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Welcome to Al Wreaves Guitar Lesssons! I'm a professional guitarist, guitar teacher, artist with 30+ million streams and record label owner. I teach dozens of students online via Zoom and from my home studio in South London. After completing a performance Diploma at The Academy of Contemporary Music and a BA Hons Music Degree at The University of Southampton, I've taught hundreds of students of all ages and abilities both privately and in schools over the last 14 years.

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13 May 2024

Al is truly a phenomenal teacher. I had been playing for several years before starting lessons, but I wasn't happy with my lack of progress and ability despite receiving lessons in the past. I contacted several local teachers, and Al was the only tutor to get back to me immediately. He set up an introductory phone call for us to speak and we then explored where I wanted to go with my playing. This was extremely important to me as I could tell that Al genuinely cared about my goals and aspirations as a guitar player.

After meeting for the first time, Al assessed my ability and carefully devised a structured plan for improving my playing and achieving my goals. This was a very personalised service and one I have not encountered anywhere else before.

Al is extremely down-to-earth and humble in our lessons. He is a truly outstanding guitar player and has a very broad knowledge of music theory. Rather than being pinned down to a single genre like other tutors I have worked with, Al is extremely eclectic with his playing and has mastered many different styles of music. I have seen this many times during our in-lesson jam sessions.

Whilst working with Al, I have found that I enjoy playing a lot more than I used to. This is likely down to the manner in which Al teaches his students. During lessons, Al makes sure to include music that I like listening to and this makes our time together much more fun and fresh.

Al breaks each lesson down into several distinct parts - which allows students to focus on areas that need immediate improvement. He sends a detailed lesson plan after each session by email and this has helped me to focus my attention on things I need to practice at home.

Each of my lessons have been tailored to my needs as a player, and if I ever need help at home, Al is always on-hand to promptly respond to me.

Overall, Al is just an all-round great guy and an amazing teacher. He is committed to helping students achieve thier musical goals, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him whatsoever.

My playing has improved almost immediately after starting with Al and I am very grateful for the time and effort that he has put into my lessons .

If you are looking for a guitar teacher, Al is the way to go.
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10 May 2024

Guitar Lessons

I've had zoom lessons from Al for 3 years now and it's been a great experience, it's fantastic to be taught by such a talented musician. He's very flexible on topics and tunes, easy going and endlessly patient. Highly recommended More...

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9 May 2024

Guitar Lessons

1. Very professional top guitarist
2. Supports your way to become better.
3. Very patient.
4. I am looking forward to each lesson with him.
That’s says it all.

9 May 2024

I have been taking weekly lessons with Al since October last year and I have no hesitation in rating him five stars and recommending him. He is excellent at pitching his teaching at the right level and making sure that the learning is fun. The key ability he has is his ability to spot exactly what I am doing that needs improvement and suggesting ways to achieve that improvement. He is great at motivating and adapting what he teaches to my interests. Finally his knowledge of music especially as it applies to the guitar is brilliant. More...

9 May 2024

I have been taking guitar lessons with Al for about 5 years. Since the beginning, Al has always been responsive to my guitar needs and expectations and has suggested pieces appropriate to my musical tastes and level. He has always been willing to develop arrangements for pieces of music that I love and have wanted to learn. He has been flexible with regard to scheduling lessons. I couldn't have found a better person to teach me to play the guitar! More...

9 May 2024

Honestly Al is just a great teacher and person! I have a job that takes up a lot of time and I love that Al is so flexible with scheduling and fits everything around my schedule! Lessons are fun, he provides a lot of content outside of the lessons as well! Most importantly Al is a patient and thoughtful person! More...

4 June 2021

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24 July 2019

If you are looking to start or improve your guitar playing this is the guy for you. I’m an international sports coach so I know a thing or two about teaching. Al is fantastic really great lesson and I floated out of the session inspired and ready to put into practice what I had been taught! Absolutely brilliant lesson! More...

20 March 2019

After looking around for lessons I came across this site. I had been with another teacher that was not the right fit for me. I count myself very lucky to have found a teacher that is patient, very professional and friendly, thinks about what the student wants, no ego involved here. Lessons are so much fun, I enjoy the learning process and can't wait for the next lesson. I come away wanting to work really hard towards my goal, everything that I have expected from the lessons I have found, it's important to have a teacher that you trust and Inspires you. Things are explained in a clear and precise way, communication between teacher and student is excellent, I don't feel afraid to ask questions, because of that my confidence is growing. Being able to explain something that is a little confusing in a simple way is a delight to see and be part of. I am enjoying the learning process and growth on the guitar. I only have one regret, I wish I had found Al earlier, the knowledge and skill set I would have now, you live and learn. So I recommend this teacher very highly If you're willing to put the work in you will see your playing change for the better. The guitar is fun.
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8 March 2019

Al is a fantastic tutor - really enjoying my lessons with him

17 February 2019

Very patient and precise teaching! I thoroughly learn how to play certain tracks in the order of speed, until I am confident and fully prepared to work through the full track.

15 February 2019

Really nice guy , always ask for a drink and what’s going on . Keeps lessons fun and challenges you . Would recommend.

15 February 2019

I really like clapham guitar lessons, I feel comfortable and not silly when I can’t play properly. They are very helpful and they meet my needs as a student who wants to learn.

4 February 2019

Al is not just an excellent teacher but a great guy. If my experience is anything to go by, he communicates well, adapts to what his students want to achieve, and then helps them on their way with friendly and insightful explanations and advice. I’d wholeheartedly recommend him for anybody, beginner or advanced, looking to become a great guitar player. More...

3 February 2019

I have been receiving lessons from Al for about 5 months and within 4 weeks i was able to pick up my guitar confidently to play chords and songs. Al is extremely professional and I would recommend him to others as I have progressed so much in such a short space of time. :) More...

3 February 2019

Al is an amazing guitar teacher as he is really knowledgable, tailors the lessons to suit my level and is just really friendly and easy to get along with! From the very start and as I started lessons 6 months ago as a complete beginner, Al has given a lot of thought in terms of how best to teach me and how to help me progress. The lessons are always great fun and challenging so that I can keep improving. I really enjoy and look forward to the lessons as I get so much out of them. Al gives me tasks and writes me notes at the end of each lesson so I have a structure as to how I can practice at home. Al is also really responsive and flexible with his hours which has been really useful for me.

I would highly recommend Al for anyone looking for guitar lessons at any level!
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3 February 2019

Al is an incredible guitar teacher and is extremely enthusiastic, patient and encouraging. He offers a wealth of experience to suit absolute beginners such as myself, as well as more seasoned guitar players. I have learned so much in such a short time frame and would highly recommend Al to anyone who wishes to learn guitar at their own pace in a relaxed, friendly environment. More...

7 October 2018

Very knowledgable teacher, fun and inspiring lessons

11 September 2018


Al has a great teaching style, patient and encouraging, also very understanding if I'm late! My playing has improved a lot thanks to learning songs of my own choice and many useful tips. Thanks Al

8 July 2018

Al has a great teaching style - professional and experienced but also fun. He's technical, theoretical and knows how to play and teach a variety of genres. He has also really helped develop my technique and suggests music to me that he knows will improve my ability. More...

2 July 2018

I can honestly say that Al is a great Guitar tutor. He is extremely professional in all areas - from being prepared for lessons, to setting tasks for personal practice and even to the teaching environment. I felt completely at ease with him from the first day, and my playing has improved so much since having lessons with him. He consistently pushes me to achieve more, and I find myself more motivated with him than with any other guitar teacher I’ve had. Highly recommended! More...

2 July 2018

Al is a friendly and passionate teacher who really takes into account what you want to achieve and your personal taste in music. I started lessons as a guitar novice and now have the confidence to play at gigs and open mic nights. My lessons were relaxed and Al made me feel at ease, even when I was making a lot of mistakes. He also challenged me so I learnt as much as I could. Couldn’t recommend him highly enough!
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28 June 2018

Al teaches the guitar the way it should be - practical and theory introduced in a fun and interesting way

28 June 2018

I started to learn guitar as an absolute beginner it was great to have a teacher like Al who was very approachable and patient. He provided excellent tuition and helpful advice on technique as well as investing a lot of time getting to know what kind of music I was interested in. Pretty soon I was able to play my favourite songs. I’d definitely recommend Al to anyone looking to start or improve their guitar playing. More...

28 June 2018

Al is a very laid back and experienced guitar teacher. He gives some structure to the classes, but at the same time lets you choose the songs you want to play and directs the lessons towards your goals. I was a complete beginner and I feel like I have improved so much since starting lessons with Al. I would certainly recommend having lessons with him. More...

28 June 2018

Al is not only an accomplished guitar player, but he is also a natural when it comes to teaching. After years of learning from DVDs and YouTube, and trying a variety of different teachers, I’m very pleased to have found an enthusiastic and cheerful teacher who can provide a structured approach with clear, attainable goals. During the past year my playing technique and ability to read music have improved enormously, making me a much more confident and independent player. Good guitar teachers are like gold dust - I’d be delighted to recommend Al to anyone who is learning guitar, whether a complete beginner or an advanced player.
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27 June 2018

Al is a fantastic teacher, always really patient and enthusiastic. Always happy to go over anything multiple times and help with anything outside of our lessons if needed. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking to start lessons! More...

27 June 2018

I'm so glad I decided to take guitar lessons with Al after years of trying and failing to teach myself. The lessons have been fun, engaging and flexible based on what we set out to achieve from day one. Al is a very patient and knowledgeable teacher and I thoroughly look forward to our afternoon sessions. My awareness on the basics of playing guitar, technique and even reading music have improved greatly in our time. I highly recommend his services! More...

4 April 2018

27 December 2016

25 August 2016

I have been delighted with Al's guitar teaching. He is very personable but not at the expense of professionalism. My 14 year old son looks forward to his lessons every week and is progressing well. Al is very encouraging and it has been good to see my son gain confidence under his guidance. I highly recommend him. More...

18 August 2016

I had never picked up a guitar before and it is always something I wanted to try, Al made everything really simple for me to understand whilst tailoring my lessons to everything that I would enjoy playing. Always professional and reliable. Thanks Al!
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16 August 2016

Al was recommended to us by a friend and has taught my daughter guitar for the past 5 years. Al is always prompt and totally reliable. My daughter looks forward to her guitar lesson every week and is now a competent guitarist, she has achieved distinction in all her guitar exams and has been taught to read music. Her lessons include, pop, rock and classical guitar on both acoustic and electric guitars. Al always involves my daughter in the choice of music and is so enthusiastic in my daughter's lessons. In my daughter's words "Al is amazing". More...

15 August 2016

Al is a great guitar teacher. Patient with me and fantastic at making the difficult seem easier. He is superb at identifying what motivates me and then adapting his teaching to ensure it is at the heart of his approach. I couldn't recommend him highly enough. More...

15 August 2016

Al has been teaching my daughter acoustic and electric guitar for two years. She started as a beginner and has just passed Rockschool guitar grade1 with distinction. She has thoroughly enjoyed her weekly lessons held at our home. Al is professional, friendly and flexible in his approach. We can highly recommend him. More...

9 August 2016

Al teaches my 9 year old son and 6 year old daughter and was recommended to me by a friend of a friend. I couldn't have hoped for a better teacher for them. He is patient, kind, encouraging and fun as well, of course, as being extremely talented. He brings out the best in my children and they think the world of him. A natural teacher and a great role model - I can't recommend Al enough. More...

9 August 2016

Al Wreaves has been teaching my son guitar for two years. His teaching style inspires learning and during that time my son has made incredible progress. Al has a very patient and kind manner which has also given my son confidence in his playing ability. We couldn't recommend Al highly enough! More...

Q&As

I get to help students work towards and achieve their musical goals and it's one of the most rewarding and inspiring things I've ever done!

When I started learning the guitar, I found the process of knowing what to practice, where to find the right resources and in what order to do things very overwhelming and at times off-putting. Whilst it's great that there are so many ways to learn the guitar online, it can be quite confusing without a tutor/mentor and so I wanted to help guitarists avoid the mistakes/roadblocks that I went through whilst learning.

First and foremost I'm a friendly, patient approachable person who will go above and beyond to help my students. After every lesson I send each student a "Lesson Notes" e-mail with a precise breakdown of what to practice for our next lesson. I also tailor lessons specifically to the interests of each individual student, all the while ensuring that the core elements of mastering the guitar (irrespective of genre) are covered at the same time. I'm also a very experienced musician and teacher, having taught hundreds of students of all ages and abilities, in schools and privately over the last 14 years.

I offer Zoom lessons for any student that would like online lessons. It can be a great way to ensure you still have the support and tutoring you're after without having to leave the comfort of your own home. I offer all new students advice on how to get the best out of online lessons with regards to your home computer setup and music software that will aid in the learning process. If you have any questions about how this would work, feel free to drop me a message!

I've offered all existing students and new students the option of continuing lessons online via Zoom. I am also taking regular lateral flow COVID tests for peace of mind for my students who travel to my home studio for lessons. If you have any questions or concerns about the safety of any of this, drop me a message!

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