Private Guitar Lessons

FOR EVERYONE, ANYWHERE

Whether it's your very first time holding a guitar or you're an advanced player, I can help you improve your skills, learn music theory and even help you prepare for live performances.


I provide online lessons via Zoom from my professionally equipped studio, with hi-res video, audio and on-screen visuals. Most people have found this better than face-to-face but, if you'd prefer in-person lessons and are close by (I live in Ponteland, NE20), that's doable too :-)

A PROVEN APPROACH

You can always find cheaper (or free) lessons, but you run the risk of relying on ineffective / inexperienced approaches and developing bad habits that can take years to unlearn. The core of my approach is based on 2 principles:


ALWAYS PROVIDE VALUE. KEEP IT FUN!


Basically, you'll get 'bang for your buck' (quality for your quids?) and have fun at the same time. My students will tell you this approach works!

PERSONALISATION & FEEDBACK

Receiving personalised feedback (you can't get that from YouTube or pre-recorded lessons) develops good technique, rather than  bad habits that can hold you back, and relying on generic lessons is like buying XXS T-shirts for all your friends; they just won't fit everyone!


So my lessons are tailored to each student and include personalised video summaries to aid learning. Students have found this better than generic handouts or a '1 size fits all' approach.

WHAT STUDENTS ARE SAYING

Zoë Breckon (Guernsey) for her son, Toby, who started  lessons in 2021

"Toby had always wanted to learn the guitar but we were never able to find a lesson locally which would slot in with school and scouting commitments. A friend recommended Sukh to us and it was one of the best decisions we have ever made. One year on he is still enthusiastic and looks forward to his weekly lesson with Sukh. As a teacher Sukh is very understanding, friendly and patient, spending time to find out what kind of music Toby enjoys and tailors the learning to his interests, whilst coaching him through any challenges this presents. Through this Toby has learnt more than just how to play an instrument, we feel he has learnt some key life skills such as perseverance and we have been delighted to see how his overall confidence has grown. We would certainly recommend Sukh to anyone considering learning the guitar"

Kevin Higgins (Ponteland) a local dentist who started lessons in 2022

"I've been playing guitar off an on for the past 30 years but fell into a rut. Time was tight, I wasn't feeling inspired to play and was playing the same stuff over and over again. I had Sukh recommended to me by a friend who started from scratch and I couldn't believe how quickly he improved. Sukh was great from the start - he was able to suss out what level I could play at and then work through some engaging and interesting songs, while relating all this to theory - soooo much better than being given a bunch of scales to learn. In addition Sukh is just a good fella who relates well to people and doesn't make you feel daft when your fingers don't get it right first time. 


So, would I recommend Sukh if you want to advance your playing? It's a yes - Do it!"


Mick Paparesti (Ponteland) for his son, Myles, who was learning guitar at school

"Myles was learning guitar at school working through his grades. Unfortunately he found this boring and wanted to give it up. Then we found Sukh ! 


Myles went from bored and unenthusiastic to engaged and excited, moving from a nylon string acoustic to an electric guitar. A year down the line Myles is a confident player and can even tackle the solo in Bohemian Rhapsody - wow! 


A rock star in the making and it's all thanks to Sukh.  He has Myles fully engaged and has been an inspiration to him to continue with guitar"

Suresh and Hannah Mistry (London),

who started lessons in 2020

"My daughter Hannah and I have been learning with Sukh for 2 years now and cannot recommend him highly enough. Lessons are always fun and informative, with Sukh adapting his approach to keep you motivated and engaged even with the most challenging aspects. 


His Zoom camera and sound set up is excellent and the post-lesson YouTube videos are fantastic for practicing and reviewing songs weeks later. Sukh's enthusiasm for the guitar is infectious and has enabled us to develop a lifelong passion for the guitar. Overall, just a great guitar player and teacher"

Leyla Hay (Guernsey) for her children, Holly and Rex, 

who started lessons in 2020

My children were 9 and 14 when they started virtual lessons with Sukh in 2020. Both were already having guitar lessons at school but hadn’t made much progress and practicing was a chore. From the first lesson with Sukh they were buzzing, picking up the guitar randomly and noodling away. Sukh took the time to get to know their musical tastes and comes up with pieces they recognize and love. This motivates them to practice. I've been so impressed with how far their ability has improved in 2 years where they now have the confidence to nail most songs within a short space of time. A lesson with Sukh is like having ‘School of Rock’ in your living room.

Terry Nichol (Ponteland)

who started lessons in 2022

“As an ‘older beginner’ I needed a guitar teacher who would slowly and patiently guide me through the basics, help me navigate the fretboard, understand something about guitar musical theory and give me the confidence to carry on my journey to a fully fledged guitarist. 


That man is Sukh! 


YouTube tutorials just can’t match the real time, personal, bespoke tuition that Sukh delivers. He’s also got a great sense of humour and a disarming way of helping you relax and focus on your guitar learning needs. I highly recommend him.”

Lorna Pearson (London) for her teenage daughter, Emily, who started lessons in 2020

"Emily is pretty musical, having played the piano since she was 4, but was looking for a new challenge and fancied taking up guitar.  We were looking around for a local teacher when lockdown happened and I was delighted to see an ad on Facebook for online lessons by Sukh, who I knew first hand was a very talented guitarist from the two gigs of his I had been to. 


Emily has been learning with Sukh for just over two years now and has loved every minute.  She has learnt to appreciate songs of the 80's 90's and 00's whilst still being able to have Sukh's help with songs of her choice for school concerts etc.  Sukh is patient and considerate as well as being enthusiastic and fun! 


Emily has come such as long way in two years and I would not hesitate in recommending Sukh for guitar lessons, no matter where you live.  Although our lessons are online, it's just as if he were in the room.  It's been a great experience for Emily and she certainly intends to continue"

Tim and Benji Garrood (London), father and son duo

 who started lessons in 2020

"I was a lifelong wannabe guitarist (I'm nearly 47 years old now) but had never got round to learning - when I started lessons with Sukh I was an absolute beginner. It’s been a brilliant experience.  From the off Sukh's teaching included learning famous riffs and songs which made the experience really fun and certainly not just a load of dry exercises. At least once per lesson I find myself grinning like a loon because I am playing a little piece of music that I never imagined would be possible. My son watched some of the lessons and was so inspired that he has now taken up the guitar too and is learning with Sukh (he started aged eight). The course is tailored to music that I love, with theory and new techniques mixed in at appropriate points so both my skills and repertoire are building all the time. Throughout Sukh has been patient and friendly - he knows when to encourage and persevere but also when to ease off and try something different. I had wondered about whether remote lessons would work well but Sukh has built an incredible setup that allows visual aids and notes, close-ups to see particular pieces of detail in picking and fretting. The videos after each session are a fantastic way of reinforcing learning and enables me to revisit anything we have covered. 


Learning with Sukh has helped me realise a lifetime ambition and both Benji and I have an absolute blast each week noodling and wailing through the lessons - I can’t recommend him highly enough"

WHY CHOOSE ME AS YOUR TEACHER?

A little bit about me

I'm Sukh Ryatt, I live in the very lovely Ponteland in Northumberland in the UK, and am in my fourth decade of playing guitar. Thanks for visiting my site! I've taught other budding guitarists since 1993, have been gigging since 1999 and am a published recording artist with a solo instrumental album as well as being a session guitarist on multiple projects.


Since 2007, I’ve been the guitarist for a Cancer Research fund-raising band called The Flailing Pits. We've played hundreds of shows since then and raised tens of thousands of pounds directly for the charity; something close to the hearts of the whole band.

I love all things guitar with a passion and consider it a privilege to pass on what I've learnt to others!


  • 30+ YEARS GUITAR TEACHING EXPERIENCE
  • 23+ YEARS LIVE PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE
  • PUBLISHED RECORDING ARTIST
  • FOCUSED ON PROVIDING VALUE

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AND FINALLY...


If you'd like to hear some of my playing, check out the music video on the left, from my solo instrumental album, 'Don't Look Back'.


You can hear the whole album on all major streaming services, and buy a digital copy, right here from the site.


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PRICES AND BOOKING

Guitar Lesson fees start from £20


Guitar Setup/Servicing fees start from £20 (click for more details)



Online Lessons are delivered via Zoom and include personalised video summaries as appropriate.

In-person lessons are available if you're local to me, at £5 extra per lesson for me to deliver lessons in your home.

Please note: Cancellations with less than 24 hours notice, as well as no-shows, will still be chargeable at full lesson rate.


If you'd like to know more, please get in touch via the form below.


THANK YOU!

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