Learn Faster. Play Confidently. Stay Inspired.
One-to-one guitar & bass lessons face-to-face or online for all ages and abilities, taught by a qualified, highly recommended teacher with 20+ years of experience.
Book a Free Intro Lesson
Start improving from day one.
Why Learn With Baz?
20+ Years Experience
I’ve helped thousands of students of all ages and abilities move past frustration and start playing with total confidence.
Highly Qualified
Level 6 Teaching Diploma & Grade 8s Don’t just learn from a player—learn from a trained educator. I use proven methods that help you progress twice as fast.
Learn The Music You Love
Tailored to Your Taste We focus on your goals. No boring drills—just the songs and styles that keep you inspired to pick up your guitar.
Pop - Rock - Blues - Indie - Alternative - Country - Metal - Punk - Funk - Folk - Fingerstyle
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Pop - Rock - Blues - Indie - Alternative - Country - Metal - Punk - Funk - Folk - Fingerstyle 〰️
Songwriting & Improvisation Specialist
Learn songwriting and improvisation with lessons designed to unlock your creative voice. Learn to write, play, and express yourself freely on the guitar or bass.
Trusted & Certified
Enhanced DBS & ISM Member Fully vetted and recognised by the UK’s leading professional music body. I provide a safe, professional environment for children and adults alike.
100% Exam Success
Rockschool Specialist My students don’t just pass—they excel. With a 100% pass rate (mostly Merit & Distinction), I provide the structure and coaching you need to ace your grades.
My Aim Is Simple…
I’m Barry “Baz” McGrath, a professional guitar teacher with 20+ years of experience, helping students of all ages and skill levels across the world reach their musical goals.
My aim is simple: to be the teacher I wish I had when I was starting out—offering clear direction, encouragement, and structured learning that delivers real results.
#MusicIsMedicine
Services
Choose from 1-to-1 face-to-face or Zoom lessons in electric, acoustic, and bass guitar.
Learn in the way that suits you best:
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My most popular lesson option, designed for students who want the fastest and most consistent progress.
Regular lessons provide the structure, accountability, and expert feedback needed to achieve lasting results.
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Accelerate your progress with bespoke intensive courses designed around exactly what you want to achieve.
Ideal for students who want to learn quickly, overcome plateaus, or make rapid progress in a focused timeframe.
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Ideal for players who need focused support, a fresh perspective, or help overcoming specific challenges.
Get expert guidance that saves you time, removes frustration, and helps you progress faster.
What My Students Are Saying About Their Progress
“Best music teacher I’ve ever had he has helped me skyrocket my musical skill this year and I wouldn’t be more passionate about guitar if it wasn’t for him”
“I’ve had Baz as my guitar teacher for over 10 years — he’s kind, supportive, and highly knowledgeable. He guided me through Grades 6 and 8 and even helped me release my own album.”
“I had never played guitar before, but within 4 weeks, I could play my favourite song! Highly recommend him for children and adults alike.”
“I’m amazed by how much I’ve learned and how many songs I can play”
Face-To-Face
Face-to-face sessions are in a dedicated, sound-treated studio with professional recording facilities in the North West UK.
Easily accessible from: Rainford, St Helens, Wigan, Orrell, Up Holland, Ormskirk and Skelmersdale.
What’s Included With Weekly Lessons
Designed to give you the structure, support, and accountability needed for consistent progress:
Personalised Weekly 1-to-1 Lessons
Tailored to your goals, voice, and pace, each session delivers focused feedback, practical exercises, and clear guidance to ensure steady, measurable progress..
Direct WhatsApp Support
Stay supported between lessons with direct access via WhatsApp. Ask questions, share recordings for feedback, and get quick guidance whenever you need it—helping you stay on track, build confidence, and progress faster.
Exclusive Student Resources & Materials
Gain access to a curated library of repertoire and tailored exercises selected to reinforce what you learn in lessons, helping you practise effectively, stay organised, and accelerate your results.
Recorded Lesson Recaps to revisit anytime
Access recordings of your lessons whenever you need them, so you can review key techniques, reinforce learning, and practise with clarity and confidence between sessions.
Structured Weekly Practice Plans & Progress Reports
It’s not just how long you practise for it’s what and how long you practice that has the biggest impact. Follow clear, personalised weekly practice plans designed to maximise your time and target the right areas for improvement.
Lesson Prices
Choose a plan that fits your goals and schedule — all include personalised guidance and ongoing support.
Basic
20 mins per week
ÂŁ90/month
Essential
30 mins per week
ÂŁ150/month
Premium
60 mins per week
ÂŁ250/month
Standard
45 mins per week
ÂŁ200/month
Intensive Course
Fast-track your guitar playing with a bespoke intensive course built entirely around what you want to achieve.
Ideal for students who want to make rapid, focused progress in a short space of time with structured, high-impact coaching.
Standard
5 Day course
60 mins per day
ÂŁ300
Premium
7 Day course
60 mins per day
ÂŁ400
Breakthrough Session
One-off lessons to boost you to the next level.
Shortest
30 mins
ÂŁ35 per session
Short
45 mins
ÂŁ50 per session
Regular
60 mins
ÂŁ65 per session
Extended
90 mins
ÂŁ95 per session
Have you considered the benefits of learning online via Zoom?
Whether you prefer learning from home or live too far for face-to-face lessons, you can still access high-quality tuition online.
Online sessions via Zoom deliver the same excellent results. Most of my students are all over the world and as you can see from my reviews it works brilliantly!
🔑 Most people don’t quit guitar because lessons are ineffective—they stop because the process becomes inconvenient, inconsistent, or doesn’t fit naturally into their lifestyle.
👉 The benefits of online lessons remove those barriers:
Not limited to teachers in your area
Traditional lessons restrict you to local availability. Online, you can work with the right teacher for your style, goals, and pace—regardless of location.
Inclusive, accessible learning
Online lessons remove physical barriers and support disabilities and diverse learning needs, creating a more personalised and focused experience.
Ideal for busy lifestyles
For professionals, parents, students or children, online lessons remove friction. No travel means more time to practise and actually enjoy playing.
Revisit every detail
Never lose what you’ve learned. With the ability to revisit lesson recordings, you reinforce techniques, correct mistakes sooner, and build real confidence in your playing.
Built for modern learning
Screen sharing, tabs, backing tracks, and instant resources can be used in real time, making lessons more interactive and efficient than traditional methods.
Your setup, every time
Learn on your own guitar, your amp, your space. Everything you practise translates directly into your real playing—no adjustment needed.
Myths about learning guitar online
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During my teacher training, I learned an important principle: if something can’t be explained clearly without physically guiding a student’s fingers, then it probably isn’t being explained well enough. That’s why I focus on clear, effective communication—no physical contact is needed.
Whether lessons are face-to-face or online, you’ll receive the same high-quality instruction. Each lesson is structured step by step and tailored to your individual pace, making online learning just as effective—especially for beginners.
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Yes—lessons are fully interactive, with real-time feedback, demonstrations, and personalised guidance to ensure steady progress.
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No—just a guitar and a smartphone, tablet, or laptop. You’ll be guided on how to set things up easily for the best sound and visibility.
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Yes. Lessons are designed to work smoothly over Zoom, with clear close up camera shots and professional audio.