Milton Keynes' Premier Guitar Tuition
“I cannot recommend Adam Welch highly enough. I’ve always loved music but never played a musical instrument (did have a go at the recorder while at junior school but that didn’t work out!). When I turned 51 I decided it was time to learn to play the guitar but was a bit nervous/shy about doing so. I had some difficulty in tracking down a reliable teacher but then a contact put me in touch with Adam Welch. What a result! Not only is Adam an incredibly skilled guitarist, he is also a totally natural, patient teacher with a great sense of humour – you name it, he can play/teach it and he always adapts his teaching style to suit my (very limited) abilities. Thanks Adam!"
Mark Finch
“Joe is an excellent teacher, who has helped me progress from a very basic level of guitar playing to rock legend!! He is very patient and accommodating to your own individual music interests, therefore making lessons more personal, resulting in the student having a higher level of enjoyment and obviously a more rapid increase in skill level."
Adam Griffiths
“I have been having guitar lessons with Learn Guitar MK for the past year and a bit. The lessons are always fun and you always learn a lot. I was taught what I wanted to learn and what made me a better guitarist, for anyone starting guitar or for someone who wishes to advance I would definitely recommend Learn Guitar MK.”
Harry Tustian
“I have been learning to play guitar for two years now. Nick is a wonderful instructor, full of techniques and interesting methods of learning. I thoroughly enjoy his classes and look forward to them every week.”
Dean Bolt
“My son started learning acoustic guitar in primary school. He showed no enthusiasm or talent and never practiced, it was basically a way to get out of normal class time. When Adam took over the lessons, he introduced himself with his electric guitar and did a demonstration for the children. Suddenly, playing the guitar was the most important thing in my son's life, even more important than the XBox and we soon switched to private lessons. Adam has inspired him and encouraged him and we now have a talented guitar player in the family who could well make a career out of playing. So thank you Adam for bringing music alive for him and being a good role model.”
Ruth Panther
“I first saw Joe play about 6 years ago. He was an absolutely awesome guitarist then and he has since graduated from ACM!! I can assure you that you can't go wrong learning guitar from someone who knows his stuff as much as Joe.”
Chris Stratton
“After playing guitar for four years, starting Rock School grades 6 months ago learning with Learn Guitar MK has been the quickest improvement I've noticed since starting. With structured lessons and a friendly approach I wouldn't recommend anyone else as guitar teachers.”
Emily Saunders
“Having picked up the guitar in my early 20's Nick was extremely helpful in identifying my goals and helping me reach them through very enjoyable lessons. Nick managed to cover a wide range of styles that I was interested in and really helped my playing progress over the last 2 years. I would definitely recommend Nick as someone who can help improve not only your playing but also theoretical knowledge."
Duncan Hearn
“If you want to learn to play guitar you need a good teacher. It does not matter if you are still at school or older in life. A good teacher will be able to provide you with the fundementals that, once learnt, will support you as you progress, no matter what genre of music you follow. Adam Welch is a good teacher! Patient, supportive, encouraging, Adam will provide you with an essential platform upon which you can develop the skills that will help you reach your goal. He has taken this old dog and taught it a whole bunch of new tricks and succeeded where music education at school many years ago and no end of educational books and DVDs failed. In the past two years he has taught me the essential elements to play guitar at an acceptable level. If you want to get good - get Adam."
Steve Hebden
“I saw Joe perform with his band Fell Silent in 2008 supporting Enter Shikari. I was amazed by the performance. Having known Joe when I was younger, I was shocked to see such an energetic performance. His skills as a musician and performer extend way beyond the guitar. You can't go wrong having lessons with Joe"
Chris Cousell
“I have been having guitar lessons with Adam for over 5 years now. Adam is a great teacher and a great guy, he is an amazing guitarist and an equally awesome teacher. Adam has a big focus on technique and trying to get you to realise when you are making a mistake, he really hammers in the points. His guitar playing skill always has me grinning in astonishment of how simple he makes everything look."
James Manning
"I'd been playing guitar for almost four years when I had my first lesson and I couldn't even name all of the strings. 6 months later I'm now set to do my grade 6 exam and my technique has improved substantially thanks to Learn Guitar MK's lessons."
Richard Cullum
“I owe all of my guitar success' to Nick. When he had started teaching me, I knew that I was going to do well. I was considering giving up guitar as the current lessons weren't working for me. However, he reignited my passion for it, and taught me a whole grade in half a year, which I passed with merit. He easily made complicated subjects simple, and allowed me to progress faster than most people. If you're looking for a good guitar teacher, you'd want Nick Manners."
Joe Taylor
“Joe has helped me tremendously over the last 2 years to become a good musician as well as a guitarist. Having already played guitar for a good few years he fixed all of my bad habits in no time and made what I saw as a pass time into an enjoyable career option!"
Alex Lea
“As one of his students, I strongly recommend Adam to anyone looking for a highly skilled, friendly and adaptive teacher who can clearly demonstrate his understanding of a student's needs. In the time that I have received lessons from Adam, I have improved greatly in my technique, speed and understanding of relevant theory."
Charlie Davies
“I have been using Learn Guitar MK after taking up the guitar again. Lessons are based around the music I enjoy. Theory is explained patiently and I am really enjoying my guitar lessons. As before I was practicing out of books and watching clips on YouTube. I am now progressing faster and learning more in a shorter space of time."
Will Amos
“My son has been having guitar lessons with Adam for nearly two years and as well as enjoying these lessons, he has learnt an incredible amount and is also continuously inspired by Adams knowledge and enthusiasm for music."
Sam Summers
“Watching Joe play you soon realise he knows his stuff. He is an excellent guitarist and teacher. I can't recommend him highly enough to anyone wanting to learn to play."
Craig Hough
“Supportive, intuitive tuition from Learn Guitar MK pushed my son to achieve 3 Distinctions and a Merit in his Grade Exams. Fantastic success! His lessons are a joy not a chore and he continues to be inspired to grow musically."
Sarah Carthy
“Kieran's enthusiasm for the guitar has really grown since having lessons with Nick. We've seen him practicing more due to the enjoyable lessons and he's learning songs that he engages with. He's even picking up on a few bits of theory which is fantastic to see.”
Mrs Gething
“I would firmly recommend Adam as a guitar teacher. My playing has improved so much that I now confidently play at Open Mic nights. Key to this has been learning scales and learning their use in the music I play. So much so that I am now completely happy to play a solo with the house band at local Jam nights. Not so long ago I would not have felt this was possible."
Simon Bailey
“I haven't had guitar lessons for very long but Joe's enthusiastic approach to teaching has made me want to work extremely hard to become a great guitar player! I'm enjoying every lesson massively!"
David Vickers
“Adam has been teaching me for 5 years and in that time he has taught me the skills and techniques to become a competant guitarist. Adam has been an excellent assessor for my D of E skill section where I was assessed on my playing in 6 month and 12 month time periods. I recommend Adam highly as he cares how the student is progressing and will do everything to help them become better."
Nathan Smart
“Thanks to Learn Guitar MK, my understanding of the instrument is brilliant. Because of their methods I have reached a grade 6 standard in the space of 4 years. The lessons help not only with guitar, but have allowed me to reach higher levels in my education too. With their advanced training, I'd say Learn Guitar MK is definitely the best place to go, hands down, if you want to be good at guitar, and want to do it quickly."
Joe Taylor
“I never thought I would be able to play any of my favourite songs on an instrument, let alone pass actual exams within a year! I look forward to my lessons with Joe every week and have recommended him to many of my friends!"
Paul Goodman
“I’ve been having lessons with Nick for a year now. His teaching method is very effective and I really enjoy his lessons. He is willing to teach me anything I want to learn and will go through and help me improve my playing wherever he can."
Andrew Jones
“I've been with Learn Guitar MK for the past 4-5 years and am working on my 3rd grade. Adam is one of the best guitarists I've ever seen that isn't famous and as well as being a top teacher is also a top bloke. You can always have a good chat about everything. Hopefully I'll be able to continue having lessons with Adam for the coming years."
Nathan Hewett
“I really enjoy my lessons with Joe at Walton High. I’d never really had any hobbies or interests until I went to my first taster lesson. He is very fun but also dedicated to getting his students the best grades that they can possibly achieve. I have no doubt that if I stick with it and keep practicing, I will be a great guitar player too!"
Michael Nana
“I’ve been sorting out years of bad playing and questionable technique with Nick for the last 8 months. Nicks friendly, enthusiastic and offers a good combination of technique, improvisation, music theory and learning your favourite guitar parts of songs. Learning guitar with Nick has made a huge difference to the quality of my playing”.
Paul Eames
“We started to enhance what our son was already learning in his school lessons with Adam. What he has learnt and the advance he has made has been brilliant. Kieran really enjoys his lessons and its great to see him so enthusiastic about making music”.
Lisa Smith
“During the year I have had lessons with Learn Guitar MK, I have continued to learn, enjoy and progress with their sound and professional advice."
Derek Sullivan
“We have had Adam as our guitar teacher for many years now. He makes the lessons both challenging and enjoyable. The best guitar teacher we have had to date. Adam cares about what he does and that makes a huge difference. We would not consider having anyone else."
Kathy and Craig Jolley
“Joe has just started teaching my daughter Sophie. I spent a long while trying to find an appropriate teacher in Milton Keynes but with no luck. Until I met Joe. Sophie really enjoys her lessons now and Joe wasted no time getting her up to scratch with the basics. I will be keeping Sophie in his lessons for a very long time and it will be great to see her passing her grades."
Heaven Mayer
“I’ve been having lessons with Nick for a couple of months and started as a complete novice. With his help I have picked up the fundamentals very quickly and am all ready learning some of my favourite songs, as well gaining a small understanding of some theoretical terms. Every lesson is fun and Nicks teaching style makes it easy to learn."
Ellie Travers
“Adam has taught me for 7 years, learning from scratch to the point where I am preparing for grade 6. He is an excellent teacher who is both friendly and very knowledgable. I would highly recommend him to anyone, beginner or otherwise, who is looking to learn the guitar."
Rachel Marshall
“I’ve only been a student of Nicks for four months, but he’s a fantastic tutor who has taken a very personal approach with my lessons. They're very tailored and he gives me the choice to learn what I want. This is fantastic as it inspires me to practice as I’m playing something I enjoy.”
Tom Head
“Adam Welch is an excellent and passionate teacher who has a professional teaching ethic, while also ensuring that a friendly and well-paced environment is provided for any guitarist of any style with any level of talent. He masters all ranges of style, bringing unity between exceptional musicianship knowledge and virtuosic ‘flair’ during performance. Adam is also professional in adhering specifically to the needs of each student, pacing to their preferred and able level, while also building foundations with the student to improve their ability and speed of learning. Adam is successful in employing elite technical knowledge to help mould and shape a students’ ability to progress them to be the best guitarist they can be. I would fully recommend Adam Welch as a tutor to any aspiring guitarist."
Alex Stuart
“I’ve been a student of Nicks for a few months now and after going through a number of teachers I found Nicks enthusiasm and obvious love for the guitar shine through in his teaching. I would recommend him to anyone."
Matt Tapp
“Adam has been teaching my son George for 5 years which is testament alone to Adams skill, knowledge and technique. Adam is very personable but will not hesitate to be "firm" when need be."
Ed Neal
“I have lessons with Nick and I feel I get better and learn something new every time. He makes the guitar easy and fun and even teaches me little bits of theory. I get to learn some of my favourite songs with him which I then can play to my Mum who loves it! Nick is really cool and never gets angry when I can't play things and always makes me laugh."
Macey Lis
“Adam Welch has been teaching my 12 year old daughter for just under 1 year, in that time her confidence has grown and we have seen her progress from being a novice and completely shy to a confident and comfortable guitar player. She looks forward to every lesson like its her first. I would recommend Adam to anyone interested in learning the guitar.”
Mandy Aspinall
“It feels great to have played on a stage for many years with Joe. He taught me a lot when we were practicing and made sure that the band were tight and well rehearsed! I guarantee Joe is an excellent teacher.”
Hayden Bleakley
“Adam is a brilliant guitar teacher. He is awesome on guitar and teaches it as good if not better! it is good because we can have a bit of banter as well as learn at the same time."
George Neal
“I've had previous guitar lessons with different teachers and have found Nicks lessons to be much more enjoyable and beneficial. He has taken into account that I play drums and has really used that to his advantage when teaching me various strumming patterns. I've also benefited from Nicks theoretical understanding and am now in a position where I can play with other musicians and add creative input."
Dom Long
“I started playing guitar at the age of 10 but it wasn’t until I started learning from Adam Welch that I really began to appreciate the instrument. Whether it be shredding like Van Halen, jamming like Clapton, or soaring like Steve Vai, Adam showed me every style imaginable – he is a truly multi-talented player. Adam pushed me and challenged me to be the best player I could be. And as a result, I was very proud to have achieved grade 8 in guitar playing by the age of 16. I may have sold out and chosen a career option completely unmusical, but I am ever indebted to Adam for helping me to develop a lifelong passion for playing the guitar and adoring guitar music. Joe is also an extremely talented musician who defies being catergorised into one genre. I have great memories of seeing him play in two excellent local bands – Fell Silent and The Enigma."
Alex Dunn
“As guitar is becoming a second instrument of mine and I was all ready familiar with music theory, Nicks excellent musical knowledge meant he could explain in depth the technical relationships between chords and theory. Nick has also highlighted to me very useful songwriting techniques which I have been able to implement to improve as an artist.”
Mat Howl
“I've been having lessons with Learn Guitar MK for 20 months now. I started at the age of 39 having owned a guitar for about 25 years and only mastering about 3 chords! Within a few lessons I was playing recognisable riffs and now I can play some of the songs and solos from my favourite bands. I've always enjoyed my lessons and in a couple of years Learn Guitar MK has taken me from someone who found playing the guitar almost impossible, to someone who gets loads of pleasure from playing the guitar."
John Sweeting
“Adams Experience simply makes him an Excellent Teacher. In just a few lessons, I now understand more than other Players have been trying to tell me for years. This is because Adam understands the PROCESS of learning and is very carefull not to feed You more information than Your brain can decipher in one session."
Ian Brooks
“I've been learning guitar with Nick for a year now and I feel like I've improved thanks to him! He sets up a very easy, comfortable learning environment that I really enjoy. He explains things slowly and is always asking me questions ensuring I understand all thats been said."
Mac Paccerson
“I would highly recommend Adam to anybody wishing to play guitar, he can play a guitar better than most professional musicians, picks up songs in seconds if you ask him to teach you a particular tune. I have always found him to be professional in every way, his teaching is easy to pick up and effective, he is always prepared to go the extra mile to help even videoing a song and emailing it to assist with learning."
John Rynsard
“Having had a number of lessons with Nick, I found myself progressing at a rapid speed given his excellent knowledge and enthusiasm. I'd been ironing out a few bad technique habits that I've picked up from playing over the last 10 years and some of the warm up exercises I've got from him are fantastic. I'm learning solo's that I thought were way out of my capability and I'm constantly learning theoretical terms as I play. I would highly recommend Nick to anyone who's looking to get back on the ball with an old hobby!"
Jimmy Dunner
“I've been having guitar lessons with Adam since December 2008. Why? Because at the time I think I was going through a mid life crises and I wanted to learn how to play the guitar properly and not with all the bad habits its so easy to pick up. So here we are 5 years and a few Grades later and I'm still learning. It hasn't been an easy journey with work and family commitments getting in the way, and the lack of practice on my part at times (always makes for an entertaining and verbal lesson afterwards) So what’s in store for the future? I would like to achieve grade 6 by the time I reach 60 and with a great teacher like Adam it will be possible, but only if I put the practice in to make it happen. If you're looking for a highly qualified guitar teacher you’ve found the right place and the right people."
John Barker
“I'm a self taught guitarist and have been playing guitar in various rock & indie bands for over 12 years now. I decided to get lessons from Learn Guitar MK to not only understand the theory behind playing but learn new styles and techniques (as we are all guilty of getting stuck in the same old "riffs"). This has been an extremely worthwhile experience for me, my playing has come on significantly since I started and I'm playing with more confidence than ever! my only regret is not starting sooner!"
Keith Shire
“Adam has been my guitar teacher for 10 years now and has taught my as a relative beginner right the way through to my current level over the years I have been able to develop my musical abilities in many different respects, all of which have been made possible with Adam's tuition.I have gained immense satisfaction from learning whole songs start to finish while at the same time understanding the theoretical side of the music. I look forward to my continued work with Adam and further developing my technique and style."
John Walker
“I have been having guitar lessons on and off for years but I can honestly say that I have never enjoyed or learnt as much as I have since I have been having lessons with Adam at Learn Guitar MK. The lessons are varied but structured and he is incredibly knowledgeable and friendly. I can highly recommend Learn Guitar MK if you want to progress with your playing and learn at a pace that is suitable for you."
Kelly Mundy
“I have been learning electric guitar with learnguitarmk for almost three years now. I have always had really great lessons and they have been excellent value for money. Each lesson is really good fun and I have been able to learn a lot of songs that I find really enjoyable. I have also achieved my grade 2 with the help of learnguitarmk and I recieved great teaching to help me get it. The teaching quality is excellent and I always have something to practice and improve on after each lesson."
Declan O'Neill
“My son has been tutored by Adam for nearly three years. Over this time his raw talent has been greatly tuned and he has learned far too much about the guitar for me to write on a single page. Adam was recommended to us by word of mouth and at the time we were told that he was a "talented musician in his own right that younger students can really relate to". Since that very first lesson we have never looked back. Our sons love for playing the guitar has grown and Adam has not only taught him much of what he now knows but also coached and advised him on future career decisions. One of Adams strengths is that he always wants the best from his pupils and is a straight talker - if you are not working your hardest under his tutelage then he would rather drop you as a customer than keep you on and not get the best from you. This demanding nature has brought the best from our son who has now secured a place to study Music at university. I think that its fair to say that Adam played a large part in making that dream become real."
Doug Duffin
“Adam has taken my two sons from raw beginners and nurtured 2 genuine guitar and bass players who have real understanding of their instruments. Both boys worked through the MK music service and they have both grown up playing their guitars with Adam. He helped to develop their interest by introducing them to the guitar through simple arrangements of tunes that they actually wanted to play. Over the years they have built upon this foundation and have followed the Rockschool grade structure through to grade 6, which has been both challenging and fun. Adam always struck a good balance in his lessons by encouraging them to push themselves to progress whilst never losing site of the fact that playing the guitar is great fun."
Steve Thompson