Guitar Lessons

Here at Hampshire Drum School we provide guitar lessons that achieve the goals of the student; whether that is to play their favourite AC/DC song, achieve their next grading certificate, or learning a cool riff so that they can jam with their siblings.

Guitar lessons include instruction on the following instruments:

Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Bass Guitar, Acoustic Bass Guitar, and Double Bass.

Please click here to book your first lesson.

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CHOOSE THE WAY YOU LEARN

FOR LEISURE

Sometimes the easiest and best way to learn is to learn what you love. Bring your playlist with your favourite songs along to your lesson and we can get stuck into learning your favourite guitar riffs!

FOR CERTIFICATE

Be confident sitting your grading exams, with a tutor that boasts a 100% pass rate. There's no pressure and success is never rushed.

FOR PERFORMING

Learn to play in bands, get ready for a gig, or a performance exam. Learn stage presence and how to keep the audience's attention, without losing any musical clarity.

PRICINGS AND AVAILABILITY

TRAVEL

Although our tutors don't offer home visits, our new base in Bishop's Waltham is close to many main travel routes including both M3 and M27 motorways.

PRICING

Lessons can be arranged for 30 minutes, 45 minutes, or 60 minutes. With the prices at £20, £30, and £40 respectively per lesson. Customised lesson lengths are available upon request.

AVAILABILITY

Lessons are available on Wednesdays and Fridays, with our wonderful teachers, Dave Bartlett and Laurence Henderson. See our teachers' profiles below to find out more about them.

DAVE BARTLETT,
GUITAR TEACHER

Dave Bartlett, Guitar Teacher

Dave on stage with his bass guitar.

Dave began his music teaching career at the early age of 17, and was working professionally as a musician by age 19. He then enjoyed a successful 12 year touring career as bassist for the band NEWMAN, created by musician Steve Newman. The band toured overseas annually including extensive touring around the UK and Europe. As well as playing for Steve Newman, Dave has recorded on a number of albums including, but not limited to, Ignition by NEWMAN, Ismael Clark and the Cosmos Athletes (self-titled), and all records by the band Compass. Recently, aside from his regular gigging commitments amongst the DL Entertainments family, Dave has found himself frequenting the orchestra pit of local theatres; performing such musicals as The Addams Family, Made In Dagenham and The Wedding Singer, as well as a permanent member of Kerry Le Burn’s Jambalaya Band (Carpenters Tribute).

Dave trying out new equipment in a music shop.

LAURENCE HENDERSON,
GUITAR TEACHER

Laurence is a highly accomplished and dynamic guitarist, singer-songwriter and educator; boasting extensive performance experience. He’s shared the same stages with artists including Roachford, Dan Patlansky, Kris Barras, Aynsley Lister and more. This performance experience has also included being the house guitarist at a number of venues over the years, earning himself a highly respected reputation.

After achieving a BA in Popular Music, Laurence has worked for a number of years as an educator in varying institutions and situations. He has conducted one-to-one lessons, group workshops and live coaching. He’s honed his profession as a music educator - tailoring lessons and taking a dynamic approach to get the best out of each student. As well as guitar, Laurence is proficient in music theory and composition, which are skills that really set him apart.