! Bespoke lessons at your pace
Guitar is my career, my passion; I'm involved in much more than just teaching. I offer you...
- A teaching Diploma backed with 25 years' experience
- A relaxed but comprehensive & structured approach
- Lessons tailored to your own speed of learning
- Opportunities to enjoy all aspects of the world of Classical Guitar
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You wouldn't buy a car without a test drive or buy shoes without slipping them on A completely free 1-hour lesson ... no obligation - no strings attached (pardon the pun) Read my students' comments. If you like what you see, contact me to arrange a free trial lesson. |
Vacancies vary during the year...
My evening lessons are often fully booked, so I particularly welcome enquiries from people wanting day-time lessons; no-one is too old to learn and it's a wonderful way to keep fingers
nimble and the grey cells ticking over.
I teach Guitar in Bedhampton, Havant; relaxed, informal private lessons & one-to-one tuition are my speciality.
It's an easy journey from Portsmouth, Southsea, Cosham, Fareham, Horndean, Waterlooville & Emsworth
Lessons at your home are possible - as far as Southampton Fareham Eastleigh Winchester Petersfield Chichester & Bognor Regis
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Beginners' Class - evening group lessons for complete beginners - starts SeptemberIf you're a complete beginner and want a cost-effective way to learn nylon-strung guitar, read about learning in a relaxed and friendly Adult Education Guitar Evening Class.
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