🎸 Guitar & Bass Lessons in Cheltenham
Designed for Real Progress
Creative guitarist. Genre‑spanning musician. Supportive teacher. Charles helps students find their sound — regardless of their ability.
🎸 Guitar & Bass Lessons in Cheltenham
Designed for Real Progress
Creative guitarist. Genre‑spanning musician. Supportive teacher. Charles helps students find their sound — regardless of their ability.
🎸 Guitar & Bass Lessons in Cheltenham
Designed for Real Progress
Creative guitarist. Genre‑spanning musician. Supportive teacher. Charles helps students find their sound — regardless of their ability.
Meet Charles
Charles is a friendly, experienced guitar tutor who helps students of all ages build confidence, develop their sound and enjoy real music. His lessons are relaxed, modern and tailored to each student’s goals — whether you’re picking up a guitar for the first time or looking to refine your technique, tone or creativity.
Charles is a kind, dependable, and welcoming teacher. His passion for music is obvious in the way he approaches teaching.
He is a great teacher for kids and adults alike, always coming to class with a smile and positive attitude.
Katherine
Student Review
"My son is loving his guitar lessons at Motive Music Academy. Charles is patient and adapts the lesson to suit my son’s needs and interests."
Alison
Parent Review
"My son has loved the guitar lessons from the very beginning. He is so happy to be learning how to play his favourite rock songs with such a talented teacher"
Kadriye
Parent Review
About me
With 18 years of playing experience and 6 years of teaching, Charles specialises in helping students make meaningful progress every week. His teaching style is calm, supportive and structured around you — from learning chords to improvisation and songwriting.
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Charles has studied a wide range of genres, including rock, pop, folk, punk, jazz, funk, and Latin. He brings versatility to his lessons, helping students discover new ideas, broaden their musical vocabulary and develop their own voice. He also teaches Bass and Ukelele.
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Why choose me?
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Personalised lessons built around your goals
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Great with beginners and nervous students
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A structured & flexible approach that adapts as you grow
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Focus on real music, not just grades.
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Supportive teaching style that builds confidence
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Experience across many genres
Why Choose Motive?
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Professional, DBS‑checked tutors
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Air-conditioned studio
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Perfect for beginners
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Flexible lesson times
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£10 trial to get started
(no sign up required)
Why Choose Motive?
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Professional, DBS‑checked tutors
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Air-conditioned studio
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Tailored to all abilities
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Learn the songs you love
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Flexible lesson times
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£10 trial to get started
(no sign up required)
School Lessons
Motive Lessons
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Limited time and attention
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One‑size‑fits‑all teaching
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Dated curriculum
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Teachers are limited by requirements
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Slower progress and less motivation
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Basic equipment
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Distracting/uncomfortable rooms
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Enjoyable lessons designed for fast progress
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Personalised, 1-to-1 approach for every student
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Tutors who are real musicians and passionate educators
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High‑quality instruments and modern facilities
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Heated/air-conditioned teaching rooms
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A positive, confidence‑building environment
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A no-commitment trial lesson for just £10
School Lessons
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Limited time and attention
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One‑size‑fits‑all teaching
-
Dated curriculum
-
​Teachers are limited by requirements
-
Slower progress and less motivation
-
Basic equipment
-
Distracting/uncomfortable rooms
-
Enjoyable lessons designed for fast progress
-
Personalised, 1-to-1 approach for every student
-
Tutors who are real musicians and passionate educators
-
High‑quality instruments and modern facilities
-
Heated/air-conditioned teaching rooms
-
A positive, confidence‑building environment
-
A no-commitment trial lesson for just £10 to get started
Motive Lessons
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