Beginner Friendly
Private lessons paced clearly for new and returning players.
Acoustic & Electric
Learn on the instrument and in the style that suits your goals.
Leeds Studio
Dedicated one-to-one teaching space in Pudsey with a relaxed setup.
DBS Checked
Mike has Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS and is currently on the update service.
Everything You Could Ask For
“Everything you could ask for in a music teacher.”
Alex McGeorge
Learn At Your Own Pace
“Understands my learning needs and allows me to learn at my own pace.”
Dave C.
Skilled And Encouraging
“Extremely skilled guitarist... very friendly and full of encouragement.”
Paul Stancliffe
Why This Package Works
A simple way to get started without committing to months of lessons
Start with the music you actually like
Lessons are based around your preferences, so you can work towards playing songs, riffs and styles that keep you motivated.
Build proper foundations
Use the first three lessons to lock in posture, chords, rhythm, picking, simple songs and the essentials that make future progress easier.
Learn in a calm one-to-one setting
Mike teaches from a dedicated studio in Pudsey, giving you focused support and a comfortable space to learn at your own pace.
Take clear materials home
Detailed handouts, tablature and sheet music materials are included to help you practise confidently between lessons.
About Mike Pearson
Experienced guitar teacher in Pudsey offering private guitar lessons across Leeds
The majority of my students come to me as beginners, and I now have over years experience helping thousands of beginning students establish a great foundation of knowledge and technique. I make the guitar an instrument that is immediately accessible and fun for students of any age!
When teaching privately, I teach from my dedicated home studio in Pudsey. I also travel throughout the Leeds area.
In my time as a professional guitar teacher, I have taught students aged between 5 and 90. Age really isn't that important; if you would like to learn to play the guitar then I will make the process as easy and enjoyable for you as possible. I use a colour co-ordinated system throughout my teaching materials that aids memory and greatly eases your understanding of music theory.
Teaching Style
I like to use positive encouragement to support your progress as a student. Lessons are focused on your musical interests and desires, while incorporating relevant and invaluable knowledge of guitar playing. I teach in a clear and inspiring way and will encourage you to push the limits of your boundaries. Once you can see measurable results, your confidence and self belief will increase dramatically. I have seen this happen with many of my students and it pleases me to know that I am exceeding their expectations.
Guitar Grades
If interested in taking guitar grades, then I can guide you through the materials and requirements and make the learning process as easy as possible for you so as to save your time. I will augment your tuition with extra materials in line with your current grade. Students that have entered into exams with my tuition have all come out with at least a merit or distinction.
I have written and recorded many graded songs in alignment with the Rockschool criteria, and thus have a deeper understanding of what's required at each level.
Teaching Studio
Bright, spacious and set up for focused learning
My dedicated teaching studio is a bright and spacious extension on my home in Pudsey, Leeds. It's a great learning environment, which can help you to get the most out of your guitar lessons.
Lessons in the teaching studio include:
- Instant access to my library of tuition materials & music
- Access to all equipment & accessories
- Professional standard recording facilities
- Comfortable waiting room (for parents)
- Free WiFi
What You Can Cover
Your 3 lessons can be tailored around the kind of player you want to become
Beginner chords
Strumming patterns
Riffs and power chords
Finger exercises
Reading TAB
Favourite songs
Lead guitar basics
Music theory made simple
Good posture
Guitar techniques
Acoustic or electric
Student Feedback
Existing reviews focus on patience, clarity and progress
Extremely professional... His extensive knowledge is outstanding
“As a student of Mike Pearson for some time now, I can highly recommend his relaxed yet extremely professional tuition. His teaching of the guitar is both enjoyable and also highly informative. His sessions can be as in depth or as basic as you wish them to be. His extensive knowledge of both the guitar and music in general is outstanding.”
Mark Ward
Able to adapt effortlessly to the needs of his students
“Mike is a very able teacher; he has great patience and is able to adapt effortlessly to the needs of his students without losing any of his enthusiasm for the instrument or for the effort and achievement of the student. He has a very practical approach which ensures that the student learns both what they want and what they need to learn.”
Mr. Brown
Very friendly, professional and patient
“I have never played any sort of musical instrument, 'til Mike started to teach me the guitar. He is very friendly, professional and patient, and teaches in a relaxed and easy manner to suit each student. I can highly recommend him.”
Susan Fretwell
Very attentive, skilled and motivated teacher
“Mike taught me guitar in 2008 when I lived in Leeds. I can confidently recommend him as a very attentive, skilled and motivated teacher. All the best, Mike.”
Ganesh
Thank you very much... you have been a great teacher
“Thank you very much for all your help in getting me through Grade 8. I've thoroughly enjoyed learning from you and you have been a great teacher.”
James Whiteley
Helped me progress more rapidly than I had expected
“I have received excellent guitar tuition from Mike since I started 6 months ago. I would recommend Mike to anyone who is looking to start learning guitar like I was, as both his patience and guidance has helped me progress more rapidly than I had expected.”
Peter Bainbridge
Everything you could ask for in a music teacher!
“I started playing the guitar 3 months ago and was recommended Mike by a friend.”
“Although I have no musical experience at all, under Mike's excellent tuition, I can already play a few songs! I can also read written guitar music to a reasonable degree! Mike has a huge knowledge of music and a modern studio with a bank of computers that can access any music needed.”
“When you add all that to his friendly, amiable personality, his patient manner and his ability to focus on and get the best out of his pupils, especially in my case, absolute beginners, you have everything you could ask for in a music teacher!”
“I would, wholeheartedly, recommend Mike to anybody thinking of taking up guitar playing or improving their musical skills.”
Alex McGeorge
Understands my learning needs and allows me to learn at my own pace.
“I have enjoyed all my lessons with Mike; he understands my learning needs and allows me to learn at my own pace, making sure that I understand what I've learnt before moving on. As well as being an amazing guitar player he is a very friendly, patient guy who teaches in a clear way and the lessons are easy to follow.”
“The lessons have been tailored to my needs and Mike has the expertise to identify what I need to work on most in order to progress. In addition to that he also provides me with all the PDFs of scales and tabs of any song or exercise that I'm learning. At the end of every lesson he makes sure that I know exactly what to practice.”
“Mike is a great teacher and there has been a big improvement in my playing since I started having lessons with him. I would highly recommend him to anyone!”
Dave C.
Extremely skilled guitarist with a great knowledge and understanding of music, very friendly and full of encouragement.
“Hi, my name is Paul, 68 years old. I have owned a guitar for about 7 years; in that time I have only managed to play songs fingering one note at a time having never been able to master any chords. At the beginning of this year I booked a 12 week course with Mike and by the end of the 12 weeks I could play around ten chords and play songs finger picking style combined with the chords I had learnt.”
“I found Mike to be an extremely skilled guitarist with a great knowledge and understanding of music, he is very friendly and full of encouragement. Mike structured the course around my musical interest and paced it to suit my ability. I can highly recommend Mike to anyone wanting to learn to play the guitar.”
Paul Stancliffe
FAQ
Quick answers before you book
Who is this package for?
It is ideal for complete beginners, nervous starters, or players returning to guitar who want a focused short package before deciding on longer-term lessons.
Where do lessons take place?
Lessons are held in my dedicated teaching studio in Pudsey, Leeds, LS28 7JJ.
Do I need to bring anything?
You only really need to bring your guitar if you have one. I have all the necessary equipment like amps, foot stools, leads, capos, etc. I also have spare guitars if you would like to try lessons before purchasing your own.
Can lessons be adapted to my music taste?
Absolutely! I teach around student preferences so you can learn songs and styles that actually interest you.
How frequent are the lessons?
Lessons are typically once a week to maintain steady growth and motivation as a beginner. I can also accommodate other schedules to fit in with your lifestyle.
Can I reschedule or cancel lessons?
Yes of course! Unexpected things can happen in life. Should you wish to reschedule or cancel a lesson, all I ask for is 24 hours notice so that I'm more likely to be able to give that lesson timem to someone else. Please see my tuition policies.
Will I learn music theory or just play songs?
It's really up to you and your goals. Even if you only focus on learning songs, you will still pick up music theory along the way. I can easily incorporate additional theory if it is something that you are interested in learning. I'll simplify concepts and terms to make it easy to understand.
Can you help with grades or exams?
Absolutely! I will ensure that you are ready for every area of your exam. My students enjoy a 100% merit/distinction rate with graded exams.
How does it work once I've finished my starter package?
Students typically continue taking lessons at their pre-arranged schedule. Lessons return to the regular price of £40 for an hour or £25 for 30 minutes. I also have other lesson packages should you wish to book another block of lessons, although this starter package is the best offer I currently do.
Am I too old to learn guitar?
Not at all! My oldest student was 88. Quite a lot of people start playing when they retire, as learning to play the guitar is often something that people say they've always wanted to do, but had never really had the time for previously.
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“Relaxed yet extremely professional tuition.”
Mark Ward
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Mr. Burns