How long do I have to use my gift vouchers?

No rush! There's plenty of time to get strumming! 🎸

All Jamming with Sean gift vouchers are valid for 12 months from the date of purchase.

You can book your lessons at a pace that suits you, whether that's weekly, fortnightly, monthly or whenever you feel ready for the next one.

All lessons need to be booked and used within the 12-month period, subject to availability.

And if life gets in the way? Just get in touch. I'm a reasonable chap, and I'm always happy to discuss individual circumstances!

Your child's safety and wellbeing are my top priorities.

I'm a qualified teacher with an Enhanced DBS check and I undertake safeguarding training annually to keep my knowledge and practice up to date.

I have extensive experience working with children and young people, including those with special educational needs and additional support requirements.

I want every child to feel safe, comfortable and confident during their lessons. Parents and carers are always welcome to stay and watch, and I'm happy to discuss any individual needs or concerns before we get started.

A safe, supportive environment is just as important to me as learning to play the guitar.

Well, firstly, you'll probably meet the dog (dont worry she is very friendly)! 🐶

My children will no doubt be curious about who's come round for a guitar lesson, and I'll probably apologise for the mess!

Once all that's out of the way, we'll have a chat about you, your musical interests and what you'd like to achieve. Whether you dream of playing your favourite songs, learning a new hobby or simply giving something different a go, we'll work out where you'd like to start.

Then comes the fun bit! We'll pick up the guitars, have a play and I'll introduce you to your very first chord. You might even surprise yourself with what you can achieve in just 15 minutes!

Afterwards, I'll encourage you to go home, have a think and decide whether you'd like to book some lessons.

No pressure, no sales pitch and absolutely no obligation. Just a friendly introduction to playing guitar. 🎸

Absolutely not! 🎸

After your free 15-minute taster, you might decide guitar lessons aren't for you. That's absolutely fine!

There'll be no awkward break-up conversation, no guilt trips and certainly no begging from me (I've tried it before. It doesn't work anyway!).

If you'd like to book just one lesson to see how you get on, brilliant! If you'd rather book five, equally brilliant!

You can book as many or as few lessons as you like, whenever suits you. There's no contract, no minimum commitment and no pressure to keep going.

My aim is to make guitar lessons something you look forward to, not another obligation in your diary.

Generally, I'd recommend starting from around 8 years old. 🎸

Having attempted to teach my own children when they were younger, I know first-hand that teaching little ones guitar isn't always as straightforward as it sounds!

Guitars can be surprisingly big, little fingers can struggle to reach the strings, and getting your arms around the instrument can be a challenge in itself!

Of course, every child is different. Some younger children have the coordination, concentration and enthusiasm to get started earlier, particularly with a smaller guitar.

So, while 8 years old is my recommended starting age, it's not a strict rule.

If your child is younger and desperate to give guitar a go, get in touch. We can arrange a free 15-minute taster and see how they get on.

The most important thing is that their first experience of playing guitar is fun, not frustrating!

No, no, NO! Absolutely not! 🎸

Here's a little inspiration. Legendary blues musician T-Model Ford didn't start learning guitar until he was 58 years old. He went on to record albums and perform around the world!

And here's something even better: learning a musical instrument isn't just fun, it can be good for you too!

Research suggests that learning an instrument later in life can help with:

• Keeping your brain active – challenging your memory, attention and concentration.

• Mental wellbeing – providing an enjoyable, creative activity and a sense of achievement.

• Coordination – getting your fingers, hands and brain working together.

• Social connection – sharing music, meeting people and enjoying a new hobby.

A 2024 review of 13 studies involving over 500 older adults found that learning musical instruments could improve certain thinking skills, including mental processing speed and the ability to switch between tasks.

At Jamming with Sean, there's no pressure, no exams and certainly no age limit. We'll learn at your pace, play music you enjoy and probably have a few laughs along the way.

You're never too old to start making music. And you definitely don't have to become a rock star to enjoy it!

Absolutely! I can bring the guitar lessons to you! 🎸

Most lessons take place at my family home in West Haddon, but I'm also happy to travel to your home if that's more convenient.

If you live within five miles of West Haddon, there's no additional travel charge. For locations further afield, a small additional fee may apply to cover travel costs.

Just get in touch, let me know where you live and we'll work something out!

Life happens! I get it! 🎸

Children get poorly, work gets in the way, cars break down and sometimes life just throws a spanner in the works.

I want guitar lessons to be something you look forward to, not another thing to worry about!

If you need to cancel or rearrange a lesson, just let me know as soon as you can and we'll find another time that works for both of us.

Already paid for your lessons? Don't worry! Your unused lessons won't disappear just because you need to change your plans. We'll simply rearrange them for another convenient date.

All I ask is that you give me as much notice as possible. Last-minute cancellations can be tricky, particularly if I've turned down another booking.

A little flexibility and consideration on both sides, and we'll get along just fine!

Do you offer group lessons?

Two guitars are better than one! (Sometimes!) 🎸🎸

Most of my lessons are one-to-one, but I'm happy to teach two people together!

Perhaps you're a parent and child wanting to learn something new together, two friends hoping to start a band, or siblings who fancy making a bit of noise!

Learning together can be great fun, especially if you're at a similar level.

Shared lessons cost £30 for 30 minutes (£15 each), compared with £20 for an individual lesson.

I'd also recommend considering a longer, 45-minute session so everyone gets plenty of time to play. Just ask me about pricing.

Larger group sessions aren't something I'm currently offering regularly, but I'm certainly open to the idea.

Get in touch, tell me what you've got in mind, and we'll see what we can arrange!

Nope! 🎸

I know how busy life can get, and sometimes you might want a little more time to practise what we've covered before moving on to something new.

You can book lessons weekly, fortnightly, monthly or even annually (for those learners who need a little more time to master that tricky chord!).

There's no rigid timetable or expectation to progress at a particular speed. Some people enjoy regular lessons, while others prefer to learn a few new skills and then spend time practising independently.

It's your guitar journey, so we'll go at your pace, not mine!

All lessons are subject to availability, of course.

Hell no! 🎸

A guitar is for life, not just for Christmas!

You're welcome to use one of my acoustic guitars during lessons at no extra cost.

When you're ready to get your own, you can buy a shiny new one or, even better, give a pre-loved guitar a new home!

There's no rush. Let's get you playing first!

Absolutely! Two achievements for the price of one! 🎸🏅

Learning to play a musical instrument counts towards the Skills section of the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, whether your child is working towards Bronze, Silver or Gold.

We can work together to set some achievable goals, whether that's learning their first few chords, mastering a favourite song or developing their guitar-playing skills.

As a qualified teacher, I'm also happy to help monitor their progress and, with approval from their DofE Leader, act as their Skills Assessor and complete the required report.

The DofE expects participants to spend an average of one hour a week developing their chosen skill. That doesn't mean an hour of paid guitar lessons every week! Lessons combined with regular practice at home can help them work towards that requirement.

Just check with your child's DofE Leader before getting started, and we'll take it from there!