Business Details
Guitar Lessons in Exeter
I am Mike Bollard, a professional guitar teacher based in Exeter with over a decade of teaching experience. My lessons cater to individuals of all ages and abilities, offering structured and progressive instruction tailored to personal musical interests. With expertise in acoustic and electric guitar across pop, rock, blues, folk, and fingerstyle genres, I provide a creative mentoring process that builds confidence and technical proficiency.Students benefit from access to an exclusive online teaching portal for progress tracking and resource access, ensuring a comprehensive learning experience. My approach combines practical skill development with the joy of playing music, fostering self-expression and confidence through guitar mastery.
Services
Guitar Lessons
Online Portal Access
Performance Coaching
Chord & Scales Training
Music Style Specialisation
Highlights and features
- Over 10 years teaching experience across multiple guitar styles
- Lessons tailored to individual musical preferences and learning paces
- Exclusive online portal for progress tracking and resource access
- Specialises in pop, rock, blues, folk and fingerstyle techniques
- Performance-tested methods developed through 20 years of stage experience
Services
Guitar Lessons
Structured guitar instruction for all skill levels. Covers technical fundamentals, chord progressions, and song performance. Lessons adapt to individual learning goals and musical tastes. Combines practical skill development with theoretical understanding to accelerate progress.
Online Portal
Exclusive digital resource for enrolled students. Provides progress tracking tools, lesson materials, and practice exercises. Enhances learning continuity between sessions through accessible educational content. Supports self-paced study alongside scheduled tuition.
Performance Coaching
Techniques for live performance preparation. Focuses on stage presence, confidence building, and technical reliability under pressure. Draws from 20 years of professional stage experience. Develops practical skills for public playing scenarios.
Chord & Scales Training
Specialised instruction in chord transitions and scale patterns. Builds finger dexterity and musical theory knowledge. Tailored exercises improve playing efficiency and musical expression. Essential foundation for all guitar styles.
Style Specialisation
In-depth exploration of specific musical genres. Covers stylistic techniques in pop, rock, blues, folk, and fingerstyle. Develops authentic playing approaches for different genres. Personalised curriculum based on student interests.
People
Mike Bollard
Guitar Teacher
Professional guitar instructor with 20 years playing experience and over a decade of teaching expertise. Specialises in multiple guitar styles and performance techniques. Develops tailored learning programmes to suit individual student needs and musical preferences.
Questions
What guitar styles can I learn?
Lessons cover pop, rock, blues, folk, and fingerstyle guitar. Instruction adapts to your preferred musical genre.
Do I need my own guitar?
Yes, students should have access to a guitar for practice between lessons. Guidance can be provided on suitable instruments.
How does online learning work?
All students receive login details for our online portal containing lesson resources, progress tracking tools, and supplementary materials.
What payment methods are accepted?
Lessons can be paid for in advance via cash, cheque, or PayPal transactions.
What is the cancellation policy?
48 hours notice required for rescheduling. Full fee applies for cancellations without prior notice.
