TOBY’S MUSIC LESSONS
Feel proud to call yourself a guitarist.
Friendly, structured guitar & bass lessons in Flamstead. Know what to practise, hear yourself improve, and enjoy the music you love.
Learning guitar can feel frustrating when you don’t know what to practise. At Toby’s Music Lessons, friendly, structured lessons give you a clear next step each week, so you can build confidence and enjoy playing.
“It’s the small little tips that you cannot get from a book or YouTube i.e. ‘bend your finger like this’, ‘hold it like that’, that make a HUGE difference”
“Toby is very generous with his time and skills, always wanting to jam, he always have a big smile on his face, I always leave his lessons happy. ”
“I thought it would be extremely difficult to find a teacher that would be skilled and experienced at teaching the guitar to adult beginners and to do this with enthusiasm. I would not hesitate to recommend Toby. He is genuinely interested in my progress and goes above and beyond what I would expect from a weekly lesson.”
Your guitar shouldn’t spend more time in its case than in your hands.
It’s easy to lose heart when you’re practising without a plan. One week you’re learning a song, the next you’re stuck on a chord, and you can’t tell whether you’re improving.
You deserve lessons that meet you where you are and give you a clear next step – so playing becomes something you look forward to.
How will Toby help you with your guitar & bass playing?
Toby’s teaching method is a fantastic way to improve the guitar and bass playing of musicians of all levels.
If you’re a beginner, you will benefit from being fast-tracked and guided into the world of guitar - you'll see some really quick progress.
If you’re a more experienced player, you will benefit from using Toby’s Music Lessons like a ‘musical coach’ where you can focus in on advanced guitar and bass techniques and have someone to set and monitor your goals over a set time period - your motivation will increase and you'll see some clear and notable improvements in your playing.
“Loved every session we have had so far. By the end of each session despite my doubts, Toby has got me to do something in that 40 minutes that has got me itching to come back and play. ”
“After a lesson with Toby I feel a sense of achievement, that I have made progress in understanding and that I am walking away with achievable practice targets that I can work on to progress my playing.”
At Toby’s Music Lessons, I know you want to pick up your guitar and feel excited about what you can play. To get there, you need lessons that suit your music, your goals and your pace.
But when you’re unsure what to practise, it’s easy to feel stuck – or wonder whether you’re cut out for it. Learning an instrument shouldn’t mean figuring everything out alone.
I’ve helped children and adults find their way forward for more than 25 years. I know that a small adjustment, the right song or a clear practice goal can bring back that spark.
Getting started is simple: book a free 15-minute taster, tell me what you’d love to play, and begin lessons built around you. Book your free taster lesson whenever you’re ready.
You can leave the guesswork and frustrating practice sessions behind, and start hearing real progress – playing music you enjoy and feeling proud to call yourself a guitarist.
tell me about yourself
Hi, I’m Toby
I know how frustrating it can feel when you’re putting time into guitar but can’t hear the progress. You might be starting from scratch, picking it up again, or trying to get past a sticking point. Wherever you are, I’ll help you find a way forward that feels achievable and exciting.
I’ve spent more than 25 years teaching music to children and adults, alongside playing and recording professionally. That experience helps me spot the small changes that make a big difference – and turn them into lessons built around the music you want to play.
You’ll leave knowing what you’ve achieved and what to work on next. No finger wagging. Just good music and steady progress.
“I have loved working with Toby. I’ve definitely progressed loads and in a super-cool way!”
“Hi Toby
I just wanted to say how much Asher is enjoying lessons with you! He leaves your house absolutely buzzing and inspired to play more. He has rediscovered his love of the guitar and is already improving rapidly, so thank you. That is just what I wanted to find for him in a new teacher. Very glad he came to you! He would happily jam with you all evening….”
“Toby is an amazing teacher, he helped me to develop the skills and confidence I needed to advance my musical knowledge. The patience and inspiration that Toby provided was a crucial element to my successful education.. Great guy, inspirational teacher.”
