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A SMALL STEP FOR YOU, A BIG STEP FOR YOUR GUITAR PLAYING

Tuition shaped around you

A clearer and more efficient way to improve

One-to-one guitar lessons offer a more personalised and intensive way to learn. Instead of following a generic syllabus, each lesson begins with where your playing and understanding are now and what will make the greatest difference next.

You will receive focused guidance suited to your goals, experience and way of learning. Technical problems can be examined properly, musical ideas can be explored in depth and your practice can be directed towards results that matter to you.

Whether you are beginning carefully, returning to the guitar or trying to overcome limitations that have followed you for years, you will leave each lesson with a clearer understanding of what to work on, how to work on it and why it matters.

Dylan Asena playing classical guitar
Asena Guitar Academy

Are these lessons right for you?

For thoughtful players at every stage

These lessons are particularly suited to adults who want more than a collection of exercises or pieces to copy.

You may be:

  • Beginning the guitar and wanting to build reliable foundations from the outset.
  • Returning after time away and looking for a structured way back into playing.
  • Teaching yourself through books, apps
  • Struggling with tension, inconsistency or a technique that no longer supports the music you want to play.
  • Developing classical or fingerstyle repertoire and wanting greater control, tone and expression.
  • An experienced player looking for a deeper understanding of technique, interpretation or practice.

You do not need previous classical training or a particular grade. What matters is curiosity, a willingness to practise and an interest in understanding your instrument properly.

What will we work on?

Technique, musicianship and practice working together

Your lessons can draw on every part of playing needed to support your musical goals, including:

  • Efficient movement based on the biomechanics and geometry of the hands.
  • Right-hand control, tone production and fingerstyle technique.
  • Left-hand organisation, coordination and freedom from unnecessary tension.
  • Classical and fingerstyle repertoire chosen around your interests and development.
  • Rhythm, phrasing, interpretation and musical expression.
  • Practice methods that make better use of your available time.
  • The musical and acoustic reasons behind technical choices.
  • Theory and fretboard understanding taught in direct relation to the music you play.
  • Preparation for performances, recordings or personal musical projects.

Technique is never treated as an end in itself. Its purpose is to give you the control and confidence to express the music as you intend.

Asena Guitar Academy Lesson Setup

Where Do The Lessons Happen?

The venue and how to find us

The sessions take place in a lovely Venue just outside of Cheltenham. Head to the Venue page for all the info and directions you need. If you cannot join there, why not have a look at our Online Guitar Lessons.

Do You Offer Any Guarantees?

Putting skin in the game

Your lessons come with our 100% guarantee. That means if you do not feel you have learned something in the lesson you can ask for a full refund. Why do we offer this? Because you want to feel confident in being in the right place to push forward your skill and understanding of the guitar and music.

Are you on the fence about coming along? Get in touch with all your questions and come along to a free 30 minute introduction. This gives you a taste in person of how much you can learn with us without any commitment needed.

What Your Fellow Guitarists Are Saying

“I have been taking electric guitar lessons with Dylan for 8 months now and I find Dylan to be an inspirational and engaging tutor. I started as a complete novice, and Dylan has helped build my confidence on the guitar and helped me understand how and why music ‘works’ through a fun learning experience based around the kind of music I like to play and am interested in. Dylan structures the lessons to reflect my pace of learning, and is flexible in fitting in with my timetable. I always look forward to the lessons, and come away having learned something new about the guitar, music, and sometimes even myself! I sincerely recommend him.”

John

“Dylan is an exceptional guitar teacher that has been teaching me guitar since I was 10. From classical to jazz and modern pieces, I have learned many renowned pieces of the guitar repertoire, learning not only how to play them but also the proper techniques to adopt fitting styles. Dylan is an awesome teacher: his lessons are one of my favorite moments in the week. Dylan is extremely knowledgeable and experienced as a musician and teacher, making his lessons always deeply interesting; this combined with his enthusiasm, kindness and patience. With him I have greatly progressed in guitar, both in playing and the theory aspect. I highly recommend Dylan to everyone who wishes to progress or start playing guitar!”

Augustin

“I’ve known Dylan for several years, as a fellow musician and teacher. He is a class act, both as a teacher and performer. He is amazingly dedicated to his students, really focused on them and their development. Dylan is also excellent at innovating exciting ways to really engage his students in guitar playing. Highly recommended.”

Paul

“I started studying with Dylan Asena after lockdown and wish I had found the Academy a few years ago! Go have a lesson and thank me later.”

Melania

“Mr.Asena is not only a passionate and talented musician/guitarist in his own right, but I have been impressed with how brilliantly he nurtures these qualities in the students he teaches. His passion for inspiring his students has always impressed me and the results were always joy to witness at the concerts he prepared with his students. I would strongly recommend Mr. Asena as a teacher for your child or yourself.”

Agnesa

“After years of struggling with the guitar and trying to learn I started lessons with Dylan. In the first few months I learned more than my last few years on the guitar and am now playing pieces I never dreamed would be possible! Every lesson is a joy and I could not recommend him highly enough.”

Jackie

“Dylan is incredibly knowledgable and experienced as a professional guitarist and musician, that much is clear: but more than that, he’s an excellent teacher (and having had many a music teacher in the past, that is hard to come by!!) !! He’s patient, kind and instills a confidence in the ability to learn, progress, with solid rationale and technique behind it all – if you’ve never played an instrument before, or have previously tried and struggled (that’s me), Dylan is the man to learn with!”

Tiffany

“Dylan has been teaching my son classical guitar for the past year and has been wonderful at making learning so enjoyable, combining all the necessary technical elements with an absolute pleasure in playing music.”

Katherine

“With my guitar gathering dust in the corner of my room I decided to commit to guitar lessons and Asena Guitar Academy came highly recommended. I’m hooked! Dylan’s very encouraging, patient, and incredibly knowledgeable. He’s worked with some of the most credible guitarist and this versatility shows in his teachings. The one-on-one interaction beats any of the apps I’ve tried with a bespoke lesson structure, which keeps me committed and disciplined. Couldn’t recommend Dylan more highly!!!”

Jacky

Terms & Conditions

A little housekeeping

A few basic housekeeping points here to help the Academy and your sessions run as smoothly as possible so we can best serve you. Please note the terms & conditions here. In starting lessons at the Asena Guitar Academy it is reasonably assumed that you have read and accept them. If they change at any point, all current students will be notified of the changes by email.