Alex Partington
Electric • Classical • acoustic • bass • music theory
Hello & Welcome.
Whether you’re looking to learn guitar to build confidence, complete your Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) skills section, improve your practice routine, work towards graded exams, or explore a new style, lessons are available both online and in person.
I teach all ages and abilities, including adult beginners, online in-person & on demand. I am of course DBS Checked & parents are required to stay for the duration of the lessons
Personal developement
Your guitar journey
Build Confidence
Beginners to advanced
Learn a new skill, challenge yourself, and enjoy the process of making music.
Whether you’re a complete beginner, returning after a break, or looking to push your playing further, lessons are tailored to your level and goals. You may be revisiting past progress, rebuilding confidence, or starting from scratch with a fresh challenge.
DofE
Duke of Edinburgh
Learning guitar is an excellent choice for the DofE skills section. Backdate hours and complete silver & gold beyond the initial bronze requirements.
The programme helps young people aged 14–24 develop valuable life skills through meaningful achievements. Guitar is a rewarding, long term skill that fits perfectly within the Bronze, Silver, and Gold awards.
For Grades
Electric, classical, acoustic & music theory
Work towards recognised guitar grades for clear progression and motivation with Rock School or Trinity, music theory is with ABRSM.
Practical grades 1–8 are available, with grades 1–5 offered through ABRSM. Exams can be submitted as a continuous video, depending on the board and format you choose.
Fees explained
What to expect
Pricing is calculated based on 41 lessons per year, divided into 12 equal monthly payments, regardless of whether your lessons are 30, 45, or 60 minutes long. Lessons run in line with the school term timetable. The 41st lesson is at the end of July. One month’s notice is required to cancel. For example, if notice is given on the 25th of a month, lessons and payments will continue until the 5th of the following month, after which the cancellation will take effect.
It’s now time to consider booking your 30, 45 or 60 minute intro.
Teaching hours
Sun: 9am – 5pm
Monday 3pm – 9pm
Tuesday 3pm – 9pm
Wednesday 3pm – 9pm
Thursday 3pm – 6:30pm
Friday (closed)
Saturday (closed)
We all start somewhere.
This was me aged 5 or 6.
Online tuition
1:1 online guitar tuition, whether you’re learning electric, acoustic, classical, bass or music theory takes place using Zoom. Please download the zoom app and turn on ‘original sound’ under the sound settings. It’ll be the same zoom link everyweek.
In person tuition
In person tuition whether for electric, acoustic finger-style guitar, acoustic, bass, or music theory takes place in Bozeat, near olney, NN297NF. Bozeat is 20 mins from, Bedford, Olney, Wellingborough, Norhthampton. You can also mix the way you have your lesson, each week; online as and when or every other week.
Time Table
Your guitar journey