Tugwell Guitar
Cedars Road
Beckenham
Kent
BR3 4JG
Contact Numbers
Paul Tugwell: 020 828... 020 8289 0946
Paul Tugwell: 07974 4... 07974 430464
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Key Services
About
Welcome
I provide guitar tuition to suit all ages from complete beginners to advanced players.
Lessons are tailored to suit each individual student.
Wide range of styles of electric and acoustic guitar.
A guitar tutor who is patient and experienced covering Beckenham and surrounding areas.
Qualified and Experienced Tutor
Patient experienced tutor.
Qualified at Musicians Institute USA.
Registry of Guitar Tutors teacher.
Musicians' Union Registered Tutor.
CRB checked,also teaches guitar in schools.
Start/Improve your playing
Learn Guitar/Bass from an experienced musician.
Playing music rather than playing exercises.
Learn scales/theory/sight reading in a creative way. Working on a guitar grade can also motivate you to improve your playing.
Or maybe you just want to learn a few tunes purely as a hobby/past time.
All Levels and styles
Learn to play guitar/Bass at your own pace with a patient tutor.
Lessons tailored to the individual,maybe you want to specialise in one style,for example,Rock/metal/Blues/jazz/Indie/etc.
I teach children and adult students from complete beginners to advanced players in a wide range of styles.
Find Us
nearest Train Stn is Clockhouse.
Reviews
The best decision you will make all year
If you are looking for a very knowledgeable, technical teacher who is a genuinely nice guy you have come to the right place. I have been learning with Paul for over 2 years now and we have covered a range of genres from blues to country, technical knowledge from modes to chord harmonisation, and a range of techniques from country picking to some sweeps. I cannot recommend Paul enough, I have always left a lesson feeling challenged yet motivated to get better. It's a simple decision if you want to improve your guitar skills and knowledge!
Oscar Witcher - 03/09/2013 | report this review
Great Teacher, Great Player
I have been learning to play the guitar for around a year now and have had weekly lessons with Paul pretty much from the start. I have found Paul to be deeply knowledgable, patient and enthusiastic. Paul provides encouragement and focus to my playing and is quick to spot issues which can so easly turn into bad habits. Above all Paul makes playing and learning fun, so important when trying to progress past the sometimes frustrating early stages.
Nigel Triner - 26/08/2013 | report this review
Inspiring Guru
I have begun to play the acoustic guitar and study music for the first time at the ripe old age of 36. I have found Paul to be an excellent guide, teacher and friend, who is sensitive to my fledgling musical confidence, but who is also able to encourage me to push myself further. He is inspired by music, which goes a long way in enthusing his students to follow his lead, and follow the same passion in themselves. He is quiet and unassuming, and very helpful in suggesting ways to add music in the rest of my non-musical busy life. I would highly recommend him to others who may have quietly admired music from a distance all their lives, and may be waiting for the right guru to take their interests forward. It can happen!
Muzaffar Husain - 23/08/2013 | report this review
Brilliant teacher
Paul has been my guitar teacher since I received my first guitar for my 13th birthday in 2012. He is brilliant! He has a huge knowledge of music, both of what I like and of music that I have heard from my parents and am interested in learning more about. It is great to discuss different songs and styles and artists and he is always happy to work on songs outside the grade exams. He is very patient, really encouraging and fun. I am working on Rockschool grades (distinction in Grade 1, thanks Paul) and I will continue learning with him for a long time yet. I really look forward to my lessons every week. Anyone wanting to learn guitar should contact Paul!
Owen Finnie - 22/08/2013 | report this review
Hero!
Paul is a fun, relaxed, easy going guy who is always entertaining company. He also happens to be an excellent, accomplished, highly skilled guitarist. Luckily, it also happens that he is a very gifted teacher. Speaking from a beginner's perspective, if you want to learn guitar do not even bother looking elsewhere: Unless you are a nascent prodigy, Paul can teach you more that you will ever need to know in a manner which always manages to encourage improvement, but is never judgmental. If you are a nascent prodigy, the lessons will probably be far less tortuous for Paul than ours but remember to dedicate a performance to him when you hit the big time.
Iain Ager - 10/10/2012 | report this review
Look No Further
I started having lessons with Paul a few years ago and being one of the "older generation", learning to play the guitar had aways been a dream. But, I can honestly say Paul has been a great teacher, he is patient and will teach basics as well as music theory. Every lesson is great fun and I would recommend Paul to anyone.
Geoff O'Connor - 06/07/2012 | report this review
Thoroughly Recommended
Paul was recommended to me through a friend of mine as I was having difficulties with another teacher, having switched I have not looked back!!!! Paul is a very good teacher, who has a genuine passion for teaching the guitar and makes learning seem very easy. Before you know it he has you playing music that you want to play, rather than what he wants to teach you. It is a very relaxed session and are always well structured and progressive.
Will Beynon - 28/06/2012 | report this review
Fantastic Teacher
I have been having lessons with Paul once every fortnight for around 6 years. I began at Thirteen and since then Paul has taught me a plethora of music ranging from The Eagles to Kat Stevens and even music he may not immediately be familiar with. Paul has also helped me improve and develop my understanding of music through teaching me different scales and other elements of music theory. Personally I find Paul's effort and patience to his craft to be very reassuring, because I know that when i'm learning something from him, I'm learning from the best. I highly recommend Paul to anyone of any age and any ability, beginners and veterans alike.
Christien Chaperlin - 27/06/2012 | report this review
Perfect Teacher
Have been having lessons with Paul almost every week for 4 years and I have enjoyed every minute of it. He has amazing teaching skills and works with you individually so you can learn what you want and how you learn it in your own way and own pace. Would recommend to everyone and anyone thinking of starting, brushing up or just finding someone to jam with.
Ben Lewis - 26/06/2012 | report this review
Excellent with the children
Paul has been teaching my son and his best friend to play the guitar since April. They are both 6 years old. Paul selects material and paces the lesson perfectly to their age, ability and attention span. The boys always look forward to their lesson as the highlight of the week, and can't wait to come back again as soon as the lesson ends. We highly recommend you try for yourself!
Cathrine Aherne-Conroy - 26/06/2012 | report this review
Highly Recommended
Paul has been teaching me to play the guitar for many years. He is very easy going and easy to talk with. He focuses on what you want to learn so your playing rapidly improves as you are learning and playing the music you like! He is very patient, knowledgeable and explains the relevant techniques and theory very clearly and as many times as you need. He has been an excellent teacher to me all through my guitar playing years and adapted his teaching as I have improved. He can help you out no matter what level your playing is at. He is an excellent guitarist and such a nice guy that I hired him and his band Rhythm Express to play at my brother's wedding – what more of a recommendation do you want than that!
Ali Karimi - 26/06/2012 | report this review
Great Teacher
I've been taught by Paul for several years now and he has helped my playing enormously. He is patient, and supportive in improving my technique, but also creative by introducing me to new music and adpating it to suit my taste and ability. The lessons are informal and a good laugh too.
Dave Cook - 26/06/2012 | report this review
Terrific teacher
My ten year old daughter has been taught by Paul for two and a half years. She's never had a lesson she didn't enjoy. Paul is always encouraging, fun and has really got to know her. She feels valued as a musician and loves playing the guitar. She's just starting to learn her pieces for Rock School Grade 3. Thoroughly recommend.
Jo Clegg - 26/06/2012 | report this review
FANTASTIC
I have never played guitar before , but within 5 weeks , Paul had taught me how to play my favourite BB King riff. If you are looking for a patient , relaxed guitar teacher who can teach you the songs/styles that YOU want to play i would highly recommend Paul .
michael price - 26/06/2012 | report this review
Unlock your potential!
Before my lessons with Paul I could already play the guitar reasonably well (in a copy-cat kinda way) but I wanted to reach a more advanced level being able to improvise over various chord progressions & developing my overall understanding in music. Filtering through potential guitar tutors Paul really stood out to me having qualified in California at the Musicians Institute (GIT) the top place from my understanding. What makes Paul a great tutor though isn't all his qualifications but the way he tailors his lessons to your needs never laboring too long on one idea but keeping the lessons fresh with different approaches to your difficulties. Although quick to point out where you maybe going wrong he does it in away that doesn't knock your confidence building on what you already know. I've found that 99% of the guitarists I meet are really nice guys, & Paul, well, he's one of the best.
James Padwick - 03/11/2011 | report this review
Great teacher
I've had some great guitar lessons from Paul over the years, and always admire his knowledge of music, he always impresses me. I've asked him to teach me to play and read music in jazz, R&B, Rock to easy listening and found his knowledge limitless. He's a way of making me feel relax and comfortable during a lesson and would check in with me to sure I'm alright. His practical skills, theory and good advice about guitars and related equipment are very helpful, it's allowed me to avoid unnecessary cost and possible equipment I may not need. He has infused my knowledge in wanting to play most types of music. He one of the best guitar teacher I know
Don McGregor - 23/09/2011 | report this review
Friendly, patient and fun!
Paul is a wonderful guitar teacher for all ages, especially young people. He is so patient and friendly and will help you to learn guitar no matter what your level you are at. Best of all, you can play the kind of music that you enjoy so that guitar playing is fun. He is very knowledgeable about music and easy to talk to as well. I would highly recommend him!
Natascha Biebow - 21/09/2011 | report this review
Easy Peasy
Paul has a great take on teaching and will lead you into areas which challenge your ability and ultimately make you a better player. Just pick a musical style or genre that interests you and he will happily show you the way. He has all the gear/stuff/guitars/pedals etc to illustrate different musical styles from acoustic to- well wherever you want to go. Top feller
Chris Nash - 21/09/2011 | report this review
Great tutor, great guy!
I had 2 guitar teachers before Paul and to be honest they were both rubbish. The one had no structure to his teaching and the other only wanted to teach me songs he liked to play. My guitar playing went nowhere! Then a friend recommended Paul and I haven't looked back for 2 years now. Paul is an amazing guitar player and tutor. He gives me the structure but also the freedom to go in whatever direction I like. From not playing the guitar 3 years ago I'm now playing regular gigs with my band. What more could I want? He's also helped me immensely with equipment purchases (guitars, amps, pedals etc). If you're looking for a guitar tutor then I highly recommend Paul. He will really help you become the guitar player you want to be!
Evan Hurwitz - 21/09/2011 | report this review
Simply the best!
Paul is a wonderful, patient, versatile and knowleadgeable teacher. He's what I call "a proper guitar tutor" in that he not only knows his practical, but his theory too, and he's put in the work and studied at a high level to get to where he is. He knows how to tailor lessons for an individual's needs and ability and manages to retain your interest and feed your enthusiasm for the instrument. I came on leaps and bounds with Paul and it doesn't just stop there. The perfect and sound advice about equipment purchases have saved me time, money and enabled me to get close in sound to the players and songs we've studied. Thoroughly recommended for any level. Oh, and did I mention he's a monster player too!
Costas Nicolaou - 20/09/2011 | report this review
Good teacher
Probably the best guitar tutor I've had. Pleasant and relaxed style. Old enough to know the classics and young enough to know recent stuff, so very versatile in all styles. Well versed in classic amps. Nice house and friendly dog too!
Ian Stuart - 20/09/2011 | report this review
Top Class Guitar Teacher
I have tried other guitar tutors but Paul Tugwell is by far the best I have come across. He has a broad knowledge of all genres of music (electric and acoustic) and tailors each lesson to what you would like to play rather than the standard book/start at page 1 etc. What ever you say goes. Polite, well spoken, clear explanations of technique and never cancels your lesson when arranged. Always happy to explain and go through any parts of guitar playing from equipment set-up to theory. He has an expert knowledge on guitar equipment and always guides me in the right direction if I am about to make a purchase for my own personal set-up. I recommend Paul to any of my friends that are thinking of taking up the guitar or building on the skills they already have. You really couldn't go wrong and you'll be playing better than ever before you know it.
Anthony Proctor - 20/09/2011 | report this review
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