Private Guitar Lessons · Cheltenham

Private guitar lessons in Bishops Cleeve

One-to-one electric and acoustic guitar lessons for complete beginners, adults returning to guitar, and young players at any stage. Whether you’re into pop, rock, pop punk, acoustic music or modern R&B-influenced styles, lessons are relaxed, practical and built around you.

Electric + acoustic Kids, teens & adults Beginner-friendly Cheltenham home studio 1-to-1 private lessons
Seb Sanders performing with guitar on stage

About Seb

Credibility built from real playing, writing and touring.

Seb Sanders playing acoustic guitar

Seb is a Cheltenham-based musician, songwriter and producer with 15+ years of experience across live performance, recording and artist development.

He has toured internationally, performing across 20+ countries, and has worked in bands, as a solo artist and collaborative writer/producer. Alongside releasing his own music, his work has gained over 1 million combined streams and received support from BBC Radio 1 and 1 Xtra.

As a songwriter and producer, Seb has collaborated with a range of artists and contributed to projects across indie, alt-pop, R&B and pop-rock. His background spans guitar, vocals, songwriting, recording and studio production.

This shapes his teaching: relaxed, encouraging and tailored to the individual — focused on building confidence, musicality and real-world skills that actually stick.

  • 15+ years of playing, writing and recording experience
  • International touring across 20+ countries
  • 1M+ combined streams across projects
  • BBC Radio 1 & 1 Xtra support on selected work
  • Home studio in Cheltenham
  • Lessons shaped by real-world performance and studio experience

What You'll Learn

Practical lessons built around the person in the room.

No fixed curriculum. Lessons adapt to your goals, pace and style — whether you're picking up a guitar for the first time or getting back into it after years away.

Electric Guitar

Chords, riffs, rhythm playing, scales, technique and tone. From first notes to playing along to your favourite tracks.

Acoustic Guitar

Strumming patterns, chord shapes, fingerpicking basics and building confidence as an acoustic player.

Songs & Songwriting

Learning songs you love, music theory when it actually helps, and songwriting basics for those who want to write their own material.

Production Basics

Optional intro to home recording and basic music production for students who want to take it beyond just playing.

Pricing

Clear, simple pricing.

Single Lesson

£40

1 hour, one-to-one private lesson from a home studio in Cheltenham.

Block of 10

£340

Best value for consistent long-term progress and steady development.

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FAQ

Questions people usually ask first.

Are lessons suitable for complete beginners?

Yes. Complete beginners are welcome — including adults who have never picked up a guitar before. The first session starts at whatever level you're at.

Do you teach both electric and acoustic guitar?

Yes. Lessons can focus on electric guitar, acoustic guitar, or both — whichever fits your goals and what you want to play.

Do you teach children and teenagers?

Yes. Lessons are suitable for children, teenagers and adults of all ages. Younger students are approached with patience and encouragement.

Where do lessons take place?

In person at a home studio in Cheltenham. The exact address is shared when a lesson is confirmed.

Can I speak to Seb before booking?

Yes. The enquiry form includes an option to request a quick phone call first if you'd prefer to chat before committing to anything.

Do I need to own a guitar already?

No. You can still enquire even if you haven't bought one yet. Guidance on what to get — and what to avoid — is part of the first conversation.

How do I pay?

Payment details are confirmed when a lesson is booked. Single lessons are typically paid per session; block bookings are paid upfront.

What if I need to cancel or reschedule?

Please give as much notice as possible. Cancellation and rescheduling terms are confirmed when you book your first lesson.

Contact

Send a lesson enquiry.

Fill this in and it'll open your email app with all your details ready to send to Seb. He'll reply and confirm the next step.

Before the first lesson

The form gathers the practical basics — level, goals, availability and whether you'd prefer a call before booking. No commitment required to enquire.

Single lesson £40
Block of 4 £145
Block of 10 £340
Or email directly

This opens your email app with all details filled in. Seb will reply and confirm the next step from there.

Ready to start?

First session starts
wherever you are.