Professional guitarist for all styles ages and levels

I am writing to introduce myself as a professional guitar instructor with extensive experience in both performance and music education.

I am a graduate of the Guitar Institute of Technology (Musicians Institute, Los Angeles), where I earned a Diploma in Guitar Performance. Over the years, I have worked as a performer, session guitarist, and educator across the UK, Italy, and Spain, giving me a broad perspective on both modern and traditional teaching approaches.

While my background includes professional performance in rock, blues, and progressive styles, my primary focus is on effective, structured teaching. I work with students of all levels—from complete beginners to advanced players—helping them develop solid technique, musical understanding, and confidence on the instrument. My lessons are tailored to each student, combining practical playing with essential theory, rhythm training, and ear development.

I place particular emphasis on:

Building strong foundational technique
Developing timing and groove
Understanding musical structure and theory in a practical way
Encouraging creativity and personal style

Whether students are learning for enjoyment, performance, or progression to a higher level, I aim to provide clear guidance and measurable progress in every lesson.

I would welcome the opportunity to contribute to your teaching program or to discuss how I can support your students. Please feel free to contact me if you require any further information.

Kind regards,
Richard Newport