Ipswich Guitar Lessons

I am a friendly and patient RGT certified guitar tutor and music graduate based in Ipswich, Suffolk. Electric and acoustic guitar lessons are available both in-person and over Zoom for all levels and ages (please see Zoom Music Lessons for more info about online tuition).

I have worked in the music industry for 20 years in a variety of contexts, including performing Blues, Folk, Jazz and Rock across the London and Home Counties circuit and composing for a variety of TV programmes and films.  The deep love I have for creating and performing music informs my tuition and means I’m always keen to tailor my lessons to students’ interests. I know how rewarding music can be and so want to ensure my students can experience whatever motivates and inspires them musically too.

For further info about me, please visit my biography page: About Me

Lessons Info:

My home studio is based in Martlesham Heath, Ipswich, Suffolk. I currently have availability on both weekdays and weekends for private guitar tuition. Lessons are £35 per hour or £17.50 per half hour. Lessons are paid for upfront in blocks of 4 (1 hr sessions) or 10-12 (1/2 hour sessions follow school term dates), however, students are welcome to pay for a one-off session to begin with to check they are happy to continue. All ages and abilities are welcome from complete beginners to grade 8+.

Lessons are delivered in my home studio or via Zoom. Outreach guitar lessons (eg. in schools and arts centres) are also available – please contact me to discuss details and rates via tom@tomhunt.co.uk.

In addition to one-to-one tuition, I have taught groups and delivered on behalf of other organisations, including a Rock guitar workshop in Watford Palace Theatre, a song-writing workshop at The Old Town Hall, Hemel Hempstead, an electric guitar master-class at Sound It Out Studios, Walsall and a composition workshop at Frogmore Paper Mill.

Teaching Approach:

My teaching approach is adaptable and I aim to make content as appropriate for each individual student as possible and tailored to their interests. I teach a variety of styles; everything from jazz, classical, pop and country to blues, rock and heavy metal.

I am also able to adapt guitar lessons to students with SEN and have 10 years of experience teaching guitar in an Autism Specialist School in Hertfordshire (Roman Fields, Hemel Hempstead) and with an autistic student in Delrow Community, Aldenham. In addition, I am proficient in BSL and offer specialised guitar  lessons for Deaf students – please see this page for more info: Deaf Music Lessons: BSL Guitar Tuition

You can see more videos of me playing guitar in the ‘Watch’ section of this website.

Please don’t hesitate to get in touch if you would like to find out more about guitar lessons. You can reach me via: tom@tomhunt.co.uk.

Testimonials (more on ‘Testimonials’ page of this website):

‘I have been taking lessons from Tom for a couple of months and I have noticed a huge difference in my technical ability, I now have a good grasp of basic theory and look forward to my lessons.’ – Adam Chiu, student

‘After a 15 year layoff from playing Tom helped kick my technique back into shape and improve my musical theory knowledge in short order. We have covered a variety of styles including Blues, Rock, Metal, and Gypsy Jazz and I thoroughly enjoy our lessons. He is always happy to adapt his teaching towards what you are most interested in learning. Highly recommended!’ – Gareth Jones

If you are interested in speaking with me about any area of music education, please visit the Contact page of this website. 

I am an RGT (Registry of Guitar Tutors) certified teacher (RGT@LCM – Find a Tutor), have a current enhanced DBS certificate, a level 3 PTLLS certificate, an ‘Autism Awareness in Education’ certificate and hold a full UK driving licence. I am also a music graduate of The University of Otago, New Zealand (2009).