Business Details
Expert Guitar Tuition in Bloxham, Oxfordshire
Established by Guy Houchen, a guitarist with over four decades of playing experience and three decades of professional teaching, we specialise in tailored guitar instruction across electric, acoustic, and bass disciplines. Our curriculum integrates contemporary music qualifications from Trinity and Rockschool, supported by custom resources to guide students from beginner to advanced levels. With a proven track record of preparing students for music college auditions and higher education, our approach prioritises individual learning styles, fostering creativity through solo and composition projects.Our founder's background in Jazz Funk performance, including international tours and a MOBO award, informs a teaching methodology that balances technical mastery with artistic expression. Serving over 60 students weekly across secondary schools, higher education institutions, and private lessons, we combine academic rigour with real-world musical experience to cultivate ambition in learners of all ages.
Services
Guitar Lessons
Music Qualifications
Online Tuition
Private Tuition
Genre-Specific Training
Highlights and features
- 40 years of professional guitar experience including international touring
- Proven track record preparing students for music college auditions
- Tailored lessons matching individual learning styles and musical preferences
- MOBO award-winning instructor with academic qualifications in music
- Comprehensive support materials for all Trinity and Rockschool grade levels
Associations and certifications
- Trinity College London
- Rockschool
What people say
Friendly and informative teacher
Inspiring guitar player
Musical passion instilled
Excellent exam preparation
Creative teaching approach
Services
Guitar Lessons
Personalised guitar tuition catering to electric, acoustic, and bass players across all skill levels. Lessons adapt to individual learning styles, covering rock, metal, pop, blues, funk, and jazz genres. Instruction includes technical development, genre-specific techniques, and creative composition.
Music Qualifications
Preparation for Trinity and Rockschool graded exams from Level 1 to 8. Comprehensive support materials and step-by-step guidance for solo performances, compositions, and theory components. Tailored practice plans ensure students develop both technical proficiency and artistic interpretation.
Online Tuition
Remote guitar instruction using digital platforms for students unable to attend in-person sessions. Maintains the same personalised approach with interactive demonstrations, progress tracking, and resource sharing. Suitable for learners in any location with internet access.
Private Tuition
Individualised lesson plans focusing on specific goals and musical interests. Combines technical training with creative projects, allowing students to develop personal style while mastering essential techniques. Regular progress assessments ensure continuous improvement.
Genre-Specific Training
Focused instruction in particular musical styles including rock, jazz, blues, and funk. Covers genre-specific techniques, historical context, and performance practices. Develops students' ability to authentically interpret and create music within their preferred style.
People
Guy Houchen
Founder & Guitar Tutor
Professional guitarist with 40 years' experience, holding a Music & Theology degree from London School of Theology. Former member of MOBO award-winning Jazz Funk band Beehive, now teaching over 60 students weekly across multiple institutions.
Questions
What guitar styles can I learn at GGT?
We teach rock, metal, pop, blues, funk, and jazz across electric, acoustic, and bass guitar. Lessons adapt to your preferred style while developing technical proficiency.
Do you offer music grade examinations?
Yes, we prepare students for Trinity and Rockschool graded exams from Level 1 to 8, including all technical and creative components required for each grade.
Are online lessons available?
Yes, we provide virtual tuition using digital platforms with the same personalised approach as in-person lessons, including resource sharing and progress tracking.
What experience does the tutor have?
Guy Houchen has 40 years' professional guitar experience, including international touring with Jazz Funk band Beehive and academic qualifications in music education.
How are lessons tailored to individual students?
We assess learning styles and musical preferences to create custom lesson plans, combining technical training with creative projects that match each student's interests and goals.
