Online Beginner Guitar Lessons: 2026
After a 9 year hiatus from teaching guitar & a number of failed attempts to revive it at various points, locations & online… I’m now kick-starting online beginner guitar lessons remotely from Monday 1st January 2026 (more than 20 years since starting my very successful private lessons in London way back in 2005). For now I’m keeping things open as to what platforms to use for the video call & to my teaching approch. During my 11 years of teaching in London I developed my own formula which I will try to emulate with modifications as I won’t be in the same room!
Teaching English in Poland: 2017-2019 & 2025
During my time living in Poland I created & taught British Studies as well as running English classes at a prestigious academy in Toruń where I also gave private English conversation to locals. I have talked at workshops in Poland with Michael Jackson guitar legend Jenifer Batten & have spoken in several schools as a guest or foreign public figure. In 2025 I briefly returned to teaching English at Liceum Sokrates in Toruń. SOKRATES International Schools are aligned with Cambridge Assessment International Education.
Support Work (with music) in London: 2017-2019 & 2021
During my first visit to the UK (after moving to Poland in December 2016) & as part of my 3rd European solo tour in July 2017. I began re-working with two of my autistic ex-guitar lesson pupils as a support worker with music. I continued taking frequent trips to London to continue this job role. I’ve written two guitar eBooks entitled ‘So You Wanna Play Guitar’ & ‘Mali Guitar’ the latter specialising in pupils with autism.
Private Beginner Guitar Lessons in London: 2005-2016
For almost the whole time I lived in London, I ran a highly successful private beginner guitar lessons, working with pupils of all ages who typically took weekly lessons at their homes. My pupils included celebrities such as Andy Bell (of Erasure) & journalist David Henshaw. In 2007 I prepared actor Joseph Mydell for his appearance as Jimi Hendrix at Handel & Hendrix in London (previously Handel House Museum) which was directed by Maureen Lipman. I became especially popular among parents of students with learning difficulties. One of my pupils gained a grade A in his GCSE music exam playing bass. My slogan at the time was “Learn guitar, bass & music theory without buying any books”. I also taugtht grade pieces for those wishing to prepare for exams using the London School of Music (RGT) Acoustic Guitar Playing series. In addition to my private lessons I ran a lecture-style guitar class entitled Rebel Guitar at an Institute in North Wales.
Sam has been giving guitar lessons to our son Jay (now aged 20) for 8 years. We are completely relaxed with Sam, who is not only a patient and understanding person, but reliable and courteous at all times. Sam has even continued to teach Jay during his frequent visits whilst living out of London. His support helped to gain Jay’s place on a HND in Music Production course, giving Jay a life vocation. He’s been a good influence on Jay, often giving him advice he would rather hear from him than us! Sam has become a close friend of the family and often helps out with other things like taking Jay to recording studios, releasing material online and applying for jobs. He’s introduced Jay to many new styles of music & even attended concerts with him. We highly recommend Sam as a guitar teacher. He has given Jay the confidence to write his own songs in a new band. For us these lessons have been well worth the money, when we consider all the benefits. A teacher knowledgeable on his subject, always on time.
Tim & Yael (London N16)
Sam has an extensive music knowledge and a genuine passion for music that he brings into every lesson. Friendly and supportive, he takes time to tailor each 1-2-1 lesson to your specific needs and interest allowing you to develop at your own pace. His comfortable style of teaching makes learning effortless.
Eunice (London N1)
Sam Jones guitar teaching has been a very positive influence in my sons life and he has enabled him to concentrate and focus on learning an instrument and even supported him in singing and performing. This is particularly impressive considering my son has severe Autism and PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) as well as severe speech, language and sleep disorders. Sam is very calm and very patient and initially worked with every one of my sons tutors alongside my son. However now my son prefers to work with Sam alone and has continued to progress, is very happy to see Sam and looks forward to his sessions with him. This is an unusual outcome in my experience and I am very pleased with the efforts Sam has made. Sam is also always punctual and very professional at all times, his passion for music and the guitar is very infectious and this shows clearly in my sons continued interest. Sam has always taken my son seriously and treated him as any other student which is very refreshing. Sam has become a very positive role model for my son as well as a competent music teacher. Highly recommended.
Caroline (London N5)
I really enjoy my guitar lessons with Sam. He has introduced me to some great songs and he explains it all very clearly. Sam is always on time and makes the lessons fun.
Kit (London N5)
My son Ben did private lessons with Sam for over a year before relocating abroad, Sam’s dynamic, non-judgmental approach to teaching makes him a one of a kind guitar teacher, he is always well prepared and his vast knowledge makes each lesson unique. My son loved that he was open to play a range of music from “Pulp Fiction” to ‘The Shadows’, his lessons were fun, interesting and most importantly Ben developed a natural interest in bettering himself. A year later his passion is going strong and we are still in contact with Sam. Just recently Ben auditioned to get into a special music stream for High School and played a piece he was taught by Sam – we highly recommend Sam as he just ‘gets it’!
Joanne Rosen (London N10)
Sam is a great teacher, really committed to ensuring my kids enjoy as well as learn (boys on bass and lead guitar) – a reliable teacher too.
Vicki (London N16)
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